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October 1, 2014
Win a Paperback Copy of After Wimbledon!
Guess what? I’m running a giveaway through Goodreads of a paperback copy of After Wimbledon! To enter the giveaway you need to be a member of Goodreads, but you can sign up for free. You’ll then need to go to the giveaway page to enter the draw. While you’re there, come friend me! The giveaway will run 1-31 October 2014. […]
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September 30, 2014
Chick Lit Books & Women’s Fiction I’ve Read (Sept 14)
I’m making an effort to read more fiction, as I’ve been reading far too many books on marketing. So, I think it’s time to start a regular post on the women’s fiction and chick lit books that I’ve read. This month I’ve read: Chick Lit Books 100 Proposals by Holly Martin Best friends Suzie and […]
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September 27, 2014
If She’s In Fashion, I Didn’t Write Her
If you’ve read my books, it will come as no surprise when I tell you that I don’t follow fashion. I never have done. Fashion is one of many things in popular culture that I just don’t get. That’s not to say that I don’t appreciate beautiful clothes or recognise that a well-chosen outfit can […]
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September 20, 2014
Information in the Early Daze
I was reading reviews of Early Daze to update its description and I noticed one reviewer felt the book wasn’t realistic, because “most parents would want to know everything.” Writing about unusual and difficult situations is a challenge for precisely this reason, because people don’t always react the way you would expect. In fact, they […]
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September 16, 2014
Work in Progress – September 14 + Call for Beta Readers
Toddler has started nursery! She’s settled in well and I’m revelling in having proper writing time. And, as if that wasn’t enough, I now have a desk to work at. I’m feeling more productive already. Brittany book I really have to pick a title, don’t I? All being well, I will finish the current edit […]
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September 13, 2014
Holidaying With Family
This year, three generations of my family went on holiday together: my parents and my sister and I with our families. We got a holiday cottage near the Yorkshire coast for a week and it was lovely. Those of you who have tried holidaying with a toddler will confirm that it isn’t all that relaxing. […]
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September 12, 2014
Amazon Kindle Deal: Get Early Daze for 99c 12-13 Sept 14
Early Daze is a kindle countdown deal for two days only. Grab it while you can! If you’ve already read it, have you checked out all the extras?
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September 9, 2014
Chick Lit Authors Who Are Sadly Under-Rated
Looking for new chick lit authors to read? Check out this article: Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Under-Rated Authors In The Chick Lit Genre! | Girls Love To Read. I may have to do my own one of these soon. Who would be on your list?
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September 6, 2014
The Dr Pepper Prophecies Was a Winner in the Readers’ Favorite Awards!
The Dr Pepper Prophecies was given the bronze medal in the chick lit category. Their reviewer had already given it 5 stars. This is the first award it’s been entered in (but maybe not the last…)
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September 1, 2014
Win a Kindle Fire!
