My Brand New Book Release with Helen Pugh


What's is your new book called? 

Jungle-tastic Tales (stories from the Western Amazon Region)


Where did the inspiration for the name come from?

I lived in the Ecuadorian Amazon for around 7 years. My twins were born out there and are half Indigenous Ecuadorian so the book has been a way for them to learn more about their heritage and for me to explore the often painful complexities of the Amazon Region. I was also inspired by the recent archaeological findings that show how much more advanced ancient cultures in the Amazon were than previously believed.


When is the book released? 

15th November.


Is this book part of a series and if it is then can you give us a little background to the series?

It's a standalone book but there will be a Spanish version released next year.


Tell us about the book:

It’s a collection of 13 short stories plus 3 chapters on archaeology that take the reader through thousands of years of Amazonian history, from the Ice Age to the present age. Aimed at ages 8 and over, a legendary snake guides you through with wit and cheek. It has a wide variety of themes such as history, culture, nature, mythology, photography and even football.


If you could do a sales pitch then what would you say to those considering buying this book?

Beta readers have told me it’s a unique and educational book, for adults as well as kids. For example, did you know…?

- There were once huge cities in the Amazon rainforest.

- The Amazon is home to millions of different species of animals and plants.

- The first city in Peru to get electric street lights was in the Amazon Region.

- A Premier League footballer grew up in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

I hope it’s a book that will surprise, inspire and entertain!


Where can we purchase the book?

Go to books2read.com/jungletastic to buy the colour paperback from Amazon, the audiobook from Google Play Books and/or the ebook from sites such as Apple Books, Google Play Books, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Angus & Robertson.

Go to books2read.com/jungletasticbw to buy the black and white paperback from Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, Barnes & Noble etc.


Where can people connect with you?

You can head to linktr.ee/intrepiddudettes to see all my social media links. I follow other authors back. :)


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