Tag: Austin Macauley Publishers

A book must be the axe for the frozen sea within us – Kafka – Book Launch by Anita Bacha

My latest book, “The Adventures of Alicia Parker,” is a heartfelt exploration of loss and resilience. Through Alicia’s journey, I hope to resonate with readers who have faced similar challenges. Join me as we uncover the power of storytelling to heal and inspire.

I wrote and published my fifth book for children and teenagers a few months ago.

The message that I wanted to tear from my heart and share with the world was out.

I’m a motherless child. I lost my mom when I was barely seven years old. The rest of my life was spent in the world of adults, mostly cruel and unscrupulous men and women.

I studied law and I became a lawyer, but I cherished the passion for writing. I wrote poetry and short stories and had my work published. Writing helped me to realize myself. My heart was frozen since the day my mother died. I lived in a warm cocoon before and suddenly I was alone with my fears.

My latest book has captured the emotions of a motherless child and this child could be me or you or anyone.

https://a.co/d/06BeDrSP

Sharing a few pictures clicked at the launch of “The Adventures of Alicia Parker.” Sponsored by Hennessy Park Hotel, Mauritius.

Anita Bacha.

MC Finlay Salesse, Journalist and Presenter of Radio One Mauritius
My motivation to write the book
Guest speaker , Author and Poetess Assamala Amoi

Guest Speaker ,Barrister at Law and mother of two children, Honita Prayag
The Book
Autograph for my grandson accompanied by his dad,my son

Autograph for a little girl accompanied by her dad.

Thank you for viewing and reading,my friends.

Anita Bacha.

The Adventures of Alicia Parker by Anita Bacha – Book Launch – Book Signing Event

“Seven-year-old Alicia Parker, a fearless tomboy, is adventurous, mischievous, and daring. She learns from her grandmother, Lucy, that an evil spirit possesses the Chinese apple tree in her backyard. Alicia, full of childish eagerness and self-confidence, decides to challenge the tree spirit dreaded by all, and a fierce battle ensues between the two… Polly, the two-faced governess of Alicia, cuts her foot while she is crossing a river. She cries in anger and pain that it is a curse… The Adventures of Alicia Parker take you to unexpected, humorous, and magical spaces. Adults and children emerge as the protagonists, laying bare their hidden aspirations and vulnerabilities” – Austin Macauley Publishers, London.

After many postpones, eventually and happily

My illustrated #childrenstory #book will be launched on WEDNESDAY 15 JULY at Hennessy Park 🏨 Mauritius
@ Anita Bacha

Front Cover Picture of the book
At the London Book Fair 2026 with the Krsna,the proof reader

London Book Fair


Going down High Street,Olympia,
My heart overflows with nostalgia;
On tree tops, I behold,
Blossoms of green and gold;
At the London Book Fair,
Writers and poets fare;
In the pages of each book,
I delve and I look,
Your name is engraved,
By the invisible hand of God.

Anita Bacha

Sad to learn that the world greatest book event, the London Book Fair 2020 is cancelled. I have been visiting the fair stoically for the last five years to exhibit my poetry book and this is where I met the publisher of my debut children’s book The Princess and the Crow in 2016. I was craving to see my book on the shelves of Austin Macauley London. As we say in French ‘l’homme propose, Dieu dispose!’ I, however, salute the decision of the Reeds Exhibition to cancel the event.Better safe than sorry. I look forward to the London Book Fair 2021 with added zeal and ‘ si Dieu le veut’ with a brand new book.

Happy International Children’s Book Day

2 APRIL is a very important date for writers of children ‘s books. So it is for me, a debut writer of children’s books.

Since 1967,on or about Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday ,2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire the love of books in children and to call attention to children’s books.

Activities on this special day include writing competitions,announcements of books awards and events of children’s literature.

Parents are encouraged to read to their children at home, to stimulate their love of books for children, to encourage literacy and arouse the growth of their imagination.

My readers may call this a coincidence but I did receive by courier from Austin Macauley Publishers London the author’s copies of my newly released children’s book on the 2 April.

The Princess and the Crow was officially published on 29 March.

See book trailer below

Amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1788487346/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_qHVNCbS6AQEH6