Meeting Pippa Wright

Yesterday I spent a couple of hours with the talented Pippa Wright, author of Lizzy Harrison Loses Control, Unsuitable Men and The Foster Husband. 


Pippa offered her services to provide an hour of editorial advice on publishing/getting an agent in an online auction for a very worthy cause - Authors for the Philipines that has already raised almost £55,000. I was lucky enough to win the bid to benefit from Pippa's expertise. All credit to the organisers of this fantastic idea too! And let's not forget the devastation caused to the people and this beautiful country and hope the funding goes some way to helping them rebuild their lives.

We chatted for way over the hour over coffee in a lovely little cafe in Soho. Pippa, who brought along her darling little dog, Bill, was very down to earth and easy to talk to. She offered an invaluable critique on my novel, Preparing for Doomsday and discussed my idea for my next one, gaving me lots of practical advice whilst sharing her expertise and experience. 

Thanks to Pippa, I left London feeling far more confident, better educated in the world of publishing and writing and truly inspired to get my next project started, so watch this space!  
Also keep an eye out for Pippa's next novel, The Gospel According to Drew Barrymore.  out later this year.





   

100 Ways to Fight The Flab - Jane Wenham-Jones

Just received my copy of '100 Ways To Fight The Flab', Jane Wenham-Jones' fabulous new book.

It's a light-hearted approach that includes certain measures that serial dieters will relate to with a few sensible tips and methods thrown in.

A timely addition to your reading list if you managed to stretch the festive season over two weeks like me - why does it take weeks to lose a few pounds and only days to put the same number of pounds back on? I'm sure there's some scientific reason but I think I'll stick to the more simple ideas Jane is offering particularly since she's promising results whilst avoiding any deprivation of wine and chocolates.

Anyway, check out page 175 for my contribution.

The book is available on Amazon as an e-book or paperback
http://www.amazon.co.uk/100-Ways-Fight-Flab-chocolate-ebook/dp/B00AVWLYG6