Novel set in E Dulwich: Now You Know

[n_carraway]

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.

[????]

Are the Good lady folk allowed or is it just for the chaps

[n_carraway]

Ha, yes, Good Lady Folk are of course included. I meant 'chaps' in the silly and all inclusive sense.

[Bozza]

Just bought a copy for the kindle, good luck!

[woodrot]

Scene in The Blue MOuntain cafe - must be a very long scene - they dont exactly pu the customer first in that place

[Sue]

woodrot Wrote:

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> Scene in The Blue MOuntain cafe - must be a very

> long scene - they dont exactly pu the customer

> first in that place

:))

[steveo]

You're not local though. Is this suitable for local people?

[n_carraway]

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.

[maxxi]

steveo Wrote:

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> You're not local though. Is this suitable for

> local people?

Only the abridged version which is only available in local shops and only sold to locals with proof of localness.

[n_carraway]

League of Gentlemen?

You're right. No longer local, but still love Franklin's. And the butcher.

steveo Wrote:

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> You're not local though. Is this suitable for

> local people?

[n_carraway]

Cheers, Bozza. Yoo're very kind. Hope you enjout it.

Best

Chris

Bozza Wrote:

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> Just bought a copy for the kindle, good luck!

[joy]

just ordered it on amazon :))

[woodrot]

any car chases in it ?

[kford]

woodrot Wrote:

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> any car chases in it ?

No. The new traffic calming out paid to that.

[n_carraway]

Aw, cheers, Joy. Thank you. Hope you like it.

Chris

joy Wrote:

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> just ordered it on amazon :))

[sillywoman]

just got the kindle version - looking forward to it :)

[n_carraway]

Thank you, Sillywoman. Hope you like it.

Best wishes

Chris

sillywoman Wrote:

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> just got the kindle version - looking forward to

> it :)

[n_carraway]

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.

[kford]

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.

[Alan Medic]

Honest, I don't know. Is EDWG a women's group?

[Guest]

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.

[n_carraway]

If it is, I could be in trouble.

Alan Medic Wrote:

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> Honest, I don't know. Is EDWG a women's group?

[n_carraway]

A bunch of you wrote to say you ordered it. And I never would have guessed so many would have checked ohecked out this thread. I'm very, very chuffed. Thanks

Chris

[Debi]

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

[iheartED2]

sounds interesting. will let you know my thoughts once i have read it.