This Thursday (29th May) we are delighted to be involved in the book launch of Living in the Slipstream, an event we are sponsoring. Co-editor Alison Bairsto took time out of her busy promotional schedule to talk to me about the book and why she and her team decided to publish it.
Alium Partners [AP]: Can you explain to people who don’t know anything about your book, what it’s about?
Alison Bairsto [AB]: A collection of witty and touching tales told by RAF Wives revealing what life as an RAF Wife is really like.
AP: What brought you to put a book like this together?
AB: We felt there were stories to be told and the profits from the book would be our chance to give something back to the Royal Air Force by supporting the 2 RAF Charities – the Royal Air Forces Association and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
AP: Does the Duchess of Cambridge give any interesting insight from her life as an RAF wife?
AB: In her touching foreword, she reveals how she felt when William was flying his RAF Search & Rescue Helicopter on difficult missions.
AP: How do you think Living in the Slipstream will make a positive impact to people living in similar circumstances?
AB: Hopefully some of the stories will make them smile. Many things have changed for the better but the friendship and camaraderie still exists today.
AP: Any words of advice for RAF families that you’ve learnt in the course of writing and publishing Living in the Slipstream?
AB: Expect the unexpected, try to keep a sense of humour, be flexible and adaptable, but above all recognise the importance of the RAF Family.
AP: Tell us a little about the launch event…
AB: To be held in The RAF Club on 29th May kindly sponsored by Alium Partners, Utiliteam, L-3 Communications and Ernst & Young.
AP: Who is coming?
AB: Contributors, our Sponsors, senior RAF personnel, The Book Guild our Publisher, invited Press & Media, representatives of the 2 RAF charities we are supporting. Invitation only: but follow us on Facebook Living in the Slipstream and on Twitter, to find out more.
AP: Where can we purchase a copy of the book?
AB: Amazon – pre orders available, all good book shops or direct from The Book Guild.
Alium Partners and Living in the Slipstream
With over a quarter of our team having been involved in the RAF or other armed forces, Alium Partners are proud to be sponsoring this event. Many of our team understand and empathise with the stories told in the book and are delighted to be involved.
You can purchase Living in the Slipstream by following this link: Buy Living in the Slipstream.
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