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Thursday 31 October 2013


I wish someone would whisk me away for a romantic weekend here?! A greedy girl can day dream can't she? Hmmm, good food, good wine, and good.....Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons (78515600)
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Halloween could be a ghoulishly-gourmet romantically driven date! Why wait for a single day in Feb?

I-Halloween! Weirdest Costumes

Anyone care to join me I? Very suave and just that edge of unnerving freaky. Check out some vintage outfits on
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/halloween-2013-13-of-the-weirdest-vintage-costumes-8878940.html?action=gallery&ino=7

Origins of Trick or Treat - aka Guising

After listening to some colleagues today grumbling about Americanism's and UK kids adopting US traditions, let me just put the record straight. Guising was the beginnings and that started over this side of the pond, heavily influenced by the Celts! My dear British people one has to remember that it was probably the Celts that exported it in the 1st. place! Now don't get me started on Proms:)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

USA READERS & Amazon Downloaders

I wish you all a great Halloween and thank you so much for all the sales. Moving Up is playing magically to it's namesake! I like good witches;)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,648 Paid in Kindle Store
http://www.amazon.com/MOVING-UP-MANOLOS-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B005H86SH4/ref=pd_sim_kstore_2

PLAY THE HALLOWEEN GOOGLE DOODLE AT LUNCH

There's nothing like making a spell when you're drowning in feckless admin! Ahhh.... roll on the witching hour and by that I mean the potion hour and by that I mean the magic potion and by that...
Oh just choose a cocktail.
Cauldron Cosmo
Menacing Mojito
Poison Pina
Bloody oh so Bloody Mary!
http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww&ei=nFNyUvOrH8TgsQaDooDIBQ&ved=0CBIQ1S4

James Blake wins the Mercury Prize

James Blake an amazing poignant, shy guy, he was amazing to see at Festival No.6 this September where the setting is surreal and the crowds not so overwhelming.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24745412
http://www.festivalnumber6.com/

SHOPPING-DOT-COM - Simple!

Well I'm not one to complain about being promoted on a website called shopping.com! My mind is always shopping unfortunately my credit rating likes to watch trains in an anorak! We are so very different;)

http://www.shopping.com/moving-up-on-manolos-ebook/LSsIjdve99xIshKrDjL_MQ==/info?sb=1

OH CANADA - You've gone POP


David Brent "THE KING OF CRINGE" announces GIG in BRISTOL- That was a foregone Conclusion itself:)

Gervais, talented beyond the Woods of Whitley. Wonder who be the lucky ones to get tickets? Here's an idea, Brent to make a Charity Record bet he'd sell more than Geldolf. Darkly taking the piss out of the cause he's supporting, I see midget 3 legged cats charities doing very well!
http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/oct/30/ricky-gervais-david-brent-foregone-conclusion-gig-bristol
http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/ricky-gervais/393828-ricky-gervais-rocks-as-david-brent-at-london-gig

Halloween Simpsons - What numbers can you find?

There are many layers of The 'incredible' Simpsons, I wonder if they'll include the nightmare 1,000,000,000,000,066,600,000,000,000,001 number this time.
Sheer genius writers. Read on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24724635

HOT BESTSELLERS ON AMAZON - TOP 10

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Nearly, but no cigar.... as yet!

BREAKING NEWS - 1st. BABY PICS OF NEW SPECIES FOUND

And just look at them, I want one xxx
http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/10/29/cute-pictures-baby-olinguito-found-in-colombia/

Bonjour mes amis français élégantes:)

Amusez-vous et profitez de tous
http://www.amazon.fr/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?__mk_fr_FR=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nina+whyle

What is the best price for an E-book?

It's tough when you first start out, no one knows you, how are people going to find out about your book? After a year writing should you put it on for free? Build up a following. Well there is no easy answer, most people write because it's what they want to do full time so it's not easy giving everything away without seeing some tiny reward. But a good way is to do competitions, that way you feel involved with your readers and hopefully generate a little buzz around your novel. You know that novel that took tears, your sleep, sweat, caffeine, all of your social life, and cheap nasty wine because you can't afford anything else because your book went up for free! Bit of a chicken and Egg conundrum.
One thing is, keep at it and do what you feel is right, if it's meant to be you'll be rewarded somehow:)
I have now been up since 4am, is that a smlog? Stupid O'clock Morning Start + Blogging.
Did warn you I might do this splice theme all day...

Amazing Pumpkins for Halloween!

Don't tell me Gwyneth Paltrow did all of these for her kids! She so super;)
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2013/oct/29/pumpkin-carvings-for-halloween-in-pictures

Dalloween - Halloween & Dogs!

Fits nicely into my splicing day. The versatility of Chihuahua's, the dog worlds character actors
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2013/oct/28/halloween-dogs-in-pictures#/?picture=421121707&index=0

Freaky Halloween Costumes on Kids

Odd, Inventive and hilarious. I can see Breaking Bad (one of the best series ever written) will be a popular theme tomorrow:)
http://www.boredpanda.com/kids-halloween-costume-ideas/

Doga? Dogs and Yoga

As if the baking world hadn't spliced it up enough! Lovely, super, really nice, oo, ah... but how do you do that with a Bernese Mountain Dog? Aha, if you have a "proper dog"  not a poggy (pretend dog!) would it be a Dork Out? There is no end to these amalgamations.
Must go now and have a Doffee, that's buying overpriced coffee (because you've woken up before the birds - not natural) with a Pomeranian Puppy stashed away in your handbag... if that's a Tote then you have a Dote etc etc etc. Send me your best mix-ups, I can see myself returning to this annoying new trend.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24129764

The Most precious Jewellery in the World

You know I have a penchant for all things sparkly. I drool at Boucheron's windows, practically lick them at Graffs until security guards with heavy accents remove me, well prise me off. But to this day I haven't been Mitre shopping! When I see all the refinery and pomp of the Catholic Top-Dog one wonders if he was the original Liberace and had to make up a cult because they all couldn't come out at once? Just pondering, that's all. The outfits are very OTT and no straight man would opt for over sized jewels, he'd be more Bond about it, gadgets and watches, perhaps a giant sun dial. Anyway the thoughts of an insomniac might entertain you all this morning, check this article out.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24731504

MATT GOSS AND NICOLE SCHERZINGER

Tuesday 29 October 2013

Hot Couple! Just came across this whilst getting my U-Tube clip, you can see the sneaky eye ups from them both;) Well a bit more eye candy than H. Lewis. She's what the call a triple threat...
Talented, Tasty and Tuneful:) Nicole is cool

Have a Dickens of a Christmas at F&M

Tiny Tim would appreciate a few more sells here:) Yes I'm referring to myself as Tiny Tim sad yet true!
Isn't this just quintessentially British, day dreaming over dullard data again...
Please Guv'nor no more spreadsheets!
http://view.designtakeaway.co.uk/?vcabid=hlhSenhjcSclgcegl&count=17/10/2013%2010:51:44-1
I dream of a land where all I do is 100 % writing stopping for a lush lunch of course;) Today's cup-a-soup just didn't cut the mustard.... in the words of classic Bros, "When will I, will I be famously published? Can you answer, can you answer that?"
"When will I get my books on Regent Street?"
'I won't answer I won't answer that!"
Shit, that song's gonna be in my head all afternoon now. Better sneak into the stationary cupboard and eat biscuits to keep my sanity buzzed in.


YEAR OF THE BUNNY - Great Xmas Idea's for Young & a bit older;)

When I flitted through Hong Kong in 2008, I discovered this shop:) Such fun, loved it. Previously to that I was holding Ice-Cream the Lion Bunny, who knew bunnies were so revered in the fast moving cool HK. My Bunny Bag has worn well, sometimes it's good to be young at heart not just a fashionable diva (as if!) Have a sense of fun not just a Birkin! (Although...)
http://morn.com.hk/
I'm going to get ready with my water bunny in 10 yrs!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit_(zodiac)


KOBO- BACK ON LINE

Only with Moving Up, where's FIGHTING LOVE & WHEN LIFE GOES POP?
http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Moving-Up-On-Manolos/book-PLaqQy7MHk-Xjfwwy7rjEg/page1.html?s=_GL8PCluLESIykXj53jWgQ&r=1

Moving Up On Manolos By: Nina Whyle

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BREAKING GOOD! WOW AMERICA- THANKS

& a lovely leap up for Poppy! Love it when DOT.COM starts biting on the heals of .CO.UK:)


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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,198 Paid in Kindle Store

http://www.amazon.com:83/When-chick-novel-about-friendship-ebook/dp/B00BWU16V4/ref=pd_sim_kstore_3

A fun chick lit novel about naughty sex, true friendship, and finding love in unexpected places.

Warning: This book contains flashing images of a sizzling sexual nature, one night stands, beautiful dresses, various lush locations, unbelievably handsome men, love, and true friendship.




You'll get the French reference when you read the book!
Back on the bike;)

Good Morning USA & Dot Commers

What a nice Rank to wake up to:) Do not say that fast, it becomes rather lewd! Thank you my stateside friends:)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,294 Paid in Kindle Store
http://www.amazon.com:83/gp/product/B005H86SH4/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1QN67Q2BPHJM5N7SKAE5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630072222&pf_rd_i=507846

Google Doodle & The Incredible's Edna Mode

Monday 28 October 2013

She was such a character, Edith Head. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Head

Lou Reed RIP or Rock On in Pandemonium (more APT)

Extraordinary songwriter:( as is Bowie
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24703353

GOODREAD'S REVIEWS

After a very dicey journey to spreadsheet data hell, thought to cheer myself up reminiscing.....
4.04/5 *:)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13494951-moving-up-on-manolos

Festival De Cannes

Sunday 27 October 2013

Fancy a breakaway? Are you dreading the storm, turn the lights out, surround yourself with candles and pop into Poppy's world, if you thought you were an arse when presented with the opposite sex, think again!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/When-chick-novel-about-friendship-ebook/dp/B00BWU16V4/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1

Breaking Waves

What with all the wind, water and weather! So many of you bought Moving Up, THANKS xxx
UK it'll be a good night to read Fighting Love, spooky woods and bad weather. All adds to the atmosphere.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Love-A-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0075MKBBE/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1


PUT PARANOIA TO BED OBAMA - HACK BATTER

Friday 25 October 2013

You all know your best friends don't tell you everything they think about you, otherwise you'd soon be short of friends. That's a given, that's why we have best friends, they support you knowing your foibles and you theirs, this doesn't mean you have to hang them out to dry in a consistent cycle of bad washing each time you meet. It's easier to criticise than compliment, like the old Shakespearian thang, tragedy is more interesting than comedy and love, yadah yadah yadah
So USA, get over it and enjoy your allies, doesn't matter what colour socks they choose. Spend the time, money and effort chasing the really bad guys... ie like sexist republicans, ban them from the Senate;) and make them really work.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24668286
You've gotta a lot of work to come up to the modern world. MEN!
My new phrase for the day: STOP HACK BATTERING

USA? Not even in top 20 for Women's Equality

Surely you're not happy about that Ladies? What's the deal there "leaders of the free world" the phrase becomes contradictory... hmmm
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