Maverick House

In this episode, Susan Aldous discusses writing about the dark side of Thailand and the many books she has written for Maverick House. Susan provides a glimpse into the unseen world of male prostitution in Thailand, the people she met along the way and how they found redemption in the unlikeliest of places. Susan Aldous is the author of Ladyboys, Bangkok Boy and The Angel of Bang Kwang Prison - all published by Maverick House.

Paul Whyte joined Fran Curry on Tipp Today to talk about his new Novel Harrow The Boys. Thanks to Tipp FM

How do you survive in a flooded world? And what dangers are you likely to encounter? Paul Whyte discusses writing his dystopian novel Harrow the Boys: The World is Flooded, Fight for What's Left, just published by Maverick House. Harrow the Boys is available from all good bookshops and to download. Signed copies are available from maverickhouse.com

Ron Chepesiuk was interviewed by Pat Kenny on Newstalk about writing his new book on the rise and fall of the Cali cartel.

Kim Kristensen, author of Follow Me, discusses the importance of leading from the front in all aspects of life. ©TT FILM Follow Me is available to buy here:http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/follow-leading-front/

'The Angel of The Bang Kwang Prison' author, Susan Aldous speaks to Surrounded by Details about the true events in her life featured in her book. The Angel of Bang Kwang is available for purchase here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/angel-bangkwang-prison/ This podcast was originally posted by Surrounded by Details Podcast here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtJk3VTalY&feature=youtu.be

Billy Moore speaks to Roy Boulter at Waterstones in Liverpool One about writing his book, A Prayer Before Dawn. A Prayer Before Dawn is available to purchase as a paperback and ebook here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/a-prayer-before-dawn/

Billy Moore speaks to Shaun Attwood about the true events of his life that led him to write A Prayer Before Dawn. A Prayer Before Dawn is available to purchase here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/a-prayer-before-dawn/

Kevin Shird discusses the true story behind his book, Lessons of Redemption on RTÉ Radio 1. Lessons of Redemption is available for purchase as a paperback, ebook and audio book here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/lessons-of-redemption-2/

Part 2 of Declan Power's interview with John Dorney about Siege at Jadotville. Declan's book, Siege at Jadotville, is available for purchase as a paperback and ebook here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/siege-at-jadotville/

Declan Power, author of Siege at Jadotville, speaks to John Dorney about the true story found in his book. You can buy Siege at Jadotville in paperback and ebook formats here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/siege-at-jadotville/

Kim Kristensen is now Master of Ceremonies at the Danish Royal Court... but he has also harnessed his many years of frontline leadership in extreme conditions and applied those lessons to the corporate world as a coach and now with his book Follow Me: Leading from the front. Kim believes that the power of example is the key, and that no boss should ask an employee to do something they wouldn’t do themselves. Follow Me is a bestseller in Denmark, and it has just been published internationally by Maverick House

John Boorman with Declan Power in conversation with Sean Rocks

In this podcast, we talk to Leo Quinlan, son of Commandant Pat Quinlan, about the Siege at Jadotville in 1961. Leo speaks of the new film, produced by Netflix and staring Jamie Dornan as Pat Quinlan; what his father might have thought of everything happening with the Jadotville veterans today; memories of his father in the military after beginning his own career; and the first Christmas after the solders returned from the Congo. The new edition of Siege at Jadotville is available for pre-order at http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1908518243/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473866621&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=siege+at+jadotville

Lissa Oliver speaks to the Maverick House podcast on the writing of Sainte Bastien, the third book in the Skullcap Trilogy. In this podcast, we discuss the inspiration behind the book, and how she dealt with some of the more difficult topics and themes that occur within its pages. Find Sainte Bastien here: http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/sainte-bastien/ Find Lissa on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lissa.oliver.16 Find Lissa on Twitter: http://twitter.com/oliverlissa

Kevin Shird, author of Lessons of Redemption, speaks about his time in and out of prison, the consequences of drug dealing, how he changed his life, and the fears that come with life on the streets of Baltimore. Available in all good bookstores, and through http://www.maverickhouse.com/books/lessons-of-redemption-2/ Find Maverick House on: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/maverickhouse/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/Maverick_House Lessons of Redemption ~ A Story of Drugs, Guns, Violence and Prison Lessons of Redemption is the acclaimed autobiography of Kevin Shird, a former drug dealer from Baltimore in the United States, who is now a leading advocate against violence, drug dealing and social inequality and is an adviser to the US authorities on gang culture. The gang whose activities were depicted in the HBO TV series The Wire were based on the gang he led. Lessons of Redemption is no ordinary book. It is an extraordinarily account of how one young man turned his life around after years of involvement in serious crime and drug dealing. Shird’s book tells of shootings, murder, drug dealing and his life behind bars in a federal prison. Shocking, fascinating and frightening, Lessons of Redemption is a raw, uncensored glimpse into a way of life that has destroyed many urban communities in America. "The book is an account of life on the streets, the impact of drugs on the community and the impact of addiction on the children of addicts. Being a Baltimore native and knowing the author for over 25 years, his story is the story of far too many." (Mario Barrett, Grammy Nominated R&B singer and actor). "Kevin Shird's book is not only a story of redemption, hope and profound personal awakening, but one that also sends the most powerful of messages -- being born into adversity is not an excuse to make fear based choices that cause chaos and harm to others and contribute, even more, to the detriment of the community you live in. Kevin's life story illustrates that we all have access to the power and leadership that resides within and can choose to unlock those gifts at anytime to unleash the transformative spirit needed to be the change we wish to see in the world." (Sonja Sohn, The Wire HBO). Kevin Shird's remarkable journey from the corner of Mount and Fayette streets in West Baltimore - from a life nearly squandered in service of the other America's brutal underground economy - isn't yet complete. He's still learning, still fighting, still paying back. But with "Lessons of Redemption" on the page, it's clear that for him, there is no going back. (David Simon, The Wire HBO).

Dead Drunk is the moving and powerful story of a teenager who lost himself to alcohol addiction after the breakdown of his parents’ marriage. Paul Garrigan has written an honest (and often darkly humorous) account of his alcoholism.His adventures took him from the quiet suburbs of Dublin to begging on the streets of London, getting paid to drink in Oxford, and swigging illegal booze in Saudi Arabia, before finally ending up in a remote Thai village where he fully succumbed to his addiction, and was determined to drink himself to death. While surfing the Internet one night he came across a highly unorthodox detox programme being offered by Buddhist monks, and in a last-ditch attempt at sobriety, he set out on what he was sure would be his strangest and most difficult journey yet. Dead Drunk is a story of redemption and of how one man found sobriety. It is a story of hope.

Podcast of Kevin Shird speaking about Lessons of Redemption at the Central Library in Baltimore. Kevin tells his life story, from the tough streets of Baltimore City, through several years in federal prison, to rebirth as a community leader championing substance abuse prevention and helping children of addicted parents. "I want people to know that you don't have to be defined by your mistakes," says Shird. "You can turn your life around and become a positive member in society. I did."

Kevin Shird on growing up on the streets of Baltimore, drug dealing, gun violence and writing his memoirs.

Billy Moore on the film adaption of his book A Prayer Before Dawn