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[Stuart]

Hi!

Got here at last! Thank you Ignite!

Where to start without sounding like I'm responding to an add in a dating agency? I'll stick to the book stuff for now!

I have just published a novel on Kindle called Tollesbury Time Forever. It's done pretty well in its first week and has three wonderful reviews. It's about a Beatles-obsessed alcoholic who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a love of cricket and it follows his efforts to be reunited with the son he abandoned twenty-two years ago. The reviewers so far have called it "a work of art," "a cracking read," and "perfectly flawless," which is fine by me!

Here is a link to the book:
Tollesbury Time Forever

I have a blog at www.tollesburytimeforever.blogspot.com and a website at www.stuartayrisbooks.co.uk

Well, cheers! Look forward to getting to know you all!

Stu

[Patti (baconater)]

Welcome Stu!

So pleased you've found us.

[Kath]

Hi Stuart (again! - I'm starting to feel like a stalker!)
Your reviews are certainly impressive - I shall download this - but it might be a couple of weeks before I can read it. Got a couple of jobs on at the moment.
You are in a 'safe haven' here - we love hearing from our authors and no-one shoots you down in flames.
Whoops, there it goes - downloaded! Ta chuck!

[Stuart]

No - thank you!! Hope you enjoy it! And thank you Patti for the welcome!!

Nice people!

[Kath]

There's an Authors' Blogs thread just above this Stuart - if you shove your blog and web addresses in there they are available for those of us nosey beggars who like a shuftie.

[Stuart]

Will do!!

[Freddiesmum]

downloaded and will review when I have read it. Thanks for showing us your work! we like to know here!

[Stuart]

Thank you so much Freddiesmum!It is great to finally meet people that are as into books as I am! Feels like I've just stumbled upon the second finest pub in the world! (The first of course is The King's Head in Tollesbury!)

[Kath]

If we served beer here WE'D be the finest!

[Stuart]

How about we call it a tie? I have never been one for conflict!

[Kath]

Fair enough. Haven't worn a tie since school!

[Simon (Highwayman)]

You did it Stuart :)

Have a star
*

[Kath]

He's an author - he'll want 5 stars! *****

[Simon (Highwayman)]

Stuart wrote: "Thank you so much Freddiesmum!It is great to finally meet people that are as into books as I am! Feels like I've just stumbled upon the second finest pub in the world! (The first of course is The K..."

Are you sure? I thought it was The Pheasant in Biggleswade!

[Stuart]

I've not had a star since school! Thank you Simon!

[Stuart]

The Pheasant in Biggleswade sounds like something Mr Biggleswade should be arrested for!

[Stuart]

5 stars Ignite? Believe me, I am happy with any!! A simple soul me!

[Kath]

See, this is how we waste time here Stuart - go off and write something!

[Stuart]

Yes ma'am!

[Kath]

(I bet he doesn't!)

[Patti (baconater)]

I bet he's back in no time.

The Pheasant, Simon? Reaaaaaalllly?

I've been there, Stu. It's not even the best pub in Biggleswade. ;)

[Stuart]

Well I opened some wine - what can I say?

[Patti (baconater)]

Hehe. Welcome to your new addiction. ;)

[Stuart]

Just got rid of the last one - damn you BetFred!

[Patti (baconater)]

Lost me. What's a BetFred?

[Stuart]

gambling! Terrible thing!!

[Patti (baconater)]

Lol. Our group is a better addiction than gambling. Cheaper anyway.

[Stuart]

I've found that out already!

[Patti (baconater)]

Have you been exploring threads?

We have a great time in here, eh?

[Stuart]

I have! It is like a whole new world! (though I refuse to break into a disney song!!)

[Kath]

Just couldn't resist starting Tollesbury, Stuart. They know here that I'm captivated by beautiful writing - you've hooked me!

[Stuart]

Why thank you!!

[Patti (baconater)]

Kudos from Ignite. You've cracked it, Stuart.

She's not easy to please, her.

[Stuart]

Blimey!

[Philip (sarah)]

If it's good enough for Ignite I'm in!
Just bought it Stuart.

[Stuart]

Thank you so much!!! Maybe it's not just the ramblings of a madman after all!!! Thank you!!

[Kath]

I didn't say it wasn't mad! I just said it was beautiful. For some reason, some people believe me!

[Stuart]

Thank you!! Hurrah!

[Emma]

This is defo my next purchase, in fact, heading to .co.uk now! Have worked with a lot of Alcoholics in the last ward I worked on and have a family obsessed with cricket!! Just need to finish what I am reading now. I do keep changing my mind as to what is next to read - too many recomendations on here I think!

[Stuart]

Thank you so much Emma!!

Here's a link to an interview I've just done...

http://www.inspirationforum.co.uk/sho...

[Philip (sarah)]

Really enjoyed reading your interview Stuart.Cheers!

[Emma]

As did I, thanks Stuart

[Stuart]

Thank you!!

[Stuart]

Just going to add some of the reviews for Tollesbury Time Forever:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of Art, 9 Jan 2012
By
Sean Patrick Reardon

This review is from: Tollesbury Time Forever (Kindle Edition)

"I have been entertained by many a good read, but what I truly enjoy, the reason why I read, is to be emotionally moved. A truly good piece of writing stays with you after the last page has been read and makes an impact on the way you view not only the world around you, but yourself. TOLLESBURY TIME FOREVER is such a story. The product description caught my attention and after reading the sample chapters, I could not buy it fast enough. There are sentences, paragraphs, and passages within, that are better than entire novels I have read. During the course of the read, I had to make the decision to keep moving on rather than re-reading the beautiful prose, because the story was so good, I wanted to finsh it. A catch-22 for sure, but I knew I would be revisting the story again.

Along with the excellent writing and story, there are plenty of twists and turns you will never figure out, and it all builds up to a tremendous ending.

From the first page to the last, I was engaged, entertained, and most of all emotionally invested. As a reader, I could not ask for any more!"Tollesbury Time Forever

[Stuart]

5.0 out of 5 stars Tollesbury Time Forever, 15 Jan 2012

By
Martina Callaghan "CWP"

This review is from: Tollesbury Time Forever (Kindle Edition)

Tollesbury Time Forever is a strange, magical book. The story is an exploration of an unusual man, of a special place, of a time, of music and of love. The writing is lyrical; an unusual mixture of prose, poetry and even song. This is no ordinary read and it carries a simple, important message. Read it yourself to see if it will speak to you. You won't find another book like it again.

[Stuart]

5.0 out of 5 stars Tollesbury Time Forever, 10 Jan 2012

By
Mr. G. G. Steward
This review is from: Tollesbury Time Forever (Kindle Edition)

"When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody's help in anyway. But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured, Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors."

Tollesbury Time Forever - what a cracking read!

A roller-coaster journey into the mind(s) of a troubled soul, which terrifies you one minute, mystifies you the next and then has a tug at your heart strings for good measure.

Wonderfully written, well paced with a strong, original and emotional story line. The detailed description of characters, places, feelings and thoughts really bring this book to life from the outset - if you like books that you find difficult to put down, you'll absolutely love this one!

Great job!

[Simon (Highwayman)]

Amazon Direct Link :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tollesbury-Ti...

[Stuart]

Thank you Simon - keep forgetting about directing people to the actual book! I'll get the hang of all this someday!

[Alison]

Hi Stuart
Don't worry too much about the marketing - with Ignite in your corner you'll do just fine ;-)

[Stuart]

Well that's good to know! I spent years putting up stalls in Romford Market when I was a kid - but this a whole different thing!!