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Novel set in E Dulwich: Now You Know

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Chaps


East Dulwich in a novel? Really? Yes, indeed. East Dulwich ? the Blue Mountain Cafe, in penultimate scene ? features in a new novel, called Now You Know.


Local bookshops stocking it include Bookseller Crow and Revue. Cheners can get it in for you ? in fact, any bookshop can order it *like that*. Also available online through all of the usual channels, and on Kindle, iReader and ... please don?t make me list everything. Basically, no matter what format you like, it?s available.


...But then, if, like me, you?re old-fashioned, there?s nothing better than popping into the local bookshop and walk away with a paperback under your arm.


If you want to see more before committing yourself to anything, please have a peek at www.nowchristopher.com


But for now: I lived in and around East Dulwich for years and, in fact, finished the first draft of the book during a seven-month stint on Lordship Lane. There was a celebration at Franklin?s that night. Oh, yes, there was.


Also, I was part of the EDWG, and the book was edited by Debi Alper, who lives (and writes) locally.


All the best and thanks. And I hope you like the book. Please have a peek, spread the word, review it if you like.

Chris



Now You Know

Part mystery, part coming of age, part audacious grasp for celebrity and its riches, Now You Know shows Charlie in an imagined dialogue with Stephen Fry, recounting the summer when he was seventeen, and lived next door to a man who he?s certain was the mysterious hero, known only as M.

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does 'sifting swiftly up the high street' count?


kford Wrote:

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> woodrot Wrote:

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> > any car chases in it ?

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> No. The new traffic calming out paid to that.

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n_carraway Wrote:

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> does 'sifting swiftly up the high street' count?

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> > > any car chases in it ?

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> > No. The new traffic calming out paid to that.


Yes, as long as you're not in the bus lane between the hours of 07:00 - 10:00 Monday to Friday.

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Don't you find all those screaming kids have a soberingly contraceptive effect? Maybe it's just me.


n_carraway Wrote:

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> Ha! Well, it's something of a love scene, when two

> people first meet. So, slow service is good

> service, if you want to moment to last.

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I can personally recommend this book. It really is a cracking read. This is an extract from my critique:


Now you Know is a dense and complex novel with a number of interlinked themes running throughout, yet it is written with a subtle and light touch, in spite of the nature of the content... The writing is of a very high standard indeed, with a very fresh, unique and engaging first person voice ... some highly accomplished writing. There are some delightful moments of humour to contrast with the more sparsely written and shocking details of violence. This helps to vary the mood and increase the impact of the horrific passages... There are also moments of almost unbearable poignancy.


In answer to Alan Medic's question, no, EDWG is open to everyone and has over 200+ on the email list. That's a lot of local talent and Chris is one of the best. More info at www.edwg.co.uk

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