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First Novel
« on: November 21, 2008, 02:48:21 PM »
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Quote from: Brian Ellis on November 21, 2008, 01:34:54 PM
Aren't they lovely, I've ordered mine ( refers to new snowdrop forms offered in a new sales list)


Me too. Only problem from my point of view is that, because Ron's catalogues went out so early this year, I missed the chance to have some slips put in with them, telling his customers about my novel, The Snowdrop Garden, that's being published next February.

I should have contacted Ron sooner.    He was happy to do it but by the time I talked to him he'd already put all the catalogues into envelopes, so now I'll have to wait till next year. At least Joe's said I can do something at the gala in  February, so there's that.

Shame though. It's my first novel and it's all about snowdrop growing and the world of snowdrop collecting, so I'm sure at least a few of Ron's customers might have been interested. No real budget for advertising the novel, so this kind of word of mouth stuff and flier in catalogues stuff is my best way to get the word out about it. I need to plan things better. Always too busy writing though.   


I hope none of us feature in it Martin ;D
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2008, 03:01:22 PM »
Quote from: Brian Ellis on November 21, 2008, 02:48:21 PM
I hope none of us feature in it Martin ;D

All characters purely fictitious, and any similarity to real persons is purely coincidental, as they say.  :)   But seriously, no, it's all invention but set in the world of snowdrop collecting and about a unique snowdrop garden that's threatened by development. Funny, heartwarming, love interest, snowdrops, something for everyone.  :D
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2008, 03:18:03 PM »
sounds interesting Martin - even for non galantophiles ...  8)
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2008, 03:37:40 PM »
Quote from: Luc Gilgemyn on November 21, 2008, 03:18:03 PM
sounds interesting Martin - even for non galantophiles ...  8)

I hope so. Snowdrop enthusiasts alone won't be enough of a readership to make it a success, but if enough snowdrop growers order it, they could help get initial sales figures off the ground and encourage the big bookshop chains to stock it and push it. I'm hoping both snowdrop people and non-snowdrop people will find it a good read, but obviously of special interest to snowdrop enthusiasts. I've been working on the final draft all Autumn. I need a break!
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2008, 03:43:28 PM »
Such fun, Martin.... we have to have all the details on here when you have a jacket cover etc....... let me know........ 8)


By the way... you are SURE I'm not featured as the anti-snowdrop villainess??????? :-[
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2008, 03:47:23 PM »
I will have to buy that one Martin.
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2008, 04:00:11 PM »
Quote from: David Nicholson on November 21, 2008, 03:47:23 PM
I will have to buy that one Martin.

Hope you'll enjoy it. Did I mention the Bulgarian gangsters, the Russians on the front lawn with big guns and the recipies for Slovak traditional Christmas soup and honeybreads? As I said, something for everyone!  ;D
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2008, 04:03:36 PM »
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you are SURE I'm not featured as the anti-snowdrop villainess??????? :-[

Maggi, I assure you any similarity between the Wicked Bulb Witch Of The North character and your good self are purely coincidental and I refer you to my lawyers, Sue Grabbit and Runn.
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Re: First Catalogue
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you are SURE I'm not featured as the anti-snowdrop villainess??????? :-[

Maggi, I assure you any similarity between the Wicked Bulb Witch Of The North character and your good self are purely coincidental and I refer you to my lawyers, Sue Grabbit and Runn.

Only joking. There is no Wicked Bulb Witch Of The North character.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2008, 04:34:12 PM »
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Only joking. There is no Wicked Bulb Witch Of The North character.
Blast!        Perhaps in the sequel ? ::)
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2008, 04:46:12 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on November 21, 2008, 03:43:28 PM
Such fun, Martin.... we have to have all the details on here when you have a jacket cover etc....... let me know........ 8)

Will do, Maggi. I'm sure that would help with getting it known about amongst the snowdrop-growing community (and others).
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2008, 05:29:13 PM »
I'm up for buying a signed copy too. :)
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2008, 05:33:04 PM »
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I'm up for buying a signed copy too.

Good grief, Anthony, that's the best idea you've had for a while..... ::) just as well it's Friday, you may be able to rest up over the weekend... ;)
I'm with you on this idea.......special promotion called for for the World's Premier Galanthus Forum,
 dontcha think   !?????  8)
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2008, 06:07:18 PM »
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special promotion called for for the World's Premier Galanthus Forum

and of course it should be stocked by the SRGC :-\  I'll have one too!
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Re: First Catalogue
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2008, 07:29:23 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on November 21, 2008, 05:33:04 PM
special promotion called for for the World's Premier Galanthus Forum, dontcha think   !?????  8)

I'm sure something can be arranged.  :)
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