Sunday 31 October 2010

EVIL REVIEWS

So it was all going along nicely on Kindle and then someone posted the most horrible review of Naked! Obviously didn't get that the book is essentially chick-lit and a comedy. Seemed to think I was trying to write another Shopaholic (a reviewer made the connection to Sophie Kinsella, not me) and took joy in insisting I didn't know where the plot was going.

I know it's only one amongst the many positive reviews, but it still hurts. Still, people have a right to an opinion. Going to drown myself in cupcakes now!

Monday 11 October 2010

Final drafts, edits and hell

What do the above three have in common. Hmm. Not difficult, is it? They all involve time spent away from XFactor, EastEnders, donut-buying activities and any other insignificant way I can procrastinate.

Marrying Out of Money, my second novel, is due out on ebook/Kindle etc November 30th, and it is going to be a close-run thing as to whether it is ready in time.

There are so many important aspects of publicity that I am ignoring, because I am tied to my desk (before and after hours, thanks to my day job) writing, fine-tuning, and generally freaking out.

Luckily, the paperback version of the title is now scheduled for mid-2011 (phew), which does give me some time to drum up decent business, but still, we all know how important it is for authors to get out there and spread the word. Instead of spreading jam on a toastie, which is about what I am managing these days.

On a brighter note, Naked in Knightsbridge is selling well on Kindle - a nice surprise, especially since I expected loads of returns when people realised it wasn't porn. As chick-lit authors go, I am pretty sedate when it comes to bedroom antics (literally, and in an authorship sense!). I suppose too much gooey stuff bores me, so I prefer not to include it.

So that's it for now. Apologies if I am a little down-beat. Must be low blood sugar!

Best,

Nicky.

Sunday 31 October 2010

EVIL REVIEWS

So it was all going along nicely on Kindle and then someone posted the most horrible review of Naked! Obviously didn't get that the book is essentially chick-lit and a comedy. Seemed to think I was trying to write another Shopaholic (a reviewer made the connection to Sophie Kinsella, not me) and took joy in insisting I didn't know where the plot was going.

I know it's only one amongst the many positive reviews, but it still hurts. Still, people have a right to an opinion. Going to drown myself in cupcakes now!

Monday 11 October 2010

Final drafts, edits and hell

What do the above three have in common. Hmm. Not difficult, is it? They all involve time spent away from XFactor, EastEnders, donut-buying activities and any other insignificant way I can procrastinate.

Marrying Out of Money, my second novel, is due out on ebook/Kindle etc November 30th, and it is going to be a close-run thing as to whether it is ready in time.

There are so many important aspects of publicity that I am ignoring, because I am tied to my desk (before and after hours, thanks to my day job) writing, fine-tuning, and generally freaking out.

Luckily, the paperback version of the title is now scheduled for mid-2011 (phew), which does give me some time to drum up decent business, but still, we all know how important it is for authors to get out there and spread the word. Instead of spreading jam on a toastie, which is about what I am managing these days.

On a brighter note, Naked in Knightsbridge is selling well on Kindle - a nice surprise, especially since I expected loads of returns when people realised it wasn't porn. As chick-lit authors go, I am pretty sedate when it comes to bedroom antics (literally, and in an authorship sense!). I suppose too much gooey stuff bores me, so I prefer not to include it.

So that's it for now. Apologies if I am a little down-beat. Must be low blood sugar!

Best,

Nicky.