Lucy Mitchell's Blog, page 27
September 28, 2020
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes! 
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
#TuesdayBookBlog Stuck On You @PortiaMacintosh #romcom ❤️
Don’t you just love the excitement which comes with reading a book that ticks all of your favourite subject boxes?
This book, Stuck on You, by Portia Macintosh brings together three of my favourite things in life; romance, Christmas and post-it-notes.
What a clever idea – to start a romance via some interactions via post-it-notes!
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As a huge fan of post-it-note messages I let out a squeal of joy when I read this book’s premise.
Here’s the blurb:
Could a post-it note really lead to love…?
Sadie doesn’t have time for finding love. She’s too busy as PA for famous artist Damian Banks. When she’s not arranging exhibitions, she’s organising his dry cleaning or dumping his never ending stream of girlfriends.
But when she strikes up an unusual friendship with her desk share buddy, she finds a confidante and a new potential love interest. Problem is, they’ve never actually met…
With Christmas just around the corner, can Sadie put herself first for a change and find what she’s been looking for all along?
The brand new romantic comedy from top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald, Mhairi McFarlane and Zara Stoneley.
Here’s my review:
This book was funny, uplifting and made me fall in love with the genre of romantic comedy all over again.
I loved the whole set up; lonely Sadie, Damien, her boss from hell and the mystery co-worker, Adam, who she interacts with via post-it-notes as they are never in the office at the same time. To make things even more heartfelt Portia Macintosh has set this book in the run up to Christmas.
I liked the way Portia injects life into her book characters. She blesses them all with witty banter and quirky traits. All of which makes them spring off the page.
I adored the Christmas with Sadie’s parents and their many quirky but seriously fun festivities. Also I thought the dad jokes were hilarious.
This book made me smile throughout. Please can we have more books where romances involve post-it-notes.
This was a very enjoyable read and I shall be reading more from Portia Macintosh.
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Purchase Link – buff.ly/3f9Yy8M
Author Bio
Portia MacIntosh is a bestselling romantic comedy author of 12 novels, including It’s Not You, It’s Them and Honeymoon For One. Previously a music journalist, Portia writes hilarious stories, drawing on her real life experiences.
Social Media Links:
Newsletter sign up: http://bit.ly/PortiaMacIntoshNewsletter
https://portiamacintosh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/macintoshportia
https://twitter.com/PortiaMacIntosh
http://instagram.com/portiamacintoshauthor
http://bookbub.com/authors/portia-macintosh
September 26, 2020
Why The Writing Validation You Are Searching For Might Never Be Found #AmWriting
Inside the minds of most writers the same questions must rotate on a regular basis.
These include:
– Am I a good writer?
– Am I good enough to write a book?
– Do I have what it takes to write a decent book?
– Do I have what it takes to sell books?
– Are my stories good enough to attract an agent or publisher?
– Am I capable of acquiring good reviews?
– Is my writing good enough?
Some writers decide not to waste their time answering the questions and some writers spend too much time trying to answer the questions in their head. *Raises hand*
The writers in the latter camp, rush out into the world, searching high and low for some form of external validation, to help answer the questions about their writing pinging around their head.
Are they a good writer?
It’s a tough question to answer when all your beta readers had differing views on your latest draft. The chances on everyone agreeing on whether you are a ‘good writer’ feels slim.
No one can give you a solid guarantee on whether your books will attract the attention of an agent, a publisher and then readers.
You would think that once you find the agent, the publisher and the book deal, your questions will be answered as you will have received the validation you have been searching for. I hate to be a party pooper but if you read interviews and listen to their podcasts you will hear published authors STILL questioning themselves and their craft.
The search for external validation never stops.
After years of searching for external validation, I am starting to wonder whether searching for the answers to the questions, is simply ANOTHER distraction.
We might never find the external validation we are searching for and even when we do, it still fails to answer the question.
So I am taking action and issuing a memo:
Memo
To: all writers:
Can we all ignore the questions in our heads?
Searching for external validation is pointless.
Action: Believe in your own work.
Thank you.
Keep writing!
September 22, 2020
#CoverReveal
OMG – Christmas has come early for all us Cockleberry Bay fans!
Bless Nicola May for knowing what we all wanted for Christmas – another fabulous romcome from Cockleberry Bay with a Christmas spin on it!
Here’s the cover:
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Christmas in Cockleberry Bay
Meet old and new characters in the Bay for Christmas fun and frolics.
With both the Corner Shop and Cockleberry Café in safe hands, Rosa turns her attention to Ned’s Gift, the charity set up in memory of the great-grandfather whose legacy turned her life around.
Over at the Ship Hotel, Lucas has his work cut out with his devious new girlfriend and the mystery poisoning of an anonymous hotel inspector. Will the hotel still get its 3-star Seaside Rosette?
Will Mary find true love at last? Can Titch cope with the demands of the shop and being heavily pregnant. And can Rosa, with a baby of her own, pull off the Cockleberry Bay Charity Christmas Concert in time?
Christmas in Cockleberry Bay is a festive delight for fans of Rosa and her cheeky mini dachshund Hot, delivering a feast of unpredictable events and surprises.
Pre-order Links
Kindle – UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JHJKLQF/
Kindle – .com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JHJKLQF/
Paperback – http://eye-books.com/books/christmas-in-cocklberry-bay
Publication Date – 4th December
Author Bio
Nicola May is a rom-com superstar. She is the author of eleven romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the Kindle bestseller charts. Two of them won awards at the Festival of Romance, and another was named ebook of the week in The Sun. The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay became the best-selling Kindle book in the UK, across all genres, in January 2019, and was Amazon’s third-bestselling novel in that year.
She lives near Ascot racecourse with her black-and-white rescue cat, Stan.
Follow Nicola May
Website – http://www.nicolamay.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NicolaMayAuthor
Twitter – https://twitter.com/nicolamay1
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/author_nicola/
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#CoverReveal
OMG – Christmas has come early for all us Cockleberry Bay fans!
Bless Nicola May for knowing what we all wanted for Christmas – another fabulous romcome from Cockleberry Bay with a Christmas spin on it!
Here’s the cover:
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Christmas in Cockleberry Bay
Meet old and new characters in the Bay for Christmas fun and frolics.
With both the Corner Shop and Cockleberry Café in safe hands, Rosa turns her attention to Ned’s Gift, the charity set up in memory of the great-grandfather whose legacy turned her life around.
Over at the Ship Hotel, Lucas has his work cut out with his devious new girlfriend and the mystery poisoning of an anonymous hotel inspector. Will the hotel still get its 3-star Seaside Rosette?
Will Mary find true love at last? Can Titch cope with the demands of the shop and being heavily pregnant. And can Rosa, with a baby of her own, pull off the Cockleberry Bay Charity Christmas Concert in time?
Christmas in Cockleberry Bay is a festive delight for fans of Rosa and her cheeky mini dachshund Hot, delivering a feast of unpredictable events and surprises.
Pre-order Links
Kindle – UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JHJKLQF/
Kindle – .com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JHJKLQF/
Paperback – http://eye-books.com/books/christmas-in-cocklberry-bay
Publication Date – 4th December
Author Bio
Nicola May is a rom-com superstar. She is the author of eleven romantic comedies, all of which have appeared in the Kindle bestseller charts. Two of them won awards at the Festival of Romance, and another was named ebook of the week in The Sun. The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay became the best-selling Kindle book in the UK, across all genres, in January 2019, and was Amazon’s third-bestselling novel in that year.
She lives near Ascot racecourse with her black-and-white rescue cat, Stan.
Follow Nicola May
Website – http://www.nicolamay.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NicolaMayAuthor
Twitter – https://twitter.com/nicolamay1
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/author_nicola/
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