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January 26, 2012
Charts, Reviews and Thanks

It's been a very exciting time for me - two chart toppers and some great reviews. There are a number of developments to report and a number of people who I need to thank. However, naturally it's been a very busy time, so I'll summarise, and report one or two highlights.
Firstly, has been at number 1 in the humorous fiction chart for a whole week. I've received some great feedback and you can read the reviews . I've also raised enough money to pay a proof reader to...
January 24, 2012
Free day - The Other Daughter
When your sister's famous for being a missing child...
My short story, is currently on free promotion on Amazon. Its availability is now exclusive to Amazon.
It's about a family trying to deal with the aftermath of a kidnapped child. The mother is convinced that she's coming home, the father is not so sure, then the police find a development which sets everybody off course.
January 20, 2012
Yay! Oh my God! Yay!
I'm very excited. Yesterday I was skipping in the street. I looked like a lunatic bit it's not every day that one of your books becomes a bestseller.
My short story, is currently doing itself proud in the bestsellers' charts over at Amazon.
1st in Humour / Fiction
2nd in Humour / General
2nd in Contemporary Romance
29th in the Paid Kindle Store (reached 20th yesterday)
I have KDP Select to thank for this sudden burst of success. Amazon have started a new lending programme...
Lipstick and Knickers Becomes a Bestseller
I am proud to announce that my short story is currently at number 1 in Amazon's fiction humour books.
It's also number #28 in the Kindle Store top 100.
January 12, 2012
Lipstick and Knickers Free for Just Three Days

The short story that I announced yesterday, is on a free promotion at the moment.
If you within the next 48 hours, it will be free.
Devoted boyfriend, Ross Turpin, wakes up to a shocking sight: a pair of unfamiliar women's knickers lying on his bedroom floor. Having no idea how they got there, Ross sets out on a mission to establish their origin.
January 11, 2012
Lipstick and Knickers - a new short story, exclusive to Kindle

Devoted boyfriend, Ross Turpin, wakes up to a shocking sight: a pair of unfamiliar women's knickers lying on his bedroom floor. Having no idea how they got there, Ross sets out on a mission to establish their origin.
I've written a short story , which will be available exclusively to Kindle, very soon.
In the meantime, please feel free to download this .
The story, which will be on sale for 77p, is based on a play The Royal Hangover that was performed by t...
January 9, 2012
"Hilarious and Heartwarming" - Straight Out of University Review

Thanks to Naomi who has taken the trouble to review and .
Here are some quick snippets:
Straight Out of University
"This book was hilarious, as a young woman is trying to figure out her sexuality while at Oxford and then has to return to a more conservative part of Great Britain and determines maybe she doesn't have it all figured out. The main character was incredibly likeable and the book has moments of laugh out loud times."
Footprints
"It was 183 pages...
January 6, 2012
I've reviewed The Kult

I've just finished ready gory thriller The Kult by Shaun Jeffrey. Once again, I've found a really super book that makes me proud to be an indie writer.
The Kult is the first in the Prosper Snow series and I'm really looking forward to the next.
Here's a extract from my review:
"I found myself scared to get out of bed in the middle of the night whilst reading it. Although being terrified isn't my favourite emotion, it's great when you read a book that really makes you feel."
You can find the full ...
January 3, 2012
Two Very Pleasing Reviews
I am delighted to have read two very satisfying reviews of my short stories, On the Rocks and The Other Daughter. The reviews were written by Naomi and originally posted on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
On the Rocks
"This was a heartbreaking short story of a woman suffering from mental illness and her 'relationships' with those around her and decisions she has made that affects them. This author has only a couple of books out at this time, but I can tell she is an excellent writer."
The Other Daughter
"While I...
January 1, 2012
Short Story Success on Smashwords
I'm delighted to share the news that my latest short story, , is doing exceptionally well on Smashwords.
The disappearance of Millie Jones has dominated the news for eight years, ever since the mediagenic toddler was snatched from a department store at Christmas time.
However, this year things are changing. A shocking development causes the police to reopen the investigation and a new hope dawns.
The Other Daughter is currently the most popular Rosen Trevithick download of...