Saturday 31 December 2016

1 day to 2017

Hi All

Thanks for sticking with me on this most amazing journey The Bee Hive Novel.

You have all made 2016 an exciting year for me

Talking of year, as we gradually see the back of 2016 and usher in 2017, I want to share some facts about ny debut children's novel that you probably didn't know and I'll be providing the snippets each day, every day until 01.01.2017 when we greet one another with A Happy New Year victory shout.

 Can you believe it just 1 day left till we see the back of 2016 for good so without further ado, here's the final Bee Hive Novel fact for this year at least

My highest Amazon UK ranking to date is less than 4000. What that means is my book was at one point ranked the 250 highest selling book in the UK even if it was just for one day AND I have you all to thank for that

Lastly I have completed my 2nd book and currently writing my third - 2000 words in!

There you go...thoughts anyone?

Stick around tomorrow for some more

Thanks everyone you are all amazing 😉

@warrington+CHESHIRES+Liverpool ECHO +Birchwood Properties +Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles +Appletree Writers +Children Book Reader +Children Books +Kids In The House

#warrington #manchester #liverpool #birchwood #cheshire #salford #wythenshawe #oldham #bolton #greatsankey #callands #widnes #runcorn #perth  #fridayreads   #writerslife   #bibliophile   #readers 

If you are stuck with what to buy nieces or nephews kids aged 7-12 basically well I'm an author
and have written an adventure story The Bee Hive my daughter illustrated it - she's 13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122200/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463004283&sr=1-2&keywords=adepetun

If you would like to support us pls grab a copy or two 😎

Oh and please share with friends too

Have a great year 2017. See you there xxxxShow less

Friday 30 December 2016

2 days to 2017


Hi All

Thanks for sticking with me on this most amazing journey The Bee Hive Novel.

You have all made 2016 an exciting year for me

Talking of year, as we gradually see the back of 2016 and usher in 2017, I want to share some facts about ny debut children's novel that you probably didn't know and I'll be providing the snippets each day, every day until 01.01.2017 when we greet one another with A Happy New Year victory shout.

 2 days left to the end of 2016  so without further ado, here's the third one

I have introduced The Bee Hive novel to over 500,000 radio listeners in the last 6 months

I have visited 11 schools and introduced my book to over 2000 pupils and students in the same period x

There you go...thoughts anyone?

Stick around tomorrow for some more

Thanks everyone you are all amazing 😉

@warrington+CHESHIRES+Liverpool ECHO +Birchwood Properties +Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles +Appletree Writers +Children Book Reader +Children Books +Kids In The House

#warrington #manchester #liverpool #birchwood #cheshire #salford #wythenshawe #oldham #bolton #greatsankey #callands #widnes #runcorn #perth  #fridayreads   #writerslife   #bibliophile   #readers

If you are stuck with what to buy nieces or nephews kids aged 7-12 basically well I'm an author
and have written an adventure story The Bee Hive my daughter illustrated it - she's 13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122200/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463004283&sr=1-2&keywords=adepetun

If you would like to support us pls grab a copy or two 😎

Oh and please share with friends too
Show less

Thursday 29 December 2016

3 days to 2017


 
Hi All

Thanks for sticking with me on this most amazing journey The Bee Hive Novel.

You have all made 2016 an exciting year for me

Talking of year, as we gradually see the back of 2016 and usher in 2017, I want to share some facts about ny debut children's novel that you probably didn't know and I'll be providing the snippets each day, every day until 01.01.2017 when we greet one another with A Happy New Year victory shout.

So without further ado, here's the first one

The Bee Hive Novel like I say is my debut novel which took 90 days to write and thanks to you all my dedicated blog has amassed 24,000 hits since the book was published in May this year 2016

There you go...thoughts anyone?

Stick around tomorrow for some more

Thanks everyone you are all amazing 😉

@warrington +CHESHIRES +Liverpool ECHO +Birchwood Properties +Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles +Appletree Writers +Children Book Reader +Children Books +Kids In The House

#warrington #manchester #liverpool #birchwood #cheshire #salford #wythenshawe #oldham #bolton #greatsankey #callands #widnes #runcorn #perth

If you are stuck with what to buy nieces or nephews kids aged 7-12 basically well I'm an author
and have written an adventure story The Bee Hive my daughter illustrated it - she's 13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122200/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1463004283&sr=1-2&keywords=adepetun

If you would like to support us pls grab a copy or two 😎

Oh and please share with friends too

Monday 26 December 2016

HAPPY BOXING DAY

Evening Peps

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas?
Thank you all so much for your support making The Bee Hive Novel one of the much talked about children's novel in Warrington, Cheshire, England.

I know that there's work to be done to take the novel to other parts of England and the world and that's where you my precious fans come in. I cant wait for the new year 2017

Have a lovely boxing day celebrations. Please be stay. Love you all and talk later

Thursday 8 December 2016

For a chance to win a signed copy of The Bee Hive novel

Hi Peps

It's almost Crimbo

For a chance to win a signed copy of the much talked about Bee Hive novel simply follow me +Simon Adepetun +Simon a  and @simonadepetun

on Twitter and RETweet using  #thebeehivenovel.

+Children's Book Editors and Illustrators +Manchester Evening News +Children's Book Editors and Illustrators +Writer Support UK  +CasePoint Writers

Better get your skates on

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Ends midnight 12Dec.GoodLuck

Wednesday 7 December 2016

boom its the Bee Hive novel

Looking forward to my author visit on Monday 12th Dec 2016 #book boost Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Austin Macauley Publishers USA Austin Macauley Publishers #Cheshire #Widnes #Runcorn #book #author #jointhehive #bee #beehive

Thursday 1 December 2016

Sunday 27 November 2016

so whats all the noise about The Bee Hive novel?

Evening Folks Well just 28 days to Xmas and yes I have been counting. How are you getting on with the Xmas shopping? To be honest I haven't even started! Neither have you if you are yet to get your copy of The Bee Hive novel, the much talked about children book to come out of the little English town of Warrington A debut book that was written for kids ( and adults with a heart of a kid) illustrated by my 13 year old daughter. And what an amazing job she has done. She also designed the front and back cover. For those of you that have got your copies, you know exactly what an excellent job she has done! Check it out on www.simonadepetun.co.uk and the reviews too https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1786122200/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Thanks for all your support at making the book a great success so far. I mean several magazine and paper interviews 8 radio interviews including BBC radio, yes BBC radio and 10 school visits, 11th on 12th December 2016 over 2000 school students and pupils introduced to The Bee Hive novel and all this since May 31st this year when the book first came out So yes please keep supporting us, tell friends and family and get the ultimate xmas gift for those cheesy kids that love adventure stories that they wont put down until they get to the very end, so I'm told Oh and please send in pixs of your copies of The Bee Hive, thanks to those that already have and schools too x

Thursday 24 November 2016

xmas is coming grab the bee hive as a stocking filler

Looking for the perfect Xmas gift idea. Grab your copy of The Bee Hive for the excellent stocking filler. Put a smile on those cheesy faces writing by me, illustrated by my 13 year old daughter www.simonadepetun.co.uk #books #authors #fiction #read #new #book #books #my book #bestseller #children book #kids book #Cheshire #Warrington #Manchester #Birchwood #northwest #uk #England #writers x

Sunday 13 November 2016

boom the bee hive novel

hi all second book completed so over to my publisher xmas is coming a cool gift The Bee Hive novel #warrington #cheshire #new #northwest www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Sunday 30 October 2016

snaps of The Bee Hive Novel

Hi All, Hope you and your kids enjoyed reading The Bee Hive novel. For those of you yet to read it, grab a copy and join the adventure. If you have got and read your copy please wherever you are post a picture of the book only with an interesting background. Please just the book only for now - The best photo will win some goodies To get you started then, here's my book posing at the BBC Merseyside Studio. x https://plus.google.com/u/0/105752773513007652090/posts check it out on twitter @simonadepetun x

Saturday 29 October 2016

BBC Merseyside radio interviews author of The Bee Hive

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p049xynz Hi all Please have a listen to my radio interview tell me what you think Cheers x http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p049xynz

Sunday 23 October 2016

It's all good

excited 😊 on my radio interview tomorrow Monday 24th Oct at BBC Merseyside @ noon @AustinMacauley @bbcmerseyside #Warrington @WarriReTweet

Sunday 16 October 2016

What did I see?

Popped into Waterstones Warrington guess what I saw? Take a closer look #Warrington #author #children-writer #cheshire #writer #jointhehive

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122200/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476654913&sr=1-1&keywords=simon+adepetun

Please click on link to purchase The Bee Hive. Thanks

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Hi All
 
Introducing @rudstonprimary to The Bee Hive novel tomorrow. #books #mustread #reading #newbook #childrensbook #story #kidsbook #Cheshire author authors newbook bookstagram mybook @book -buddy.net bestseller childrenstories liverpool manchester english commonwealth 
 
9 SCHOOL VISITS COMPLETED
 
8 RADIO INTERVIEWS
 
THE BEE HIVE NOVEL 
 
Please keep supporting me and grab your copies at all major bookshops in the UK and in over ten countries worldwide including America
 
 
@simonadepetun
 
facebook/thebeehivenovel.com
 
x
 
 

Saturday 15 October 2016

Review please The Bee Hive novel

Evening everyone

Let's have your feedback for those of you that have read The Bee Hive novel

What do you think?

Who's your best character in the book and why?

Remember come Monday 24th October I'm being interviewed on BBC radio Merseyside at noon so please tune in and support me as always

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

@simonadepetun

#books #writer #usa #england #cheshire #warrington #creative #author 

Friday 14 October 2016

another author visit number 9

Hi All
Looking forward to my 9th author visit on Monday @ Rudston Primary School Liverpool. Introducing staff and pupils to The Bee Hive Novel.
Cant wait, its going to be awesome.
 
warrington cheshire rudston liverpool uk childrensbooks childrenauthor jointhehive beehivenovel beehive bee hive englishwriter creative northwest 

Friday 23 September 2016

BBC Radio calling me

Absolutely chuffed to bits that BBC radio want to interview me on The Bee Hive novel.

I ponder on the Gods goodness and all your unbelievable support

Thank you all so much and have a great weekend X

#warrington #cheshire #creative #writer #manchester

Tuesday 13 September 2016

2 more days to go -The Bee Hive Novel official launch

Hi Peps!!!

How are you all?

Very exciting times for us all as its just 2 days to go before the official Bee Hive Novel launch at Waterstones in Warrington

From 6.30pm come and meet me and the 13 year old illustrator my daughter

Buy your copies and get them signed

See you there x

Thursday 8 September 2016

stop bee hive time

With Wythenshawe FM 97.2 and Roz


Wythenshawe FM 97.2 and the Bee Hive Novel

Hi Peeps

How are you all?

Thanks for following my journey and sticking with me all the way.

Its been hectic today but did you listen to my live radio interview with the fabulous Roz of Wythenshawe 97.2 FM @ 1.15.

If you didn't don't worry as it will be aired on Monday 19th September 2016 @ 08.30 GMT

Please look out for that and also can you send in your pics of your pose with a copy of The Bee Hive novel

I'll start you off. Here I am on the Greek Island of Rhodes last week reading from my favourite book The Bee Hive

Over to you x

Thursday 1 September 2016

https://www.facebook.com/events/1184254521595282/?ti=icl


Hi peeps

More radio interviews on the way next week and the week after that then the big official Launch that you have been waiting for The Bee Hivd novel

Xxxxxx

Thursday 18 August 2016

Wednesday 17 August 2016

The Bee Hive novel goes to Salford City Radio

Hi All

How are you all doing?

It was a great day for us all yesterday as I was hosted by the lovely Gill on Salford City Radio 94.4 FM in England

I talked about my inspiration on the writing of The Bee Hive and how you too can become a successful writer

Next stop is Wythenshawe 97.2FM on Thursday 8th September 2016. Watch this space x

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Wednesday 10 August 2016

Sunday 7 August 2016

The Launch of The Bee Hive Novel

Hi All


Countdown to the official launch of my debut children’s novel The Bee Hive at Waterstones Warrington in the town centre mall on Thursday 15th September 2016 @6.30pm has begun

 I will be talking about my book, what inspired me to write and how you too can be a successful writer

 There will also be opportunities for you to buy my book and I along with my 13 year old daughter and illustrator will be on hand to sign your copies
 
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible
 
x

Thursday 4 August 2016

The Bee Hive book signing

Hi Peps

So my publisher has finally got me a date for the book signing and its on Thursday 15th September 2016 at Waterstones Warrington England @ 18.00-20.00

For all of you that can come down please do as I would like to personally thank you for all your support and also sign the books that you buy

Also my daughter Toni ( the books illustrator) will be on hand to sign copies of the book as well so it going to be awesome x

Monday 25 July 2016

The Bee Hive on podcast

I had a really interesting talk with children's author Simon Adepetun about his recent,y published novel 'The Bee Hive'. It is illustrated by his daughter Toni. It's available in good bookshops and on Amazon too. Check it out.

Saturday 9 July 2016

The Bee Hive

Hi Everyone

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Simon Adepetun author of The Bee Hive my debut children's novel.

I have always had a passion for writing right from when I was in Junior school. It was always a dream for me that one day I'd see my name on the front cover of a book.

After a 2 year journey, on the 31st May 2016, that dream became a reality. Double whammy you could say as not only is my name on the front cover, it is shared with the name of my now 13 year old daughter and illustrator of the book.

The book's release has seen me appear in over 5 paper/magazine articles, 2 radio interviews. I have contact 87 local schools regards my free creative writing workshop that has enabled me work with kids from years 3-9 teaching them how to write creatively along side introducing them to my story The Bee Hive.

I have already visited 3 schools with several more dates pencilled in. I have been invited to give out awards to deserving local kids and inspire them to read and write creatively.

I have also met members of the public in functions in Orford, Birchwood and Great Sankey.

Thanks to all your support, The Bee Hive is now the most talked about children's novel in the town of Warrington in England.

Not bad for a Christian, full time Sales Manager and married Father of 3 young children

People deem me a local celebrity who has met celebrities along the way. I'm just a simple guy who loves to write.

A book that is now available in every good bookshop in the UK as well as in USA, Poland and even Sweden with the availability growing fast!

If you want to be part of this ever growing story, please visit www.simonadepetun.co.uk



                                                                 Simon Adepetun  x





Tuesday 28 June 2016

The Bee Hive

Great day spent at Culcheth High School running creative writing workshop and introducing Students to The Bee Hive. Also great day giving awards out to pupils and Students of Kumon in Oldham

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Friday 17 June 2016

The Bee Hive

 
hi peps

lovely pictures of your copies of The Bee Hive coming through. Cheers and keep them coming.
 
Looking forward to Mondays school author visit

please purchase your copies of The Bee Hive now available worldwide

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Monday 6 June 2016

the bee hive rocks

Thanks to @warrington Gaurdian for today's interview and photoshoots #amazing #warrington #Cheshire #beehive #bee #thebeehivenovel #author #kids

Thursday 2 June 2016

for sweden.The bee hive novel

Evening peps

http://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/the-bee-hive-9781786122216

The Bee Hive is really taking the towns by storm. Sweden based readers this link is for you

http://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/the-bee-hive-9781786122216

Please purchase your copies now

Can we get more photos you posing with your copies of The Bee Hive

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Visit my website and go to the facebook page and see some poses

cheers for the support and looking forward to those pixs

Monday 30 May 2016

24 hours to go

Peps

The excitement is building.Just 24 hours to the release of The Bee Hive Novel and the Hive will go bonkers.The wait is nearly over and Beehivemania will be born.As I await this historic moment I want to say Thanks to you all for your support throughout the journey.Have a lovely bank holiday Monday whatever you're doing x😎👍🏾
#excited #Warrington #cheshire #uk #northwest #Beehive #mania #bee #thebeehivenovel #creative #awesome #simonadepetun  #children #writer

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Radio gaga

Morning peps. 13 days to beehive mania.
Looking forward to my 2nd radio interview this morning with Chris Hajdar.

please listen to my first interview tonight from 22.00 - 00.00 midnight GMT on 96.5 Bolton FM

Cheers x

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Sunday 15 May 2016

Friday 13 May 2016

My first radio interview for The Bee Hive

Evening All

Thanks for your support and I hope you are all pre-ordering THE BEE HIVE NOVEL

Its now available in all major bookstores in the UK and US. I have provided you the links below

http://www.amazon.com/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122219/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462781277&sr=8-2&keywords=adepetun

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122200?ie=UTF8&keywords=adepetun&qid=1462995480&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

https://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk/jsp/search_results.jsp?wcp=1&quicksearch=1&cntType=&searchType=keywords&searchData=simon+adepetun

https://www.waterstones.com/books/search/term/simon+adepetun

http://www.austinmacauley.com/author/adepetun-simon

http://www.foyles.co.uk/all?term=simon+adepetun

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

I will be having my first radio interview on Monday 16th May 2016 at Bolton FM

I will also be coming to see you in 3 different Fun days in Warrington - Orford/Great Sankey and Birchwood , so please check for more details on my website and most importantly drop by my stall to say hi x

Wish me luck and please keep sending me advise as its so spurring me on

Wednesday 11 May 2016

Evening peps

To God be the glory.

After 2 years in the making what started as my dream has become a reality. Written by me illustrated by my now 12 year old daughter. I am proud to announce that my novel The Bee Hive has finally been release in the UK and USA for pre-ordering.
...
I have already put the amazon link on my website www.simonadepetun.co.uk for USA friends and family and will put the UK link on it tomorrow.
The book will also be available in Waterstones/WHSmith stores soon.
For now please follow the link below to preorder your copies.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepe…/…/ref=sr_1_2…
I will appreciate as many reviews as possible once read. For those of you that are local to me, if you catch up with me I'll sign all your copies.
Thank you so much for all your invaluable support. I continue to count on your support to purchase the book and share the news and link with others too
History has already been made and I so thank you all for being a part of it. x

Saturday 7 May 2016

The Bee Hive Novel available to pre order on Amazon.com

Good news my American friends

You can now pre-order your copies of The Bee Hive novel

Please copy and paste the link below

http://www.amazon.com/Bee-Hive-Simon-Adepetun/dp/1786122219/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462660883&sr=8-2&keywords=adepetun

Any problems please give me a shout

Cheers

its a great weekend as The Bee Hive Novel comes to town...

Hi PEPS

5 school trips confirmed and excited over my first radio interview in a fortnights time

Thanks everyone for you thought and love

Please check my website as the countdown to the release date is now on

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

The first glimpse of the novel to follow in the next couple of days

Let me leave you with a teaser... who put the illustrations of The Bee Hive Novel together?

Deadline for all the answers is midnight of 08.05.16 x

Monday 2 May 2016

finally finally finally the great announcement

Hi my dedicated blog followers

It has been a long journey

The Bee Hive Novel written by me in 2014, illustrated by my now 12 year old daughter. Sent to the publisher in 2015...finally finally we have a date for the release of one of the best children's novels of all time ( we can make it happen you and I)

Put this in your diary peps TUESDAY MAY 31ST 2016

This is the day we make history... when the marketing team advise me of the pre-order process I will let you all know so you can grab your copies early ( There's a message in the book for you all)

Can I just say that your support has been overwhelming and the advise just heart warming

Please tell your friends, colleagues ,family IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN OR WERE ONCE A CHILD, YOU DONT NOT WANT TO BUY THE BEE HIVE

Thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Please keep liking my facebook page and checking out the website for more info

www.simonadepetun.co.uk x




Friday 29 April 2016

Expectant

Finally the third and very last draft of The Bee Hive novel has been checked and sent back to the publishers.Now I await the call with the expected release date #waiting #creative #warrington #excited #author #beehive #expectant

Saturday 9 April 2016

Thursday 31 March 2016

newsflash

Evening All

7828 hits on my blog so far. 18 letters dropped off in person to 18 schools. I just have to wait now for the first response AND my publishers will be updating me on the latest on The Bee Hive. Crazy times and I'm loving it thanks to you all

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

Wednesday 30 March 2016

Good News...

Good news from my publisher at last

 The final book draft should be ready this Friday

The fist glimpse of The Bee Hive Novel in its complete glory

whoop whoop

Stayed tunes so we can all celebrate this landmark victory together x

Saturday 26 March 2016

20,000 words ....

Hi Everyone

dropped 10 letters to 10 local schools as the awareness of The Bee Hive Novel really starts to gain momentum and I have completed 20k words on my latest writing project

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/thebeehivenovel/

#simonadepetun

Monday 21 March 2016

20,000 words and counting

Hi Everyone

dropped 10 letters to 10 local schools as the awareness of The Bee Hive Novel really starts to gain momentum and I have completed 20k words on my latest writing project

www.simonadepetun.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/thebeehivenovel/

#simonadepetun

Sunday 20 March 2016

Hi All

Hope you are having a great weekend

I have now got in the habit of taking my promotional cards with me wherever I go for the simply reason that I keep meeting people everywhere and somehow the conversation always leads to what I do. My passion for writing always comes up

Least forget, I was in London  a fortnight ago or so attending the TRIC 2016 awards

https://www.facebook.com/simon.adepetun

https://twitter.com/simonadepetun

Please follow the links to view the photos  AND please like my Facebook page

 My pix with the legendary England striker and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer is one of my favourite x

Thank you so much for your support. I promise you The Bee Hive Novel is a book you want to read and I wont disappoint you.

Written by me and illustrated by my year 8 daughter.

Enjoy the pixs