Strongman Publishing


	With a BA (Hons) degree from Leicester University in Combined Studies (English, French, Sociology and Politics), Miriam Wakerly's working history includes teaching, public relations and marketing in the IT industry; and community work. She set up her own publishing company, Strongman Publishing and spoke about her venture in November 2009 on The Write Lines, BBC Oxford. She has had short stories and articles published in magazines. Her debut book Gypsies Stop tHere was published in 2008; No Gypsies Served is her second novel, published March 2010. Miriam belongs to Society of Authors and gives talks: ".. we heard about you through one of our members who borrowed your book from the library and enjoyed it so much that we all thought we would like to hear your talk!" A W.I. branch

She has lived in Surrey since 1978, now with her husband, her 3 adult children having flown the nest to live and work in London.

In addition to the events listed below, the author has held recent book signings at Waterstone's in Camberley, Bracknell, Epsom, Windsor, Reading, Basingstoke and Watford.

Also:
Find Miriam Wakerly on Twitter! Click here

And discover more background in her blog:
Miriam's Ramblings. Click here

Talk and Book Signing Event 2011
After the 2010 hectic round of book signings at many Waterstone's shops, this year there is a chance to see Miriam at the Surrey Heath Literary Festival in Camberley Theatre from 7 - 8 pm on Friday 20 May:
http://www.camberleytheatre.biz/events/literaryfestival.htm