What to buy an author for Christmas – my top five wish list!
The countdown to Christmas has begun so here’s my top five
goodies on my Santa list (I have been a good girl, I promise). I shall hang a
woolly stocking up and hope for the best!
Number 5
More stationery. Seriously, for other women it seems to
be shoes or handbags, with me this is the item that I sneak into the house
under the cover of darkness hoping that husband doesn’t notice yet another Paperchase bag or a fabric covered
notebook, A4 size, feint ruled, with decorative ribbon. I love the feel, the
sight and most of all the smell of new stationery. I use my authorship as an
excuse, of course. I say that it’s the tools of my trade, like scissors to a
hairdresser, or trowel to a bricklayer…
Other stationery nerds will understand, I am not alone. The thrill of
receiving a new note book, regardless of how many I have, never fails to make
me happy.
Number 4
A constant supply of teabags! I
am a self-confessed tea monster and consume copious amounts on a writing day. I
regularly photograph freshly made mugs of tea, usually in pairs, and post them
on social media as I consume them so quickly whilst writing. I think my true
role in life is knitting tea into words. Three weeks ago, I actually ran out and
spent 49 minutes ransacking the house in search of a hotel sachet to calm my
nerves. I posted a plea on Twitter for an emergency supply and quick delivery –
my prayers were soon answered. I’ve not fussy regards the brand, so I’m not
difficult to buy for.
Number 3
An electric pencil sharpener like
the ones they have in primary schools. I really want one of these but can’t
justify the expense for a sturdy-last-a-lifetime one as I don’t hand write my
manuscripts, though when I do it is in pencil (a poor attempt at justifying
there). I keep promising myself that one day I will write an entire manuscript
in long hand rather than type as I’m told an additional editing process occurs
between brain and hand during the first draft so until then I’ll have to dream that
Santa will deliver.
Number 2
An extra hour a day so I can
write for longer than I do, would be appreciated. I figure that the twenty-four
hour clock needs revamping, twenty-five hours a day is more rounded and would
suit my needs. In October, when the clocks go back I love that additional hour
so why tease me with it being just once a year. Though I hate the reversal in
March! I understand the science behind it, I’m simply dreaming of a Utopia.
Number 1
An invisibility cloak. I could
walk amongst readers in libraries, on trains and cafes to watch their
expression whilst reading my book. I find people watching fascinating. I love
the micro-expressions that occur when they are absorbed in a book, the
puckering frown, the twitch of a bottom lip or the excitement in their eyes.
I’d just love to linger and watch. I’ve received many messages and emails from
readers but to actually witness their enjoyment would be awesome.
Hmm Erin, as much as I would love to help you out, I don't know Harry Potter personally to persuade him to hand over his invisbility cloak, but if you ever find the answer to more hours in the day please come back and share it with us all! Thank you so much.
Genre:
Romance Contemporary
Release
Date: 1st August 2017
Publisher:
Aria Fiction/Head of
Zeus
Flora Phillips has
an excuse for every disaster in her life; she was abandoned as a new-born on a
doorstep one cold autumn night, wrapped in nothing but a towel. Her philosophy
is simple: if your mother doesn't want you – who will?
Now a thirty-year-old, without a boyfriend, a career
or home she figures she might as well tackle the biggest question of them all –
who is she? So, whilst everyone else enjoys their Christmas Eve
traditions, Flora escapes the masses and drives to the village
of Pooley to seek a specific doorstep. Her doorstep.
But in Pooley she finds more than her life story. She
finds friends, laughter, and perhaps even a love to last a lifetime. Because
once you know where you come from, it's so much easier to know where you're
going.
A story of redemption and love, romance
and Christmas dreams-come-true, the perfect novel to snuggle up with this
festive season.
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ABOUT ERIN GREEN
Erin
was born and raised in Warwickshire, where she resides with her husband. An
avid reader since childhood, her imagination was instinctively drawn to
creative writing as she grew older. Erin has two Hons degrees: BA English
literature and another BSc Psychology – her previous careers have ranged from
part-time waitress, the retail industry, fitness industry and education. She
has an obsession about time, owns several tortoises and an infectious laugh!
Erin’s
writes contemporary novels focusing on love, life and laughter. Erin is an
active member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and was delighted to be
awarded The Katie Fforde Bursary in 2017. An ideal day for Erin involves
writing, people watching and drinking copious amounts of tea.
Twitter:
@ErinGreenAuthor
Goodreads
Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16881009.Erin_Green
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/erin_green_author/
Website:
www.ErinGreenAuthor.co.uk
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