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Gilli Allan

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Orpington, Kent, The United Kingdom

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http://gilliallanblog.spot.com

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Literature & Fiction, Romance, Contemporary

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July 2011

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I write award winning contemporary romantic fiction with an edge. I refuse to prettify or romanticise the tricky business of relationships and love. My philosophy is that life is not a fairy tale. It can be confusing and difficult. Sex is not always awesome; it can be awkward and embarrassing, and it has consequences. You don't always fall for Mr Right, even if he falls for you. And realising you're in love is not always good news. It can make the future look daunting.
All three of my recent books, published by Accent Press - TORN, LIFE CLASS and FLY OR FALL - have received Chill with a Book AWARDS.
I went to art school and originally worked as an illustrator in advertising. I began writing when my son was small and was published immediatel ...more

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BURIED TREASURE

In celebrating the cover-reveal of my new book Buried Treasure I'm prompted to reflect on what treasure means to us.

I have two opposing elements in my personality, the realist and the dreamer. They were both present, even when young. I was a prosaic, feet on the ground sort of child. I wasn’t the cleverest, prettiest or most popular girl in the class. In fact, to be entirely honest, I was a... Read more of this blog post »

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	Torn 3.45 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life Class 4.33 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2012 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	FLY or FALL 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	BURIED TREASURE: is not always what it seems 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Middle England

by Jonathan Coe (Goodreads Author)

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Gilli Allan wrote a new blog post What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? In celebrating the cover-reveal of my new book Buried Treasure I'm prompted to reflect on what treasure means to us. I have two opposing elements i... Read more of this blog post »
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Gilli Allan liked Anne's review of BURIED TREASURE: is not always what it seems: "Having so enjoyed the author’s earlier books, I was really rather looking forward to this one - and was delighted to find it had every quality I’d enjoyed about her writing. An intriguing prologue sets the scene, and really drew me in - but I will..." Read more of this review »
Jun 13, 2019 02:57PM · see review
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Gilli Allan and 1 other person liked Richbee's review of Viking Britain: "This book attempts, successfully, to divert the focus from the rampaging and bloodthirsty Viking tales we are probably mostly familiar with. It's all there though; monastery destruction, priest killings, a horrendous torture called The Raven and a..." Read more of this review »
Nov 24, 2018 11:34AM · see review
Gilli Allan liked Christina's review of Viking Britain: "A fascinating account of the centuries when the Vikings and their culture influenced Britain in so many ways, interspersed with imagined scenes that really bring the people of that age to life. I would recommend this for anyone with an interest in..." Read more of this review »
Nov 24, 2018 11:34AM · see review
Gilli Allan made a comment on Antisemitism " Rant away Jenny. Lots of people agree with you. gxx "
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Gilli Allan is now following G.L. Cromarty Author of Divided Serenity (Divided World Series, #1)
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I first have to confess this isn’t the kind of story I am usually attracted to, but I was inexorably drawn in to this dark and claustrophobic world of coercion, mysterious antagonisms and deep mistrust. Set in Canada, ‘Operation Maxtracker’, by Eilee ...more
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