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My new crime thriller....The lies we were Promised....is out now on Amazon!

Kerensa Oldfield is shocked to find herself captured by human traffickers, after a search for her missing father Kaian leads her to a sleepy backwater town in Southern India.

See what a recent review from Amazon had to say:
'This book addresses an extremely difficult subject in a well constructed story of a family torn apart from one act.
It’s gripping, The pace is fantastic and the characters well rounded. Kerensa’s journey to uncover the truth gripped me from the start
Fabulous book.' ...more

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Hi Rachel, Congratulations on the book. I hope to read your book soon after I get out of my home town where I am sort of stuck due to pandemic. Do you have any tips on how to reach a wider audience? or getting reviews about the book? I strongly believe in the content of my book, but being a first-time author I am finding it hard. Thanks.

Rachel Ivan Hi Subrahmanya,
Thank you so much for your question and many congrats on your new novel! I would say to definitely start a facebook page where you can…moreHi Subrahmanya,
Thank you so much for your question and many congrats on your new novel! I would say to definitely start a facebook page where you can talk about the story, post reviews etc. Once you build up a base there, people will start adding other and then this will help with exposure. Also, do advertise on linkedin, twitter and Instagram Subrahmanya-these are all free and there are book groups where you can showcase your work. Hope this helps.
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Rachel Ivan The best thing I think has to be the freedom to express your inner creativity, in a world where everything is rushed and we seem to be part of a peren…moreThe best thing I think has to be the freedom to express your inner creativity, in a world where everything is rushed and we seem to be part of a perennial rat-race.(less)

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If you wanted to read my book it will be at a discount from 31st December to 2 January on Amazon. The lies we were promised has five star reviews and is a tense thriller set in the depths of South India. Don’t miss the chance, hope you enjoy it,

Love Rachel xx

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