HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

What a year, my first as a successful Author and all thanks to you. Book 3 is nearly there but I won't make the same mistake twice, rush it and do my own proof reading! Say no more;)

So how about a Valentine's Launch? A perfect date for romance, an excuse to revel in some soppyness and perhaps admire your newly acquired tiffany box after an exquisite champagne breakfast! We can all dream eh?

I'm not a believer in new years resolutions but I solemnly vow that Book 3 (Any guesses at the title yet after the recent Friday Snippets?) is fast approaching your e-platforms. 

Book 4 soon (ish) Summer/Autumn, just jot it in your calendar when you change the seasons fashions!

As I nearly cracked into Amazon.co.uk Top # 10 in Women's fiction in 2012 I have great hopes for 2013 with all of your help naturally. You have been such stars each and everyone of you that has downloaded, shared, reviewed (complimentary;) and promoted in your own circles. I can only hope all of you have a wonderful 2013 and keep doing what you're doing I wouldn't be here without your support.

18657 + 1343 = 20,000 Magical Number

Didn't quite make the 20,000 mark. But there is time! Between all of you you must know another 1343 people! Be nice to end the year on a big fat figure:)

2012 - The Report!

July was the biggest month with over 4300 books sold and you definitely preferred the summer months for a bit of fun reading. So did all of you go into hibernation?! ;) Or are you just summer butterflies?

Monday's Ranks!

The last sales meeting of 2012! C'mon guys and gals one last push eh!

MOVING UP ON MANOLOS

• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,060 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
• #63 in Books > Fiction > Women Writers & Fiction
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• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #7,176 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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  • Amazon Bestseller-Rang: #52.920 Bezahlt in Kindle-Shop (Siehe Top 100 Bezahlt in Kindle-Shop)

FESTIVE FIGHTING?

FIGHTING LOVE OFFER, it's not just the soaps that can showcase a good fight this Xmas!

• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews 
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #16,670 Paid in Kindle Store 
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Love-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0075MKBBE/ref=pd_sim_kinc_1

THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO

Respect to Gerry, bet him and Henson are having fun up in Puppet Heaven.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20846670

AMAZON PROMO NEWS

HOW LUCKY AM I, PROMOTION FREE FROM THE BIG NOISE! LAST PUSH BEFORE 2013

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & Glædelig JUL

BEST WISHES TO EVERYONE BUT ESPECIALLY ALL YOU READERS XXX
REMEMBER TO BUY/GIFT YOUR COPIES BEFORE 2013--- THE YEAR OF INFLATION;)
HAVE A WONDERFUL XMAS
LOTS OF HUGS, LOVES AND GENERAL SQUIDGYNESS
NINA W!

Looking For A Last Minute Gift?

Click and send and e-book!  Well a last minute cheeky pitch before eating resumes! Looking for that 20.000 before 2013:) That'll make my Crimbo
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Dickens Classics & Gillian Andersen

I've read most of them, but not all. Somehow Christmas isn't Christmas without at least one Dicken's tale on the box! Apparently why Dickens's encapsulates that feeling so well is he experienced more white Christmas's than average.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20663427
A favourite adaptation is Bleak House with the X-Files Lass! Perfect Sunday afternoon, open fire and open box of chocolates!

How to Test Your Wi-Fi Signal- Latest Technology!

Although correct I'm still slightly despondent on having the same electrical properties as a bag of spuds!
We all remember making Potato clocks! After devouring a Crimbo dinner, there's probably little difference in the aesthetics too!  Yummmm, indulgence and bloating- nothing that the female species isn't used to;)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20813441

18433 - Officially not quite there;)

Could we reach 20.000 book sales before 2013... in my first year as an author?
A little rally for Xmas maybe?! xxx

AMAZON.COM - XMAS REVIEW

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, December 19, 2012 By  Kristi - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: MOVING UP ON MANOLOS (A Romantic Comedy) (Kindle Edition) This is a great read. Funny and entertaining. I love the fact that the she is so easy to relate to.

Thank you Kristi, I hope you have a lovely Xmas and NY,  a kindly folk in the USA. Boy some of you have been rotten and rather mean. There's no need for an onslaught!

Not quite where I want to be but maybe the magic elves will get busy tapping from now til Xmas!

• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,742 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #65 in Books > Fiction > Women Writers & Fiction

THE PLANK- A CRIMBO FAVOURITE

Well... whilst at the parents viewing the classics! A cosy non-flooded time is being had by all!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Plank_(1967_film)
Sometimes simplicity wins over all!

Xmas Sales? Hmmm Humbug

Won't even publish the ranks... C'mon everyone give me a boost for Xmas!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/MOVING-MANOLOS-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B005H86SH4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356216270&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fighting-Love-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0075MKBBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356216689&sr=8-1

Strictly Come Dancing Champion Louis Smith

Well I'm sure my readers voted for this embodiment of lycra and sequins. Lets face it Strictly's got higher ratings from younger woman all thanks to Louis;) hrummmphhh Lady Eye Candy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20826536

GANGHAM STYLE v BEIBER reaches 1 BILLION!

Hmmmm, but the parodies are what makes this funny. Equine dance moves beat Bieber, no comment.
To be quite honest anything that beats a Beiber is worthy!
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialpsy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20812870

DENMARK TO UK IN RECORD TIME!!!

That record was not the speed and ease of Felix Baumgarters, no quite contrary. Sitting on a runway for the near entirety of the actual flight time and the welcoming committee of "FIRST GREAT WESTERN." If there are any marketing people about please pitch to the "OH SO WISE executives of this ******* rail operator" about their NAME.
1) Never first
2) Never Great
3) And definitely not travelling West

MAYBE

1) WHENEVER
2) SHITE & STANDING ROOM ONLY (strike that PRESSED AGAINST A RANK TOILET if you're lucky)
3) STATIC TRAVELLING! The New Vogue of train journeys in UK!

+ at those prices I would expect a goodie bag and a massage.

BAH HUMBUG, well I had to have a Dickens moment!  TOOK 12 hours, for goodness sake I could have been in the Maldives in that time.

Maybe Ebenezer just saved his pennies for public transport and partook in a few journeys, so who can blame his attitude after that little experience!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20822798

Free Book 3 Friday's snippet - On a Saturday!!!

In my excitement over my sale purchase I clean forgot about my book 3 snippet. Here is it.

"I charge towards the cubicle and throw open the door, drop down onto my knees and clutch the toilet seat as if it is a long lost friend. Up comes six quids worth of salmon panini right there. Oeww. I hold my hair back into a makeshift ponytail as the sight and smell makes me gag again. Up comes the latte to wash it down - Disgusting seeing your paid lunch in reverse. 
When I’m finished I kneel back on my heels. My hands are shaking and tears steam-roll down my face. Of all the stupid things I’ve done this really takes the biscuit!" 


Only 3 days to Christmas!

And the Sales start now!

Just ordered myself a beautiful coat from my new best friend - my wardrobe.com. Whoop whoop whoopy whoop - 50% off.  Bargain, non?

VANESSA BRUNO ATHÉ

MONOCHROME KNIT LEATHER TRIM COAT

Kim Wilde's late night singalong - brilliantastic!

I know I'm late on the band wagon here - but have you seen Kim Wilde's boozy rendition of 'Kids In America' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'? I saw this a few days ago and it made me laugh out loud. Don't know why I didn't post sooner - better late than never!

Only 5 more sleeps until Christmas!

How Big is Space?

The age old question, one that pops in and out of our thoughts from time to time. This huge expansive topic floats through my mind each time I fly. Especially at twilight, flying into the curvature of darkness, you look up into the deeper blue and imagine all that is beyond our planet. Exciting...
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120321-how-big-is-space

Instagram Privacy Confusion

With our fervent appetite of social media (which is part of everyday life now) how can we understand
what conditions we accept when the laws haven't been written yet and the ones that are as about as clear as the Thames in the fog on a muddy stew day!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20777616

2nd Earth like planet Found!

For you hardy travellers that have seen it all, maybe in our lifetime interplanetary travel will be the next big challenge for the global trotters!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20770103

NEWS: Instagram will Sell you OUT!

Watch out Instagram users, opt out or be sold out!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20767537

Messi Extends with Barcelona

My favourite footballer, a sweet gentleman which is a welcome change to the thugs that usually hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. He skilfully scuttles around like a guinea pig in a mad maze with every defender trying to steal his little ball! He never grumbles, never fusses just gets on with the game!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20767767

ONESIE v Proper Gift Gentleman!!!

It's not cute, it's not chic so don't even think about it!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20765046
Or if you're still tempted by them just click on this link for safety!
http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/departmenthome/dept/sale?utm_source=ECOS&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=121219_SALE%2bSCAVRFintl

Christmas Potholing!

Use what you've got!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20726869

DIY Christmas Ornaments!

All I have to say is Lego, Penguins and Reindeers never looked so cool!
http://www.boredpanda.com/diy-christmas-ornaments/

YEAR-END DEALS AMAZON.COM

Take advantage of 2012 prices, artificially kept low against inflation, but next year a girls gotta make a living!!!

Deliver to your Kindle or other device How buying works Available on your Mac

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,456 Paid in Kindle Store 

FIGHTING LOVE
http://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Love-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B0075MKBBE/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1

Reverend Green Existed! Cluedo Clues

Fascinating Old School Vegetarianism

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20666581

Christmas Style - Quintessentially English

No, no. no... not adverse to receiving this at all:)
http://www.fortnumandmason.com/p-6977-christmas-hampers-the-christmas-feast-hamper.aspx
There is something about a Fortnum's Hamper, gets you all Dickensian and in the traditional Xmas spirit!  This Tiny Tim's Christmas would certainly fair well from the above addition!

The Hobbit

Purrrrrfect Christmas Film, think the box office record reflects the popularity of our very own Mr Freeman!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20753991

Star Trek + Sherlock- A winning Combo

How exciting... for the clandestine Trekkies amongst us!
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrekintodarkness/

CHEAP FLIGHTS- LONDON-L.A.-NEW YORK

Ok it's a flight of fancy, fantasy and freedom, but you surely do move on Manolo's!

Economical Gifts For Christmas- Amazon Order NOW

If you've already read "Moving Up on Manolo's" and "Fighting Love"
and more to the point enjoyed them;) Why not send a copy to one of your friends, a book is for keeps.
Go on, it's such a thoughtful gesture and under a 1 £-$-€.
An Economical gift and sharing is what it's all about;) Cheer your friends up with a funny and entertaining book for the bath in these long winter nights.

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Free - Manolo's Extract £ 0.77

But really that doesn’t come as a surprise; you’d have to be living in the refuges of a Mongolian missionary to not know whom Alex Canty is.

Pity he isn’t in the hall waiting for me like he promised.

            ‘Time keeping isn’t one of his strong points,’ I say, scanning the crowds and finding myself distracted by a man that can only be described as heart-stopping gorgeous.

            I’m mesmerized.

            Sian would be impressed with my choice of words and the fact that I’m checking a guy out. I haven’t checked a guy out… - Well in a very long time. I’m unable to resist a come hither look.

Download now at 2012 prices! 
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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Amazon TOP # 10 Contemporary Romance- ChickLit

Moving Up rankings have seen better days.  There was a time when it very nearly crossed over to the Top 10 at a perfect #12 , now it sinks to #83. How can I reclaim past glory? Oh please help it rise again, like a perfect souffle.  xxx

MOVING UP ON MANOLOS (A Romantic Comedy) [Kindle Edition]

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,136 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

• #83 in Books > Fiction > Women Writers & Fiction

Fighting Love, needs you!!

Fighting Love is still fighting the good Amazon fight.

Fighting Love (A Romantic Comedy) [Kindle Edition]

• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #5,819 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Maybe this snippet, will whet your appetite.

Despite all my self derived protesting that I am not interested in Alex, this hasn’t stopped me craving for him. Why shouldn’t I indulge in some uncomplicated, meaningless sex? Whether it is with Alex or Brett, although if I am going to have sex with Brett I might want to invest in some earplugs!  It will at least sort out this short-term frustration. 

I have listed the pros and cons of having sex with Alex.

Pros

1. He’s hot.

2. He would be fantastic in bed.

3. He doesn’t alert dogs with his vocal pitch

4. He’s a movie star- one to tell the grand kids or kittens!

Cons

1. He’s a serial womaniser

2. He could be selfish in bed.

3. It would inflate his ego even more.

4. He would be victorious over me.

5. He irritates me.

6. He’s a cad.