Fifty, shades and going grey...

Old Ted -  star of
Surfing in Stilettos

Amanda Wilson is back. Her plans for an exciting adult 'gap year' touring around Europe are thwarted  due to a series of unfortunate events. She finds herself abandoned in France with only a cellar of Chateau Plonk, a large orange Space-hopper and Old Ted the dog for company. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, it would seem...

It's finally the official launch day for the paperback version of Surfing in Stilettos. ThornBerry Publishing will be bringing out the Kindle version next month - date to be announced.

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I am afraid I am all over the internet today. There are posts about me (things that not even you knew) extracts from the book and prizes to be won. Just found this wonderful post from Celia who is an amazing woman - click HERE

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I am very proud of the attention the novel has already attracted including its nomination to the Costa Awards and the superb reviews that it has already received. You can read them on Amazon UK and Amazon US. There are other reviews on my website HERE.
Many grateful thanks to all of you who have taken the time and trouble to read the book and review it. If you are currently reading it please let me know what you think in the comments below.

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The next few days will also see a few articles, reviews and I shall be guesting on various blogs. Today you can find me at the following:

loveahappyendng.com Find out why I write and read an extract from the novel not seen elsewhere before.
There is even more about the book and further extracts at Famous Five Plus
You must visit Dizzy C who has a copy of both my novels to give away at Dizzy C's Little Book Blog
Lynda Dickson at Books Direct has set up a fabulous post for me which I wasn't expecting and made a lump appear in my throat.

I am guesting at:
Romance that Rocks Your World with Nicky Wells
Taking the Plunge with Sheryl Browne where I talk about a time in my life I rarely discuss-it'll probably surprise you.

You can read a terrific newspaper feature HERE

Book Signing photos on Facebook - even one with me in specs!

You can listen to the podcasts from Stafford FM HERE and find out what Kim Nash thought of Surfing in Stilettos.

Finally, please pop along to Indies Unlimited where you can see all three of the book trailers that were made for this book. Please vote for the one you like the most. Your opinion is very much valued.

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As part of the lead up to the launch I have been running a sort of treasure/person hunt on Facebook recently. Final clues will be given out this week and winners announced in the next few days.

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The elegant and mysterious Bibi Chevalier, Amanda Wilson's new friend, will be available for an on-line chat on Twitter this week too. Times and day to be announced.

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Huge thanks to all of you who have encouraged me and continued to support me throughout this year while I finished Surfing in Stilettos and I hope that you thoroughly enjoy it and it makes you laugh like crazy. After all..."He who laughs...lasts!"