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20th Oct 2010The Wellington Weekly NewsPeople who like a good read will want to be on the lookout for a novel car on the streets in Wellington area. Local author Philip L Moore has covered his classic VW Beetle in pages from a few of his books as a way to promote his next offering, Amelia’s Daughter a romance due to be published by Defiant Publishers, an enterprise setup by Suzanne next month. Phillip said “people do actually stop and read the car. “I even have people wanting to have their photo taken with it. Speaking about his new book, Philip, who plans to keep the car for livery for the next couple of months said “To be a writer you have to have imagination. For many decades people around the world have wondered what ever happened to Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan, who both disappeared somewhere over the Central Pacific Ocean during their attempted round the world flight in July 1937. The search for their gleaming Lockheed Electra plane is still being pursued. “Ever since I was a child and read about Amelia’s adventures I have hoped something would be discovered, but here we are today with their disappearance being as much a mystery now as it was then. Amelia’s Daughter is just dream of mine. What if they survived together on an Island and had a child? What if somewhere out there is Amelia’s Daughter?” After Amelia’s Daughter, Philip has another three books for publishing next year. He said: “One is another romance novel called Toni Recovers: There will be a children’s story called The Duncton Flyer and there will be a follow up of Utterly Ridiculous.” Somerset County Gazette October 14th 2010
Wellington author Philip L Moore has come up with a novel way to publicise his new book, Amelia’s Daughter- covering his classic VW Beetle in pages from a few of his books, Mr Moore's new book- in which a young male pilot crash lands on a desert island and falls in love with a girl who has grown up there- is due to be published by Defiant Publishers next month. He said: “It’s amazing people do actually stop and read the car, I even have had people wanting to have their photo taken with it” “I have spent much of this year writing new novels, and have another three books ready for publishing next year, one is another romance novel called Toni Recovers, there will be a children’s story called The Duncton Flyer , as well as a follow up to my first book Utterly ridiculous,” The car will be making regular trips around Somerset over the next four weeks.
THE BLACKDOWN HILLS 2009 The second novel comes from former Wellington resident Philip Moore, with his his fifth title “Kez – Every Decade Needs a Hero”, based in Dunkeswell. The aviation adventure follows teenager Kez and her escapades with planes, tanks and cars. The action packed novel includes dare devil stunts that will keep teenage audiences captivated.“The best thing about the book is it will be of interest to boys and girls of a wide age group,” said author Mr Moore. Mr Moore fell in love with Dunkeswell many years ago when he had his first flying lesson there aged 16. He went back to Dunkeswell many years later when he owned an aircraft cleaning business and hopes to move back to the Blackdowns in the near future. Kez is based on a real girl Mr Moore used to bring to Dunkeswell aerodrome for holidays. The first book he ever wrote has become his fifth publication, and is dedicated to his “muse” Kerri Louise Compton. The book is available to buy from leading books stores and costs £6.99. Somerset County Gazette October 8th 2009
A Wellington man is donating the proceeds from his latest book to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance which saved his sons life. Philip L Moore has just released his fifth book, Kez (Every Decade Needs A Hero), and has pledged to donate £2.00from every copy sold. His 23-year old son, Lee sustained serious head injuries in a high speed crash in Dorset in September last year. The Air Ambulance from nearby Henstridge aifield arrived quickly to administer emergancy first aid before rushing him to Dorset County Hospital. Earlier this month Lee and his dad met his rescuers at Compton Abbas Airfield. Kez, a teenage adventure story, can be ordered from most book shops or Amazon.co.uk. Philip is doing a book signing on October the 17th at Dunkeswell Air Centre to raise money for the Air Ambulance.
Wellington Weekly News October 7th 2009 Former Wellington man Philip Moore, has just released his fifth book titled KEZ (Every Decade Needs A Hero). The story is based around Dunkeswell aerodrome, where Philip who works in the aviation industry, had his first flying lesson there at sixteen. He also later worked there when he owned an aircraft cleaning business. ‘KEZ’ should have been Philips first book, but has ended up being his fifth. The novel was originally written around ten years ago but like many writers starting out Philip was too shy to share the work with anyone. He told the WWN: “Having grown up reading stories like the Swallows and the Amazons, my intention was to write a story that would take today’s teenagers on an exciting trip and have them glued to each chapter. “The story is action packed with dare-devil stunts, and ghosts, planes, tanks, cars, and fighting.” Fate intervened when Philip met Kerri Louise Compton from Crawley, the daughter of Philips girl friend at that time. Kerri’s father passed away suddenly leaving her a devastated and saddened teenager.
Philip says: “On odd days I would take Kerri or “KEZ” as we all called her, to Dunkeswell and other airfields in order to keep an eye on her. “I would try to cheer her up with my silly sense of humour, and one day I gave her the manuscript of the aviation adventure story I had been playing with to read.
“While I was working she sat reading avidly, then early in the evening she walked out onto the airfield carrying the manuscript when suddenly the wind caught it and my written pages flew around the airfield like confetti, drifting into the woods which surrounded the airfield. “She collected every page she could find and made me promise I would rewrite it and have it published. “For days bits and pieces of manuscript kept turning up, some were totally unreadable because the ink had washed away, while others had been driven over and were ripped and torn, “Slowly most of it was recovered. but I was thirty five pages short, so I sat down over the next couple of years and re-wrote the story just for her. “I decided it would be a good time to finally release what should have been my first book as an 18th birthday present to her.”
Philip is also donating £2.00 from every copy sold to the Devon and Somerset Air Ambulance. Kez (Every Decade Needs A Hero) is published by Matador Troubador Publishers priced at £6.99 and is available from most leading book stores, as well as Amazon.co.uk Kez can also be purchased from the Air Ambulance office at Chelston Business Park Visit the author’s website at www.philiplmoore.com for more information.
West Sussex County Times 25th 9th 2009 An indebted father from Ashington has found a novel way to thank paramedics after they saved his sons life after an horrific car accident. Published author Philip L Moore is certain his son Lee would have died had it not been for the excellent service from the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. And now he has decided t demonstrate his gratitude b y giving proceeds from the sales of his aviation themed books to all Air Ambulance Services across the UK. Philip said "When I heard about the accident I thought I had lost him, but the Air Ambulance Services did an incredible job and I am so grateful to them. Thanks to them, within an hour of the crash Lee had been flown to hospital, operated on, bandaged up and sent to the specialist head injury unit in Southampton. They saved his life." The accident in September 2008, was so severe his son had to be cut free from his car. He suffered a fractured skull, a punctured lung, a crushed eye socket and severe abdominal injuries. Much of his scalp was also torn off in the crash. Lee still endures an agonising recovery process and says his thoughts constantly turn to the air crew that saved him. "The whole left side of my face was smashed in and my left eye was hanging out. I can't remember anything about the crash but I do know that if I had been taken to hospital by road, I would not be here today," explained the 23-year-old. On September 13th, almost a year to the day after the crash, Lee was delighted to meet his rescuers at a fundraising event organised by Philip at Compton Abbas airfield in Dorset. Lee added: "Without the Air Ambulance, there is not a chance in hell that I would have made it," Philip, who runs an aircraft cleaning and servicing business from Ashington as well as being an author, who has five published books, has now pledged to donate £2.00 from every book sold to UK Air Ambulances. He is hoping to raise as much as he can and said: I have this feeling in me that I need to express my gratitude to them for what they did. It is something I really need to do." Philip's new books Kez, a teenage adventure story, and Eternal Wish (a romance novel) can be ordered from most book shops or Amazon .co.uk. For more information , visit his website www.philiplmoore.com
The Blackmore Vale Magazine 25th 9th 2009 Dorset A BIG fund-raising day for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance at Compton Abbas airfield attracted 500 visitors, including a man whose life was saved by the service.
It was a year to the day since Lee Moore had been airlifted from the scene of a serious accident on the A30. His injuries were so bad he would probably have died at the scene if the air ambulance had not come to his rescue and flown him direct to hospital.
Lee's father, Philip L. Moore, who is from Shaftesbury, was also at the fund-raising day to sign copies of his latest novel, Kez, from which he donated £1 a copy to the cause.
A total of £960.40 was raised on the day through landing fee donations from the participating pilots of the 75 visiting aircraft, sales of stock and donations. The air ambulance fund-raising committee members were kept busy all day manning their stall and sell their products.
Tracy Bartram, fundraising coordinator for the air ambulance, said she was absolutely thrilled with the success of the event. A Compton Abbas spokesman shared her delight and said that a similar event would be held next year. The day included a spectacular aerobatic display by David Morgan, a former jet fighter pilot who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross after the Falklands War, in which he was the highest scoring pilot.
Lee Moore says a heartfelt thanks to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance crew Greg Peacock, Phil Meritt, John Penny at the charity day at Compton Abbas airfield.
24th 9th 09 The Compton Abbas Air Ambulance Day raised £960.40p I wish to thank Clive Hughes At Compton Abbas for letting me attend and join in with raising funds for the Air Ambulance, and to Lee’s mother and friends and family who all pulled together to help raise funds. I make no profit from the sale of any of my books, so if you have brought a book from me then you are part of this on going fund raise. Thank you.
Western Gazette 17. 09. 09 A CRASH victim, who cheated death after an horrific head-on collision, has paid tribute to the air crew who saved his life.
Lee Moore, aged 23, of Gillingham, is certain he would have died had he not been flown to hospital by the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance after sustaining serious head injuries in the high-speed crash on the A357 in September last year. Luckily for Mr Moore, the air ambulance is stationed at nearby Henstridge airfield and quick-thinking paramedics were on the scene almost immediately to administer emergency first aid before rushing him to Dorset County Hospital.
Mr Moore is in no doubt that he owes the crew his life.
He said: "Without the air ambulance, there is not a chance in hell that I would have made it. The whole left side of my face was smashed in and my left eye was hanging out. I can't remember anything about the crash but I do know that if I had been taken to hospital by road, I would not be here today."
On Sunday, almost exactly a year to the day after the crash, Mr Moore met his rescuers at Compton Abbas airfield, along with his father Philip Moore.
Philip, who runs an aircraft servicing business from the airfield, is also a part-time author who has five published books. He has now pledged to donate £2 from every book sold to the air ambulance. Philip, also of Gillingham, said: "When we heard about the accident we thought we had lost him but the air ambulance did an incredible job and I am so grateful to them. Thanks to them, within an hour of the crash Lee had been flown to hospital, operated on, bandaged up and sent to the specialist head injury unit in Southampton. They saved his life."
The incident happened at around 1.15pm on Friday, 12 September 2008, as Mr Moore was driving his Rover 214 while on lunch break from his job at Stalbridge Quarry.
His car was in collision with another vehicle being driven by a 49-year-old woman, with her heavily-pregnant daughter as a passenger. Mr Moore came off worst and had to be cut free from his car. He suffered a fractured skull, a punctured lung, a crushed eye socket and severe abdominal injuries. Much of his scalp was also torn off in the crash. While Mr Moore endures an agonising recovery process, he says his thoughts constantly turn to the air crew that saved him.
He said: "I have this feeling in me that I need to express my gratitude to them for what they did. It is something I really need to do."
NOVEL IDEA: Grateful father Philip Moore, is donating the proceeds from sales of his aviation themed books to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance which saved the life of his son, Lee, after a road accident last year. Picture by Jennie Banks
Philip's new book Kez , a teenage adventure story, can be ordered from most book shops or Amazon.co.uk. For more information, visit his website www.philiplmoore.com
News Articles 10th 9th 09 Write on time. Author publishes new novel to mark teens 18th... by Hannah Marsh Crawley Observer.
Most 18 year olds might expect to celabrate the landmark birthday with their first drink or a special piece of jewellery. but its not every teen who gets a book penned and published in time to mark the specail day.
Author Philip L Moore, 48 from Horsham wrote his fifth release KEZ as a present for his ex-girlfriends daughter Kerri Compton, of Oxford Road, Tilgate-and planned its release to mark her eighteenth on the 17th Sept.
Kez started as Philips first novel and was just a basic manuscript when Kerri read it and persuaded him to finish and publish it.
He said: "The book started as a manuscript that I'd written about 10 or 15 years ago, it was just a set of ideas really that I gave Kerri to read, just 150 pages or so." "If it wasn't for her really I wouldn't be writing now simple as that. I hadn't even thought about becoming a writer until she read that." The pair grew close after Kerri's father died. and Philip took her under his wing. Even after Philip split from her mother, Michelle he remained friends with the family. He said: "Its been a very emotional journey. It's something I've sort of seen her through and literally, just from having her for weekend breaks and if she was really depressed, Id pick her up and chat with her." "If you take her out of the equation would there be any books? I don't think there would, I'd probably just be hiding them away in the cupboard," The book, aimed at teen, follows the action packed adventures of heroine KEZ, a normal 17 year-old girl. But Kerri is yet to read the finnished version of the aviation adventure storythat bears her name. Philip said: "Its all a bit of a surprise for her actually, she was given the manuscript when I'd finished it for her 16th birthday but she refused to read it. She said she wasn't going to read it until it was in print." "I Just think she's going to be very emotional and overwhelmed by it, I really do. "The nice thing is she's been able to sort out her life now, she's been able to start work, she managed to get a job straight away in Crawley and worked her way up in that, she's doing really well." Kez was released on the 1st Sept 09 and is available to order from most leading book stores including Amazon.co.uk Visit www.philiplmoore.com for more information on Philip and his work.
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