Two books by Carmarthenshire authors are being released on February 12 by publishers Austin Macauley.

Alfie Hughes was born raised on a large London council estate. His first memory of violent physical abuse was between his parents when he was about four years old.

He was subjected to all types of abuse until his teens, then he learned to fight back. He continued to witness abuse well into his adult years and is saddened that children are still suffering and dying at the hands of those who are supposed to love them.

‘The Dreams of an Abused Child’ (ISBN: 9781035806744) is a journey of transformation, courage, and the power of kindness in the face of darkness.

Having heroically saved an otter and her pups, children Adam, Mark and Abi are whisked away to a magical realm, embraced by a loving animal family. In this new world, they find the happiness they’ve longed for, but the scars of their past abuse remain. These animals reveal the children’s hidden potential, training them to become Mighty Warriors endowed with extraordinary powers.

A wife, mother and a grandmother, Judy Prescott started writing after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. 

‘A Time to Remember’ (ISBN: 9781398446519) is a romance following the story of Melinda, a naive girl of 15 working part-time at a local fish and chip shop when Peter first enters her life.

It takes several years and persistent effort from Peter to convince Melinda to go on a date with him. Remarkably, just three weeks after their first date, Peter proposes to her. What follows is a tale of unexpected love and life-changing decisions.

For more information, visit www.austinmacauley.com .