Stuart Olds; The Day We Met.

September the 2nd 2011, Waterstones, Wells. Book signing.

You know when you go into a book store, and there's a signing and you seem to glance over at the author. They're usually on their phones or writing things down and being really unsociable. This was one book singing that was nothing like this. Josh (my boyfriend) & I went into waterstones because Josh has been looking for a particular type of book, we've even been in the Bristol Waterstones and all the others looking around, even WHSmiths!

So we walked in and glanced over, and sitting there was a very approachable looking man, He had a small table where he was selling copies of his debut novel, HOPE'S TRUTH, and we stumbled upon him quite by accident. He introduced himself and jumped on us at the first glance we gave him. I liked that about him, because he was willing to sell himself to people he'd never even met before. He explained about his new book 'Hope's Truth' and told us some in-depth information about it, Allowed us to read the blurb and then we had a discussion about Sci-Fi related comments. He also showed us a portfolio of all the celebrities who have received his signed copy of the book and have either enjoyed reading it or are awaiting for time to read it. It was amazing to see letters from the Royals of all people, He siad he'd got a email form Nelson Mandela's assistant or himself I forget but it's amazing to see how far he's come from his first book. I certainly hope he gets a film made from it!

Blurb: 1800 Years B.C Two months from Earth. The four crew of the space ship Hope are two months from what we know as Earth; the crew have not seen Earth or know it exists yet. Their own planet is the same size as earth, everything is the same- they have religions, different languages, they are more technologically advanced but, all that does not mean they will succeed in the simple task of survival.

This 'Eco Sci-fi' novel is based on true life events. It was written after the author discovered he was bi-polar, following a severe manic episode that was his inspiration.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! This book should deffinately be turned into a film. I couldnt't put it down. This is a must read! I can't wait to read more of his books. Published 27 days ago by Bex 5.0 out of 5 stars A father's day Sci-Fi My wife and daughters bought me `Hopes Truth' as a father's day present; they also met Stuart in Waterstones Bristol and got talking to him about the novel and the severe bi-polar... Read more Published 1 month ago by Dallas 5.0 out of 5 stars Top class I don't buy or even read books very often, but this story line of passion, twists and fiction is a fab read and I guarantee if you pick up this book you'll be wanting more and... Read more Published 3 months ago by Mickey 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book Really good book, not usually into sci-fi stories but couldnt put this one down. Tells a gripping account of a bi-polar episode that happened to the writer which makes the book... Read more Published 4 months ago by Nick 5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner Really enjoyed Hope's Truth. An imaginative ski fi with interesting characters. The author has drawn on his own experiences which makes this a very personal book to read. Published 4 months ago by Thea 5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! Such an imaginative storyline, the attention to detail brings the book to life. Going from a civilization on a planet in deep space exhausted by human greed to earth 1800bc... Read more Published 5 months ago by Gail 5.0 out of 5 stars an unexpected twist with provocing ideas I found this book to be so much more then just a scifi novel. Its packed with plenty of info and has a great story line with an unexpected twist. Read more