Archive for the ‘Stephen’ Category

Stephen’s fantasy novel, The Tree Of Seasons which was released on 13th May has been in the hardback fiction bestsellers list for the last two weeks, debuting at #5 earning him the title of bestselling author. The response to the book has been fantastic and it has been receiving great reviews.

‘It didn’t take long for us to get totally wrapped up in the fantasy . . . Engaging, exciting and imaginative, this is a delightful read’ ***** (Heat )

‘A fitting tribute to a star who dared to dream’ (News of the World )

‘This imaginative book is reminiscent of the Narnia tales and reads like an instant classic. Roll on the movie.’ ***** (Star )

‘A great read whatever your age . . . it’s brilliant’ (Reveal )

Huge thanks to everyone who has bought the book so far. The Tree Of Seasons is available through Amazon and all other good online and High Street booksellers.

Stephen’s children’s novel, The Tree of Seasons is likely to go straight into the bestseller list this week.

More than 15,000 copies of the book have been pre-ordered — 10,000 in Ireland and 5,000 in Britain — according to publishers, Hodder and Stoughton.

If the pre-orders are anything to go by that would put the book straight in at number three in Ireland.

A spokesman for the publishers said yesterday.

“Stephen was so loved in Ireland that, predictably, interest in his book has been huge, we think it may be one of the biggest children’s titles this year.”

“The story is a really involving one, creating a detailed imaginary world along the lines of Narnia. I realised straight away that it deserved to be published in Britain as well as here, so I urged our parent company in the UK to take it on.”

The last few pages of the book were completed by Stephen’s partner Andrew and by the Irish writer June Considine, who is a sister of well-known author Dermot Bolger.

The book tells the story of three British children who live near a forest where they discover a tree that is a doorway into a magical and dangerous world. There are four kingdoms in that world, each forever stuck in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

The book is published in hardback today.

Today would have been Stephen’s birthday and our thoughts go out to his family and to Andrew.

We’ve added a page to the site today dedicated to Stephen and summarising just some of the many things he achieved, including his book, The Tree of Seasons which will be published in May.

We all miss him.

Ronan said today:

The Boyz and I are overwhelmed with the album going to No.1. We owe it all to our audience as you are the people that have stuck by us and believed in us from day one. It is Steo’s birthday today -Paddy’s Day- and that makes this feel all the more special. Thank you.

BOYZONE’S devastated stars opened their hearts about how they’re coping with the tragic loss of Stephen Gately to tell the Daily Star: “There will always be the five of us.”

Read more in the Daily Star >>

Stephen’s family, friends and fans will gather in London tonight for a memorial concert in his honour.

The event will take place at the Palace Theatre and will be attended by some 1,000 friends, family and fans the concert has been organised by Stephen’s partner Andrew. Stephen’s parents Martin and Margaret and siblings Michelle, Mark, Alan and Tony are expected to be there along with the rest of the boyz.

The evening will be hosted by actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins and will feature singers including Beverly Knight, Liz McClarnon, Lee Ryan and Chesney Hawkes, along with the cast of West End musical Joseph, in which Stephen starred. Actor Sir Ian McKellen will read a poem.

Tributes are also expected from Cherie Blair, and comedians Paul O’Grady, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.