As you may have noticed at Beatons we enjoy books and something that is very important to us is engaging with and supporting the many wonderful local authors we have around our tearooms. Each month we’re going to introduce you to some of the authors that may be a lot closer to home than you’d think and who’s books we’re proud to stock!
Rachel Jane—HampshireRachel is a tea drinking, dog loving children’s author currently living in Basingstoke. The former wedding co-ordinator was inspired to follow her childhood dream of writing children’s stories whilst working with children in a family members club in London. Her first series of books has been inspired by her family’s campervan hire business ‘Red Hatch Campers’ based just outside of Bath. Whilst naming the campervans, Rachel was busy giving them personalities and imagining the adventures they would go on. Four years after her initial idea, Milo goes to the Seaside has been released and will be followed by Lil’s cupcake delivery & Tallulah goes to the Festival. You'll be able to find Milo Goes To The Seaside in all our tearooms.
Michaela Boldy—Wiltshire
and infant massage instructor. Michaela is the mother of four children and currently lives in North Wiltshire. During thirteen years living in California she taught aromatherapy and anatomy & physiology in colleges working with midwives, Michaela introduced aromatherapy to the work of doulas and midwives affiliated with Northern Californian hospitals. The results of a trial demonstrated that aromatherapy is highly effective for promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety during birth. ‘Essential Oils for Childbirth’ is Michaela’s persuasive book to inspire more women to include aromatherapy in their childbirth – a great present from prospective grandparents and mums to mums-to-be!