-- Newspaper and Website Reviews
THE ULTIMATE PUB QUIZ BOOK
The City Times Magazine
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MIDSOMER NORTON ACTOR BECOMES A BEST-SELLING QUIZ BOOK AUTHOR
A chance meeting with a publisher while waiting on a film set has led to Midsomer Norton actor Scott Stevenson becoming a best selling quiz book author.
His first book, the "Ultimate Pub Quiz Book" was a number one selling book on Amazon in October.
His latest and fourth book is on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley providing interesting facts and a quiz on the music star.
The book covers Elvis' early years as a young performer, his rise to fame, musical influences, family and personal life, acting career and eventual transformation into a global megastar. It also details his troubled later life and the events leading up to his premature death, at the age of 42.
His other two books centre on popstar Taylor Swift and the movie franchise Star Wars for which he has helped produce an app as well as a book without actually ever having seen the films.
For 32 year-old Mr Stevenson his meeting with an executive from Apex Publishing has provided a writing career that fits alongside his acting schedule.
He is about to appear on our television screens in Mr Selfridge as a board member and has parts in Call the Midwife and two episodes of Poldark and also in the new Harry Potter prequal.
On New Year's Day he could be spotted on our screens in Sherlock Holmes.
Mr Stevenson said: "I was on a film set when I said to someone I hoped the filming would finish early because I wanted to take part in a pub quiz and he mentioned Apex Publishing was in the market for a pub quiz book.
"He said give me 50 questions so I did and they were acceptable so I was asked to supply 500. It took me a month."
With time between takes he can often be seen tapping away as he works on his latest writing commission.
His latest book is for anyone who remembers the hysteria Elvis caused when he burst on to the scenes back in the 1950's.
With questions on his childhood, film career, legacy and of course his revolutionary music, the reader will enjoy reminiscing and testing themselves on who is undoubtedly the King of Rock and Roll. It is available in two formats, eBook and paperback.
He said: "For me, researching Elvis was a dream. There is an abundance of published material on his life as well as dedicated websites and of course his vast discography and filmography."
'The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book' has been published in paperback, priced at £5.99, and in all eBook formats, priced at £4.
Somerset Guardian
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-- Radio and TV
Great fun to try on friends and family. A must for quiz fans everywhere.
Steve Power, Wave 105.2 FM (Presenter)
Those who think they know everything will be shot down in flames with this book in the hands of the question master!
George Ferguson, 3 104-106 FM (Programme Director)
If you like quizzes in pubs and books, then you'll love this.
Matt Dyson, X 104.9 FM (Presenter)
It's the Swiss army knife of quiz books. Everything a quizmaster could need while also being an ideal read for the casual quizzer.
Johnny Hero, U 105.8 FM (Presenter)
Being someone who presents quiz nights nationally on a regular basis, this book is essential for not only the quiz but a great source of education.
Keith Martin, Magic 105.4 FM
This is great book, well researched questions, interesting content. Even makes me sound intelligent.
Dave Price, Wave 102 FM (Head of Music)
Hours of fun to be had, challenge your friends, family and work colleagues, a must for all quiz lovers.
Dan Beale, Lakeland Radio 100.1 FM (Presenter)
They say Knowledge is Power, so become all-powerful with this book.
Mark Collins, Wave 105.2 FM (Presenter)
This is a must for all quiz lovers.
Gary Marshall, YOUR Radio 103 & 106.9 FM
Pubs are great. Quizzes are great. Pub Quizzes are brilliant. Ergo this book is brilliant.
Simon Pryde, BBC Radio Newcastle (Presenter)
Like quizzes? This is everything you need! An essential.
Ollie Cole, Radio Pembrokeshire 102.5 FM (Presenter)
What isn’t in this book isn’t worth knowing! Don’t even think about entering a pub until you’ve read this! You’ll be in with a much better chance of winning if you give this a look. Great fun to do at home as a practice before the pub!
Leona Graham, Absolute Radio (Presenter)
A great way to find out who listened at school, and who was the fool.
Hayden Parker, BBC Radio (Freelance Presenter)
A must for anyone who has a Sunday lunchtime radio show on BBC Essex featuring a big general knowledge quiz!
Mark Punter, BBC Radio Essex 95.3 FM (Presenter)
This book is a must for quiz fans and organisers alike. A mixture of hard and quirky questions. Good for a family get together too.
Darren Gamblen, Express 93.7 FM