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Jim’s the latest Man Crush Monday
Yes, Jim from Drumbeats has been chosen as the “man crush” for this week: “swoon-worthy”, “awesome” – aaahhh, lovely! Here’s the review:
Writing one novel is hard but how do you write a series?
This post really had me thinking – and I enjoyed writing it … in anticipation of my Drumbeats trilogy. How am I crafting the series? Have I got a plan for all three books? How do they follow on from each other? How do I remember details through all three books and not make any dreadful errors?
Drumbeats starts the trilogy with eighteen year old Jess flying off from England to Africa (Ghana) for her gap year in 1965 – growing up, facing adult decisions and trying to find her way in the world. Tagged as “about confronting challenges and looking beyond what we know”, “thought-provoking”, “totally invested in Jess’s life now”, “a story that will stay in my mind”, “I can’t wait to continue Jess’s journey”, “wonderful quality of writing”, “a brilliantly crafted book”, “a brilliant read” …
Walking in the Rain continues Jess’s story back in England – marriage to the love of her life and an unimaginable situation to face. It’s been tagged as “heart warming”, “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity”. Due out next summer.
Before I Die sees Jess struggling to pick up the pieces of her life and make something positive of it, persuaded by her best friend to draw up a “bucket list”. Is a return to Ghana on her to-do list? Tagged as “a feel-good read”.
http://www.devikafernando.com/blog/blog-tour-drumbeats-by-julia-ibbotson
Why did I set Drumbeats in the 1960s?
Guest post today – find out why I loved setting my novel Drumbeats in the 1960s. What was it about that time that intrigued me and made me choose 1965-6 as my context for the book? What was happening then? What was Jess’s mind-set? Why was West Africa in turmoil?
Guest Post: 5 Reasons Why I Loved Setting My Novel in the 1960’s by Julia Ibbotson
BROOK COTTAGE BOOKS – BLOG TOUR FOR DRUMBEATS 8th – 19th September, 2014
Another brilliant review today on my book tour!
First can I say many thanks to the author for sending me a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review as part of the Drumbeats Book Tour
My Review
Reading the synopsis for Drumbeats my first thought was that this is not my usual choice of book. However although I have definite preferences when I’m buying, I’m generally pretty eclectic in my taste and can very often be persuaded to step outside my comfort zone and try something completely different. If anything drew me to this novel it had to be the beautiful cover and I do think if I was not doing a professional review it probably would have played a big part in influencing me to buy.
The synopsis for Drumbeats gave all the indications of an interesting read. What I had not anticipated, however, was the wonderful quality of the writing. It’s a brilliantly crafted book where sights…
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Another brilliant review!
Goodreads giveaway 4 copies of Drumbeats to be won!
Get your skates on! 90 something people have already registered for a free giveaway copy of Drumbeats on Goodreads. Don’t miss out, go to the link below and request a copy. I just ask that you write a brief review if possible on Goodreads and/or Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com . That would be brilliant! Thank you. Please also feel free to get in touch with me via this website with any comments on my latest novel. It’s my debut novel, although I’ve written lots before but not published a novel until now. I already know some bits that I could have improved – oh dear, I’m such a self-critic! See what you think …
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/107088-drumbeats
Drumbeats launch tour
Starting today for two weeks the chance to read reviews, guest blogs, interviews about my new book Drumbeats which is shortlisted for the Romance Readers’ Awards at the Festival of Romantic Fiction.
There are giveaways too: a copy of my book, pens, keyrings, etc, so have a go: enter the Rafflecopter giveaway competition.
http://brookcottagebooks.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page_7.html
Win a paperback copy of Drumbeats
Watch out for copies of the paperback edition of Drumbeats to be won for four lucky entrants to the Goodreads giveaway shortly at:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6017965.Julia_Ibbotson
The competition runs from 8th September to 6th October, so get your skates on …!
Breaking news from Romance Readers’ Awards
So thrilled that Drumbeats is shortlisted for the awards, and especially because Sarah Taylor, the awards organiser, says this:
“With the highest number of entries the awards have had in their four year history, the standard this year was exceptionally high with many highly rated novels not making the shortlists. The breath and depth of quality writing in romantic fiction should be celebrated and that’s what these awards are all about.”
I’m honoured.
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