Signature Talks:
Surviving the House That Sat Down
A positive, uplifting, 45-minute presentation based on the true story behind
The House That Sat Down Trilogy. Alice arrived home from work one day to find that her house was collapsing. What followed was an extraordinary journey for an ordinary family as they dealt with a spectacular change in circumstances. Packed with humorous anecdotes about living in a tent in the garden with her husband and four children, this talk is illustrated with Alice’s signature artwork. It is an astonishing true tale of how Alice’s view of life and the world was changed forever.
Suitable for all ages. Popular with creative groups. 
Duration to suit but suggested 45-60 minutes.

'Discovering The Real Resistance Girls' 
The true story of the women’s secret army (based in the New Forest in World War 2) that inspired Alice’s new series The Resistance Girls.
300 women were handpicked and highly trained to operate hidden bunkers in coastal communities in the event that Britain was invaded during WW2.
Packed with courage, action and intrigue, The Resistance Girls has been a runaway success, but what gave Alice the idea to write the book in the first place, and what real stories of bravery did she uncover while researching it?
Suitable for all ages. Popular with creative groups. 
Duration to suit but suggested 45-60 minutes.
 
'Historical Fact versus Fiction.
Swanage, Steamer Point and Sopley Starlight' 
Researching A New Recruit for The Resistance Girls (the second novel in her WW2 thriller series published by Boldwood Books) Alice came across details of secret scientific experiments at Renscombe Down in Swanage in 1940 that led to the construction of the first mobile Ground Control Intercept radar station at Sopley north of Christchurch. This facility was hugely instrumental in changing the course of World War 2.
Find out how Alice uses a careful balance of true historical fact interwoven with fictional characters inspired by the real men and women working for the War Office on this vitally important development.
Suitable for all ages. Popular with creative groups. 
Duration to suit but suggested 45-60 minutes.

'From Idea to Manuscript to Bookshelf' 
Ever wondered where an author gets the idea for a book?
What about, how that idea turns into a manuscript worthy of publication? 
Find out from Alice G May what inspired her two recent novels: The Mid Life Trials of Annabeth Hope, and The Resistance Girls.
Hear a little bit about how writers go about creating characters and putting stories together. Whether you are a reader and/or a writer, or you just love stories in any shape or form, this is a chance to ask questions and chat books.
Suitable for all ages. Popular with creative groups. 
Duration to suit but suggested 45-60 minutes.

Other talks include:

The Lockdown Library
Another true tale accompanied by Alice’s signature artwork. This talk covers what happened when Alice took a job as a part-time school librarian to support her dream of becoming a full-time writer. With no previous experience of working in schools, she had a lot to learn. Just as she was finding her feet, lockdown hit and a new adventure began. This is an untold story about a very special school and an unexpected yet delightful development. 
Suitable for all ages. Popular with creative groups. 
Duration to suit but suggested 45-60 minutes.

Chasing Rainbows
The prequel to The House That Sat Down. From the Titanic to modern day, Alice tells her inspirational grandmother's incredible art-therapy story. 

Art Demonstrations for all ages
Easy to follow, how-to-paint art demonstrations, either for smaller groups or projected onto a screen for a larger audience.
Step by Step how to draw a giraffe, a llama, or a family of snow people.

School and Library visits
As a former school librarian, Alice loves visiting schools and libraries to deliver fun how-to-draw events. These sessions are packed with useful information on both illustration and creative writing. Please message via the contact button above for more details.

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