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April 3, 2017
Share your #paperhearts of thanks!
Lovely people!
Want to win a £150 voucher to spend on spa treatments?
To celebrate publication of my new novel, Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses, I’d love you to share your #PaperHearts of thanks to the person who inspires you most in our every day life.
To enter simply write a short note on any kind of heart-shaped piece of paper – remember to include your name and the name of person you are thanking. Take a photo and share on your social media using #PaperHearts by midnight on 21 April!
On Twitter: #PaperHearts @carolematthews
On Instagram: #PaperHearts @matthews.carole
On Facebook: Post on Carole’s pages, but please send a screengrab of your post to carole.matthews@littlebrown.co.uk too.
If you aren’t on social media or have any questions, please email: Carole.Matthews@littlebrown.co.uk.
One winner will be chosen to receive a voucher to spend with www.spafinder.co.uk. Three runners up will each received a signed and personalised pair of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses books for your and your friend! What’s not to love?
Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses is out now in paperback!
UK ONLY – SORRY!!
Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses out in Paperback!
Hello lovelies!
Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses, my 29th novel, is out in paperback this week! You can’t believe how important it is to me that this novel does well, so it would be lovely if you can share, review and tell your friend if you enjoy it! I’d love to see it shooting up the bestseller charts. Love C : ) xx
Get your copy of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses now!
Here’s what some of my fellow authors are saying:
Katie Fforde
Another gorgeous novel that will delight Carole’s current fans and create new ones.
Milly Johnson
Carole is incapable of writing a book that doesn’t put me through the full spectrum of emotion.
Jean Fullerton
I sat up two nights until past midnight because I just had to see what happened next.
Cathy Bramley
I loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I laughed and cried and marvelled at your story telling.
Alexandra Brown
Beautiful book, made my heart sing when I really needed a lift.
Lizzie Lamb
This is Carole’s 29th novel and her skill as a storyteller shines bright on every page.
March 29, 2017
One week to go!
Lovely people! My latest novel, number 29, will be out in paperback on 6 April. I think it’s one of my best books, so far and I really love
d writing it. I hope you enjoy it too!
You can pre-order you copy from Amazon right now so that you don’t miss it!
Much love C : ) xx
Order your copy of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses now!
Here’s what some of my fellow authors are saying:
Katie Fforde
Another gorgeous novel that will delight Carole’s current fans and create new ones.
Jean Fullerton
I sat up two nights until past midnight because I just had to see what happened next.
Clare Mackintosh
Fabulous book – good for the soul!
Cathy Bramley
I loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I laughed and cried and marvelled at your story telling.
Alexandra Brown
Beautiful book, made my heart sing when I really needed a lift.
Lizzie Lamb
This is Carole’s 29th novel and her skill as a storyteller shines bright on every page.
March 22, 2017
Come along to a pop-up ‘CraftsSpa’!
Lovely people! Want to come along to the fabulous launch event for my latest novel Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses? Here’s how!
WHAT: To celebrate the launch of new book Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses, the latest novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Carole Matthews, London is welcoming the world’s first ‘CraftSpa’ pop-up, a one-day experience celebrating the calming and stress-relieving properties of creative crafting.
Research indicates that putting your energies into crafting is the new way of tackling anxiety and stress, taking over from colouring as the latest activity to promote mindfulness.
The morning welcomes some skilled crafters with their own therapeutic crafting sessions. This could be creating your very own bespoke tote or having a peaceful paper craft session with Christine Emberson, the woman who inspired Carole’s novel! Pampering treatments will also be on hand to add to a morning focused on mindfulness.
Spa-goers will also have the opportunity to ask Carole Matthews questions about her writing career and new book; and to get their complimentary copies of Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses signed by the bestselling author.
Tickets are free but must be applied for.
WHERE: Ice Tank, 5-7 Grape St, London WC2H 8DW
WHEN: Wednesday 5th April, 09.15 – 12.15
HOW: Please email paperhearts@tinmancomms.com for free tickets, tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis, as there are limited spaces available.
Please quote: CarolePH17 (Don’t forget this bit!)
March 21, 2017
Download a free Digi-Stamp!
Hello lovelies!
Feeling a bit crafty? Then download a free digi-stamp from my lovely friend and talented artist, Tina Ashton. 
You can use it for cards, tags, all manner of crafting projects. The only limit is your imagination!
You can find all the details and a few examples if you click here. Have fun!
If you want to find out about Tina and her art, go to Tina Ashton Art. She also has a range of gorgeous products called Living by Tina Ashton which include reed diffusers and candles. They smell wonderful!
C : ) xx
March 5, 2017
Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses!
Morning, lovely people!
A bit of summer excitement for a (slightly soggy) Sunday morning. The paperback of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses will be heading your way very sooooon!
It out in paperback on 6 April and is already proving to be a firm favourite with my fab readers. And as you know, I have The Best readers!
Here’s what some of my fellow authors are saying:
Katie Fforde
Another gorgeous novel that will delight Carole’s current fans and create new ones.
Jean Fullerton
I sat up two nights until past midnight because I just had to see what happened next.
Clare Mackintosh
Fabulous book – good for the soul!
Cathy Bramley
I loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I laughed and cried and marvelled at your story telling.
Alexandra Brown
Beautiful book, made my heart sing when I really needed a lift.
Lizzie Lamb
This is Carole’s 29th novel and her skill as a storyteller shines bright on every page.
You can pre-order you copy from Amazon right now so that you don’t miss it!
Much love C : ) xx
Order your copy of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses now!
January 24, 2017
Gorgeous Papercrafting Giveaway
Hello lovely people
I have a gorgeous giveaway this month for my new novel, Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses, which is set in the world of papercrafting.
If you’ve never given it a go, then now’s your chance! My lovely friends at Hobbycraft in Costa del Keynes – my second home – have put together a bundle of papercrafting goodies including a Baby Blue Die Cutting Machine by Tattered Lace which is a great machine to get you started in papercrafting or, if you’re a seasoned crafter, to tackle small projects or even take on holiday. (I can’t be the only one who fills the car boot with crafting stuff when we go away…can I?) There are also Tattered Lace dies by Stephanie Weightman and a couple of their magazines for extra inspiration which include dies and paper. Plus there’s a pack of multi-coloured card. Everything you need to get you started. I’ll even throw in a signed copy of Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses for you. Wowsers.
The whole bundle is worth over £100. Yay! To be in with a chance to win this, you need to be signed up to my newsletter before 1 March when the draw takes place. If you’re new to it, just sign up and you’ll automatically be included in the draw. If you are already registered to get the newsletter, then you just need to follow the instructions on how to enter therein! Simples!
You can sign up here and be included in the draw.
When you sign up, you won’t get another newsletter now until March. Just so you don’t think I’ve forgotten you.
You can also join the Hobbycraft Club which gives you all kinds of discounts, treats and free patterns. Plus there’s 15% off your first purchase. What’s not to love?
You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
We’re going to have a gorgeous summer of crafting. Hope you can join me! Love C : ) xx
Comic Relief Crafternoon
Those lovely people at Comic Relief are having a crafternoon to raise money for all of their good causes. It kicks off with the publication of a special edition of Mollie Ma
kes magazine featuring 50 handmade projects by some of the UK’s best designers.
The Big Comic Relief Crafternoon TWO will be on sale in Sainsbury’s on Thursday 2 Feb. You can also pre-order paper copies on the Mollie Subscription page: https://www.buysubscriptions.com/crafternoon
At least £5 from the sale of each and every copy goes straight to comic relief.
While I’m having a year of crazy crafting with the publication of of my latest novel, Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses, I think I shall be getting my craft on. It would be great to see your projects too.
You can hashtag them on Twitter at #molliecrafternoon or go to the Comic Relief Crafternoon page on Facebook.
C : ) xx
January 10, 2017
Happy New Year!
Hello lovely people
Just a quick note to wish you all a happy new year. I hope that 2017 is a fabulous year for everyone and I think most of us will have been glad to see the back of 2016!
Lots to look forward to on the book front this year. My latest novel, Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses – book number 29 – is out now in hardback and ebook. The paperback will follow in April. So many of you have already said that it’s my best book so far which is lovely to hear. It’s based on the story of my friend, Christine, and it was such a joy to write. We have lots of lovely promotions and competitions coming up for you, make sure to keep in touch on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram – All of The Things! – and sign up to my newsletter too. I don’t want you to miss a thing.
Thank you for all the kind wishes and comments – keep them coming in 2017! It really does give me a boost to know that you enjoy my writing. Look forward to chatting on social media too.
Much love C : ) xx
Some nice reviews for Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses:
Kim the Bookworm
Carole’s book feel so effortless to read. You just pick the story up from the first page and lose yourself in another world which becomes the norm. So easy to turn the pages and then feel upset that you’re reading the end. I actually do feel quite bereft and feel like this book was just the beginning of another story!
Katie Fforde
Another gorgeous novel that will delight Carole’s current fans and create new ones
Clare Mackintosh
Fabulous book – good for the soul!
Cathy Bramley
I loved Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses. I was rooting for Christie from the very first page. I laughed and cried and marvelled at your story telling.
Christie Chapman is a single working mother who spends her days commuting to her secretarial job in London and looking after her teenage son, Finn.
It can be tough just getting through the day but Christie has always found comfort in her love of crafting and any spare time she has is spent in her parents’ summerhouse working on her beautiful creations. From intricately designed birthday cards to personalised gifts, Christie’s flair for the handmade knows no bounds and it’s not long before opportunity comes knocking. All of a sudden Christie sees a different future for her and Finn – one full of hope and possibility, and if the handsome Max Alexander is to be believed, one full of love too. It’s all there for the taking.
And then, all of sudden, Christie’s world is turned upside down.
Christie knows that something has to give, but what will she choose? Will she give up her dreams and the chance of real love? What price will she pay for doing the right thing? Can Christie find her happy ending in . . . Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses.
December 5, 2016
Merry Christmas from all at Matthews’ Towers!
Thank you to all my lovely friends and readers for your kind support in 2016. Your love, laughter and fun make my day. Look forward to more of it in the coming years.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a wealthy, healthy and happy 2017!
Lots of love from all at Matthews’ Towers – me, Lovely Kev and our dear Madge
C : ) xx
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