Last night the final chapter plan was completed for the sequel to Rachel's Shoe! The follow-up novel promises more from the unique location of the Islands and I hope you will feel the sand between your toes and a glow in your heart as you read it. I don't wish to give too much away but will post occasionally on the progress here. It may be quite a while in coming though so I hope you will be patient with me!
In the meantime news of another project I've been involved in since last year. Whilst taking my main summer holidays, I decided to issue an invitation to writers around the world to take part in a collaborative novel project. Dozens of applications came in from people with a range of experience from novice to well published authors and literary professionals. A group of complete strangers of all ages with life experience from across our planet as far afield as Alaska to Australia, from Europe to the Far East and across the USA came forward to join in.
From over 50 applicants, a team of 20 was selected and the serious writing began in January this year after a few months of planning and preparation in 2008. We have just one year to complete our Novel!
The project is unique and the progress to date has been remarkable. There is little doubt the project process itself would make a fascinating read!
If you would like to keep track of this, please visit the writers' blog at the address below and register as a 'follower' - you can also subscribe to get notified when new posts are added.
http://thebooknews.blogspot.com/
Coming soon....
The press releases for Rachel's Shoe are due out in the coming weeks, I'll be adding them to the website when they are published.
That's all for now
Pete
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Thank you!
The stock situation now seems to be resolved so thank you for being so patient all of you who ordered from Amazon or AmazonClicks sites. Your books should finally be on the way to you. Not knowing the total number of orders, I'm hoping the initial stock will be sufficient to meet the demand. If not, replenishment should now take place within 5 days.
The quickest way to order is still through my www.RachelsShoe.com website.
Can I also please say a huge Thank You to those of you who have written the wonderful reviews on Amazon! These are really helpful in attracting new customers and giving them a good idea what kind of book Rachel's Shoe is. I even have one on the US Amazon although the book isn't showing as available on it yet!
So, many thanks - whether just a few warm words or a mini synopsis (!) all such comments are really welcome. They also give me a great feeling when I read them!
In a couple of weeks the media activity is due to commence with Newspaper, Magazine and local TV interviews. No doubt some radio as well. The reviews are great and I have interest in a possible film! I'll keep you posted on that!
Next time I will give an update on the sequel and the other big writing project I am involved in, the Worldwide Collaborative Novel.
That's all for now
Pete
The quickest way to order is still through my www.RachelsShoe.com website.
Can I also please say a huge Thank You to those of you who have written the wonderful reviews on Amazon! These are really helpful in attracting new customers and giving them a good idea what kind of book Rachel's Shoe is. I even have one on the US Amazon although the book isn't showing as available on it yet!
So, many thanks - whether just a few warm words or a mini synopsis (!) all such comments are really welcome. They also give me a great feeling when I read them!
In a couple of weeks the media activity is due to commence with Newspaper, Magazine and local TV interviews. No doubt some radio as well. The reviews are great and I have interest in a possible film! I'll keep you posted on that!
Next time I will give an update on the sequel and the other big writing project I am involved in, the Worldwide Collaborative Novel.
That's all for now
Pete
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
HMS Victory found near the Casquetes!
The forerunner of Nelson's Flagship sank off Alderney on 4th October 1744 with a loss of 1,100 lives.
After many years of searching the sea bed, most recently using advanced technologies, the wreck of Victory has now been found by a Florida based exploration company.
This important 175 ft naval warship is lying close to the Casquetes rock where our hero Tom fled from the Germans and the famous raid took place led by 'Apple'!
No sign yet of the 100,000 gold coins said to be on board when Victory was seperated from escorting vessels during a storm. Could this be what Tom was really doing there!
After many years of searching the sea bed, most recently using advanced technologies, the wreck of Victory has now been found by a Florida based exploration company.
This important 175 ft naval warship is lying close to the Casquetes rock where our hero Tom fled from the Germans and the famous raid took place led by 'Apple'!
No sign yet of the 100,000 gold coins said to be on board when Victory was seperated from escorting vessels during a storm. Could this be what Tom was really doing there!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Amazon Message
One of my ever patient customers told me today that Amazon had sent a notice saying they couldn't get hold of Rachel's Shoe so they canceled his order. This no doubt went out to many or all my other customers and I guess there may be similar issues with retailers who buy through big distributors like Gardners.
Of course, I am extremely disappointed especially as I understood they were supposed to receive stock any day now.
My initial stock has almost been depleted and I am ordering more so if any of you wish to purchase directly from my site you can do. Just go to the 'Contact' page on my Rachel's Shoe website for details - I will update this later today to make it easier to see.
This crazy situation happens at a time when several stores have now taken stocks, newspaper, magazine, TV & radio interviews are going out, and my customers have been wonderful with the feedback they have given me about Rachel's Shoe.
There is also supposed to be a UK National Newspaper 2 page article on the publishers this weekend in the Sunday People. However, there are no stocks in the online book stores for many of the titles including Rachel's Shoe.
I just hope I haven't lost too many customers for ever who have given up waiting.
So if you would like to buy direct, please go to my website www.RachelsShoe.com .
To close this on a more positive note, I'll leave you with a couple of quotes from satisfied customers!
"Just to update you. I love the book and look forward to anything you may write in the future. I am recommending your book to my friends.
A movie would be wonderful." Sylvia
"Well Peter, the book arrived Yesterday afternoon--January 12Th 2009.I got up early this morning to finish it. I had read half last evening but couldn't even eat breakfast until i finished it. I know I'm not really a book critic, but I loved it. It was filled with mystery, intrigue, a love affair and a war all set in a place I've never been I loved it. It was a wonderful story. Thank you Kate"
Keep the faith!
Pete
Of course, I am extremely disappointed especially as I understood they were supposed to receive stock any day now.
My initial stock has almost been depleted and I am ordering more so if any of you wish to purchase directly from my site you can do. Just go to the 'Contact' page on my Rachel's Shoe website for details - I will update this later today to make it easier to see.
This crazy situation happens at a time when several stores have now taken stocks, newspaper, magazine, TV & radio interviews are going out, and my customers have been wonderful with the feedback they have given me about Rachel's Shoe.
There is also supposed to be a UK National Newspaper 2 page article on the publishers this weekend in the Sunday People. However, there are no stocks in the online book stores for many of the titles including Rachel's Shoe.
I just hope I haven't lost too many customers for ever who have given up waiting.
So if you would like to buy direct, please go to my website www.RachelsShoe.com .
To close this on a more positive note, I'll leave you with a couple of quotes from satisfied customers!
"Just to update you. I love the book and look forward to anything you may write in the future. I am recommending your book to my friends.
A movie would be wonderful." Sylvia
"Well Peter, the book arrived Yesterday afternoon--January 12Th 2009.I got up early this morning to finish it. I had read half last evening but couldn't even eat breakfast until i finished it. I know I'm not really a book critic, but I loved it. It was filled with mystery, intrigue, a love affair and a war all set in a place I've never been I loved it. It was a wonderful story. Thank you Kate"
Keep the faith!
Pete
Friday, January 23, 2009
Amazon stock update
The initial stock order for Amazon has finally been placed this week and should be with Amazon in a few days - hopefully the 26th but if not, soon thereafter.
February should be a busy month with a Newspaper, Magazine and Television interview already scheduled. Two hotels are stocking Rachel's Shoe, the Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney and the Fermain Valley Hotel in Guernsey. At least one more hotel is likely to take stock this summer.
Three local bookshops are taking stock and I am hoping to see copies on sale in Herm.
Interest in writing a screenplay has come from two independent sources and over the coming months we will be exploring this. As you can imagine, I would love to see a movie of the story!
Feedback from the customers who ordered last year directly from my website has come back and thankfully it has been very positive. As this is my first novel, it's especially reassuring to get this.
A sequel is already underway and I will keep you posted about the progress.
Also under way is a major collaborative writing project. This involves 18 people from around the world who have never met each other but are writing a novel together! For more go to www.AmazonClicks.com/portal and follow the link to the Blog.
Thanks to all of you who have purchased Rachel's Shoe directly from me or from the online shops.
Pete
February should be a busy month with a Newspaper, Magazine and Television interview already scheduled. Two hotels are stocking Rachel's Shoe, the Braye Beach Hotel in Alderney and the Fermain Valley Hotel in Guernsey. At least one more hotel is likely to take stock this summer.
Three local bookshops are taking stock and I am hoping to see copies on sale in Herm.
Interest in writing a screenplay has come from two independent sources and over the coming months we will be exploring this. As you can imagine, I would love to see a movie of the story!
Feedback from the customers who ordered last year directly from my website has come back and thankfully it has been very positive. As this is my first novel, it's especially reassuring to get this.
A sequel is already underway and I will keep you posted about the progress.
Also under way is a major collaborative writing project. This involves 18 people from around the world who have never met each other but are writing a novel together! For more go to www.AmazonClicks.com/portal and follow the link to the Blog.
Thanks to all of you who have purchased Rachel's Shoe directly from me or from the online shops.
Pete
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Amazon orders
Amazon have informed me they are due to receive their initial stock on 26th January so any online orders should be fulfilled shortly after that. Thanks for being so patient any of you who ordered via Amazon.
Pete
Pete
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
In Stock!
Orders placed on this website
The parcel finally arrived this morning with my initial stock so all advance orders will be posted to you this week. Our local post office advice on how long it 'should' take to get to you is as follows;
UK - 3 days
Europe & USA - 1 week
Australia, New Zealand & rest of the world - 2 weeks
Please note these are only approximations as a lot will depend on the regional services at your end.
Each copy will be signed and will include a complimentary book mark.
Amazon & other online orders
As the initial print run has been completed these should be available soon although today they are still saying 'In stock soon'. Once they are showing as 'available', the turnaround on outstanding orders should be swift.
Thank you for your order and I hope you enjoy my debut Novel!
Pete
PS I will be posting other news on 'Rachel's Shoe' here so do keep visiting!
Purchase Here !
The parcel finally arrived this morning with my initial stock so all advance orders will be posted to you this week. Our local post office advice on how long it 'should' take to get to you is as follows;
UK - 3 days
Europe & USA - 1 week
Australia, New Zealand & rest of the world - 2 weeks
Please note these are only approximations as a lot will depend on the regional services at your end.
Each copy will be signed and will include a complimentary book mark.
Amazon & other online orders
As the initial print run has been completed these should be available soon although today they are still saying 'In stock soon'. Once they are showing as 'available', the turnaround on outstanding orders should be swift.
Thank you for your order and I hope you enjoy my debut Novel!
Pete
PS I will be posting other news on 'Rachel's Shoe' here so do keep visiting!
Purchase Here !
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