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I missed it :( Between differing time zones, limited hours online, and writing, there just didn't seem to be enough hours :( Very miffed!
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Here's a blog round up of the Q&A from the night via @thatbookyoulike on Twitter:
“@thatbookyoulike: Sharing our Meet Chris Allen event if you missed it Monday, take a look! @IntrepidAllen @brightsea @momentumbooks http://wp.me/p1iQpY-20v”
Thanks for the link, Chris!
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Love to *see* you there! More details at
http://buff.ly/17SuzhL
Hey guys! Can't wait for our online Facebook chat this Thursday evening with Chris. If anyone else wants to join just go to the event page and RSVP. Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/events/59228...
Erin
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Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/events/59..."
Thanks Erin! It's going to be great fun. We will have to do a Book Club event that fits with our US friends timezones soon ;)
Missed it before I even woke up this morning! LOL
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If you slept through it (Steve ;) here's the link below and a few tidbits from the conversation:
"Unfortunately, my career during the post 9/11 environment was keeping me very busy and so I wasn't able to review and re-write my manuscripts as quickly as I would have liked. Hence, the 10 years it eventually took."
"Social networking, particularly for new or aspiring writers is absolutely critical if you are serious about building awareness and drawing in an audience that will potentially be interested in your work."
"In the first novel Defender, I described Alex Morgan's blood being up as he prepared to hunt down a wanted criminal. At that point, Morgan was in his car and decided to play music that matched his mood. I used the album State of Emergency by The Living End. They're one of my favourite bands and that album is full of energy!"
"I graduated to classics like The Count of Monte Cristo and so on, absolutely loved those types of stories. But when I discovered Ian Fleming's The Man With The Golden Gun in the school library, I knew that I wanted to do what Fleming had done."
Read the full fandango at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/59228...
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Steve, if you can find us an online book club in your timezone, we will make it happen!
Sarah wrote: Steve, if you can find us an online book club in your timezone, we will make it happen!"Right at the moment, Sarah, I'm not doing so hot, so have very little time online - just odd moments now and then, If things stabilise (preferably for the good), I'll see what I can find ;)
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Right at the moment, Sarah, I'm not doing so hot, so have very little time online - just odd m..."
Look after yourself Steve - hoping you're feeling better by the time you read this. I just saw your update and want you to know we are thinking of you and sending good vibes your way :) Best, Sar
Thanks Sar. Rough times still. Not helped by hearing that I have to jump through hoops and be interrogated to make sure that I haven't suddenly undergone a miracle cure! Seems I might be fit to rejoin the workforce suddenly. Not sure how that works when employers thought I was washed up I was in my 30s and still healthy and fit! :O All sent to make us stronger, I'm told - personally, it just makes me angry ;)
It's part of their making June Intrepid Month in their book club, but all are welcome to add their question over on Facebook.
'LIKE' That Book You Like's Facebook page: http://buff.ly/11A7Hir
Author Thriller Chat link: http://buff.ly/18actHl
Some great questions lined up, and Chris looks forward to getting yours too. *See* you all soon!