ED Grazia writer & author of BONDI BLONDE

[jumpingbean]

Hello ED'ites,

Just a note to say that I'm a local journalist, published in Grazia, Marie Claire, Red, The Guardian, Times Style, and more, and my debut novel ??Bondi Blonde ? has just been published as an e-book (?1.59 on Amazon). Exciting!

I know there are a few book clubs in the area and I just wanted say that if any of you chose to review the book I'd LOVE to hear what you think, share the journey of the book with you...I've been signed to Curtis Brown with it and Holly Valance has read it and given me a quote for the cover...etc.

I love my 'hood' and all the creatives that make it the postcode T.D.F ;-)

You can read what the press has to say about it, and contact me, at www.lucillehowe.com, read more about me at www.curtisbrown.co.uk/lucille-howe and the book is here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bondi-Blonde-ebook/dp/B0080XQVMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340374250&sr=8-1

That's all! Happy holiday reading, whatever candy you choose for your Kindle this summer xxx

[the-e-dealer]

Is your book written in code too?

[Loz]

One would hope the author has a good editor...

[the-e-dealer]

OMG IHS !

[jumpingbean]

What do you mean?

[jumpingbean]

May I make a polite request for any 'haters' to stay off this thread.

[MrBen]

I think it's just usual EDF sniffy banter Jumpingbean. The world is full of armchair cynics, many of whom won't bother their arses to do anything. Completing a book takes a great deal of time, hard work, motivation and discipline - whatever anyone says and whatever anyone thinks of the content it's a huge achievement so well done (and good luck).

[jumpingbean]

Mr Ben,

What a delightful chap you are! Thank you so much for waving your virtual pom poms for me. I just wanted to spread some positivity in the community and offer to share my experiences...maybe inspire some of those cynics out of their armchairs. Lovely meeting you on here and thank you again for taking the time to write.

Best wishes,

Lucille x

[woodrot]

Im not going to get on your case, and im sure its a great book given your background and the cover really is a delight, but if you come along for a bit of self PR then ask for nothing critical in return, then you may find things dont go according to plan. Good luck.

[jimbo1964]

Good luck Jumpingbean. I hope it does well xx

[Salsaboy]

Is that you on the front cover of the book?

[jumpingbean]

The critisism wasn't aimed at my book but the way my post was written. Not just PR'ing but offering to share my experiences and knowledge at no cost. The book is only ?1.59. Believe me, there are quicker ways to earn that than spending time communicating on this forum! Pls see note about negativity. I'd like to keep this thread as a conversation between those interested. Enjoy you weekend. Lucille x

[jumpingbean]

I wish! Sorry to disappoint.

[jumpingbean]

Jimbo, you are very kind. It's not going to make me a rich woman but I do enjoy getting feedback from readers.

[Salsaboy]

oooooo you know the delightful Miss Khoo. Lucky you.

[jumpingbean]

I did interview her, yes. She's an inspiration...a real self-starter who made all her success happen for herself. She pitched her TV show to the BBC, and her book to the publishers, without any fancy agent or publicist. Glamorous, talented and ambitious. Go the Khoo!

[Salsaboy]

And she's a fantastic cook!

[jumpingbean]

ha,ha, yes, that was the 'talent' bit :)

[Salsaboy]

Has she got a boyfriend?

*looks for passport and euros, just in case*

[jumpingbean]

She has, sorry : ( Trade those euros for ?'s and buy yourself a 99 Flake instead.