About
A heartfelt welcome to all aspiring readers to Percy Panda's website.
The author's name is Anthony Gapper, who currently resides in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo, Ireland.
The author's wife is Laura, & their three daughters, Erin, Caitlin & Megan, and son, Ryan, Mother-in-Law, Sheila, & the family cat, Thimble.
Biography
Author publications: poetry, flash fiction, articles, letters, puzzles, & children's chapter book.
Cause poem publications
Enfield Friends of the Earth, 1990s, & The Enfield Independent, 2016, concerning the felling of a two-hundred year old cedar tree.
North West London Newspapers, 1994, The closure of Camden Town’s listed building & arthouse cinema, The Plaza, where the author’s Uncle Peter, & work colleagues were made redundant. The author's poem & narrative voted letter of the week.
Postgraduate Degree
The author gained a Masters in Writing at NUI, Galway, 2015, participating in the Slam Poetry Finals, during The Cuirt International Festival of Literature, Galway, 2015.
Further publications
The Galway Review, poetry, 2015; Creative Writing Ink, flash fiction & poetry, 2014-2015; Interflora’s Little E-Book of Romantic Verse, 2015; Sin Newspaper (NUI, Galway), puzzles & poetry, 2015; Haiku poetry, 2023; Writing.ie., Percy Panda article, 2024; Tacu Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre, Percy Panda article, 2024; The Mayo News, Percy Panda article, 2024; Amazon KDP, Percy Panda e-book & paperback, 2024; Mayo Volunteer Centre, poem, 2024.
Percy Panda
A Magical Journey
You, my Loyal Readers, welcome to the enchanting world of Percy Panda! Join us on a magical journey filled with adventures, friendship, and self-discovery.
My Story
The Inspiration
Percy Panda is the storyteller, inspired by the author’s wife, Laura, who fondly remembered her favourite childhood toy bear. And so, the author reimagined himself as Percy Panda, crafting a heartfelt tale of love, courage, friendship and danger. You, my Loyal Readers, immerse yourselves in the ever-evolving world of Percy Panda, and experience this magical tale!
Meet the Characters
Each character in Percy Panda's world has a unique role to play, contributing to the depth and wonder of this imaginative story. I would love you, my Loyal Readers, to really get to know the main characters that populate these gripping pages. From the determined Percy Panda, Laura, his close family friend, to May, the firm but fair Grandmother, Rocky, the trustworthy but nervy rocking horse, to Ginger, the boisterous family cat, and not forgetting the Fairy Godmother and her arch-enemy, the witch, each with secrets of their own. Take time to explore their dynamic and captivating personalities.
The Adventure Awaits
You, my Loyal Readers, embark on a remarkable journey with Percy Panda, where every twist and turn brings new challenges and discoveries. Join us in this mesmerising adventure today!