The Power of Persuasion

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 2068 Location : UK

Well, my novel is out at last. You can check it out here:

http://www.lulu.com/content/2048817

This is the front cover:

These are some of the comments I have received about the opening three and a half chapters (approx 6,500 words):

Impeccably written, creating a smooth flow to your opening chapters.
Overall, the grammar and syntax was excellent. Good luck.

I was intrigued by the premise of your story – it put me in mind of other novels centered round a literary mystery or controversy, like AS Byatt’s ‘Possession’ or Carol Shield’s ‘Mary Swann’.
You write in a clear unfussy prose that is easy to read.

You write very effectively, your ideas come across well. Good luck with this!

Your premise is intriguing and so is your narrator. I had no idea where this was going – a plus – and I would have read on to find out. Thanks for a fascinating read!

I now have an ISBN: 978-1-84799-667-1
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:50 pm

Congratulations, Shelagh. I've just ordered my copy. Very Happy

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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 2068 Location : UK

Thanks Jenny. I hope you enjoy it. I think you will!
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:22 pm

I know I will!

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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:21 pm

Yeah Shelagh! Congratulations!!

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Pam Robertson

http://andthebandplayedonmylawn.blogspot.com

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:55 pm

Shelagh,

Have you considered entering Power of Persuasion into the Writers' Digest International Competiton for self-published Books?
The Grand Prize winner receives $3,000 in cash (OK not much, but better than a kick in the pants) plus the 10 copies of the winning book is submitted to major reviewers, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Midwest Book Review and guaranteed distribution to bookstores plus various other prizes.

If you would like the Offical Entry form, let me know and I'll post it to you.
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 2068 Location : UK

Thanks Jenny! Yes, that's a great idea! Please do post the form. Very Happy

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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:15 pm

Hi Shelagh,

Can you email me your home address?

Thanks!
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 2068 Location : UK

The address is on its way!

Thanks again!
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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:05 pm

How wonderful, Shelagh. And entering it is a brilliant idea. Like a Star @ heaven

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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Admin Joined : 11 Jan 2008 Posts : 2068 Location : UK

Thanks Zada! I see you are a Four Star Member. Well deserved too!

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Shelagh Watkins
http://shelaghwatkins.co.uk/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:44 pm

Yes, I noticed that several posts ago. Thank you. I always liked getting stars, as long as I wasn't seeing them behind closed eyes! Very Happy

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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:10 pm

Shelagh,

May I suggest you send a copy of your book to your local BBC Radio Station. I did just that with Three Weeks and was rewarded with a half hour interview!
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:32 pm

Great idea, Jenny. Did you send it to someone in particular, or producer, talk show host, or what ever?
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Zada Connaway
Mother's Journals: parts 1, 2 and 3 ISBN # 1-4241-6969-0

http://www.zadaconnaway.com/

Subject: Re: The Power of Persuasion Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:33 am

Zada,

I just sent it to the BBC in Sheffield and two of their hosts contacted me. I appeared on both the breakfast show (albeit briefly) and then did a more indepth interview with one of their more senior programme hosts.

If, and when Chasing the Sandpiper is published, I plan on doing the same again.
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Jenny
Writing as Victoria Howard

www.victoriahoward.co.uk