Mandy Baggot's Blog, page 14
July 31, 2013
Wednesday WIP!
Happy Hump Day everyone! We did it! It's the middle of the week! YAY! Believe me, when you've been playing Barbie and Harry Potter and making what feels like at least 7 meals a day for two always hungry girls, getting to Wednesday is a miracle!
So today I thought I'd let you into a little WIP (work in progress) news! There is some progress, despite the school holidays!
The novel I'm working on at the moment used to have a working title of Going South, because it's set inside the country music w...
July 25, 2013
Do You Remember? - Classics
My heroine in Do You Remember? is Emma Barron. Emma starts off as an English A-Level student studying Chaucer, Bram Stoker's Dracula and Jane Austen.
Chaucer
I studied Chaucer at school and I have to say I hated it! I couldn't get my head around the Old English or the supposed humour of the work which had my English teacher giggling insanely at times...well he was a bit crazy! It's a little bit odd then that I've mentioned him quite a lot in one of my novels (Chaucer not my English teacher). I...
Do You Remember? - Footballers
My hero of Do You Remember? is Guy, a pro-footballer playing for France and the fictional UK premier league team, Finnerham United.
The footballer that got me all hot under the collar was David Ginola. There's something about a Frenchman. Is it the je ne sais quoi? Or perhaps the va va voom? Well, in this picture it's definitely the pants!
So, share the footballer that makes you dribble and let me know who you'd let into your box!
All comments will be entered into the draw to win my leopar...
Do You Remember? - Holiday memories!
Do You Remember? is part-set in France where Emma is holidaying at the campsite where Guy works.
This photo of Camping La Baume - Residence La Palmeraie is courtesy of TripAdvisor
As most of you know, my favourite holiday destination is Corfu! It's the sun, the sea, the greenery, the beaches and the wonderful Greek people! The last couple of years we've been staying in a small village called Agios Spyridon in the north east of the island. It really is idyllic!
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So I'd like to hear what your favou...
July 23, 2013
IN THE SACK...with Pauline Barclay!
Today on In The Sack I have author Pauline Barclay!
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Pauline: I live on the beautiful island of Lanzarote in the Canary Isles with my husband and our two lovely rescue doggies.
I’ve lived in a few different places, Yorkshire, I was brought up there, Suffolk, Surrey, Holland and now the Canarys!
I spent many years working in the oil industry in communications and public relations. During those years, I burnt the midnight oil studying with Open University. After six years I gained...
July 22, 2013
The Star Child - Stephanie Keyes - Book Blitz!
From July 23-25, The Star Child, the YA Paranormal Romance from Stephanie Keyes is on sale for $1.99!
Kindle users can download from Amazon HERE.
Nook user? Download HERE.
"Keyes very cleverly ensures the book is unputdownable by reeling in the reader within the first few opening pages."- BestChickLit.com
"This was a wonderfully written Young Adult Paranormal Romance. The world and characters are phenomenally crafted."...
July 20, 2013
Sheryl Browne - Learning to Love
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Today on the blog I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow Loveahappyending Lifestyle contributor, Sheryl Browne and her brand new book, Learning to Love! You can get your hands on the book from tomorrow (22 July)!
About the Author:
Sheryl Browne grew up in Birmingham, UK, where she studied Art & Design. She wears many hats: a partner in her own business, a mother, and a foster parent to disabled dogs. Creative in spirit, Sheryl has always had a passion for writing. She has previo...
July 16, 2013
IN THE SACK...with Sue Fortin!
This week on In The Sack I have the wonderful author and my BFF, Sue Fortin!
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Sue Fortin writes women’s fiction; contemporary, suspense and time-slip, all with romance and a touch of danger.
Lover of cake, France and dragonflies. Hater of calories, maths and snakes. Sue lives in West Sussex with her family and her daft, old Labrador.
Sue writes for the on-line lifestyle magazine LLM. She is one ninth of The Romaniacs where she blogs regularly and, when not there, can be found at her own blo...
Wine, sweat and cheers! RNA Conference 2013
Despite still having the cold/hayfever/swine flu I developed en route to Sheffield I am back at my desk to sum up the wonderful RNA conference I attended at the weekend!
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Having missed my celebration news, when my deal with Harper Impulse was announced, while I was sweating in the car on the motorway, things could only get better. Wine and the Romaniacs was the way to go! Giving us a strip of grass t...
July 15, 2013
COVER REVEAL - Carrie Butler - Courage
Today I am really excited to be taking part in the cover reveal for Carrie Butler's upcoming New Adult novel, Courage. Courage is the second in the Mark of Nexus series and having read the first book, Strength, I can't wait to read this one! Release date is 15 October 2013!
And here is the GORGEOUS cover!
Rena Collins never thought she’d long for the past—back when affection from Wallace, her freakishly strong boyfriend, was the most dangerous aspect of her life. But now that...
