tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85135512135650617642024-03-05T03:29:02.160-08:00Sam CarringtonSam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-64617334389980965552019-12-05T06:15:00.000-08:002019-12-05T06:15:41.890-08:00I DARE YOU news<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's ONE WEEK until the paperback launch of I DARE YOU!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's been out in ebook for almost a week and the early reviews have been fantastic - thank you to those who've already downloaded, read and reviewed it!</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> ** And it's currently 99p ** so please do grab yourself a copy at this cheap price!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The blog tour kicks off on the 12th December - so many amazing bloggers and reviewers are taking part - please do follow on Twitter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's the great line up:</span><br />
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<br />Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-67216304681806787032019-08-14T04:14:00.000-07:002019-08-14T04:15:29.849-07:00I DARE YOU - blurb!<h2 style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm delighted to share the blurb of my fifth psychological thriller with you!</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I DARE YOU publishes in ebook and paperback on 12th December 2019 and I couldn't be more excited! </span></h2>
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In this game, no one wins…</h2>
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<strong>Mapledon, 1989</strong><br />
Two little girls were out playing. One dared the other to knock on a neighbour’s front door and run away. But this was a game that had deadly consequences – only one girl returned home that evening.</div>
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The ten-year-old told police what she saw: a man, village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley, dragged her friend into an old red pick-up truck and disappeared.</div>
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No body was found, but her testimony sent him to prison for murder.</div>
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An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.</div>
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A village that could sleep safe once again.<br />
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Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind, but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.</div>
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Thirty years ago, someone lied.</div>
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Thirty years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party…</div>
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And now he’s out, he is looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Watch this space for the cover reveal!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can also pre-order I DARE YOU right now:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RWSL54Y">HERE</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kobo: HERE</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Waterstones: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/i-dare-you/sam-carrington/9780008331375">HERE</a></span></div>
Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-61130716114779231362019-06-24T02:57:00.001-07:002019-06-24T02:57:20.520-07:00THE MISSING WIFE on tour!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am utterly THRILLED to share the fabulous line-up for THE MISSING WIFE blog tour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It kicks off this Thursday - 27th June (publication day!) with Charlene Jess and the finale is with Claire Hill! I'm really looking forward to it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Huge thank you to the amazing bloggers and reviewers who are taking part. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can get hold of your copy of THE MISSING WIFE on <a href="https://amzn.to/2L1KLWA">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2IV8ExN">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://apple.co/2QqLiBY">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2KzbGJJ">Googleplay</a> and independent book shops!</span>Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-84032937782276134082019-06-06T08:15:00.002-07:002019-06-06T08:15:48.991-07:00The Missing Wife - 3 weeks to go! And a chance to win an early copy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hard to believe that this time three years ago I was preparing myself for the unknown - the publication of my debut, </span><i style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saving-Sophie-compulsively-psychological-thriller-ebook/dp/B01DT37C1O"><span style="font-size: large;">Saving Sophie</span></a></i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Those three years have been such a roller-coaster ride!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /><br />‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ <i>Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife</i><br /><br /><br />‘The Missing Wife is superb: one of those books that keeps you guessing and keeps you turning the pages. I was riveted.’ <i>Alex Lake, bestselling author of After Anna</i><br /><br /><br />‘A gourmet read from start to finish – I couldn't put it down. Captivating. Exquisitely written. Exquisitely televisual.’ <i>Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Envy</i></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My third psychological thriller, the second featuring Psychologist Connie Summers, is at the bargain price of 99p in the UK - less than a coffee! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In just *two months* my fourth novel will be publishing!</span><br />
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But when her best friend <strong>Tiff</strong> organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Lou’s Facebook friends, she’s faced with a new source of anxiety altogether: a room full of old college classmates who she hasn’t spoken to in twenty years. And one person in particular she never expected to see again is there – her ex-boyfriend from college, the handsome and charismatic <strong>Oliver Dunmore</strong>.</div>
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When Oliver’s wife <strong>Melissa</strong> goes missing after the party, everyone remembers what happened that night differently. It could be the alcohol, but it seems more than one person has something to hide.</div>
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Louisa is determined to find the truth about what happened to Melissa. But just how far does she need to look…?</div>
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<em>One simple Facebook invitation unfolds into something both tragic and monstrous; a story of obsessive love, breath-taking deception and masterful manipulation.</em></div>
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‘<em>The Missing Wife</em> is <strong>superb</strong>: one of those books that keeps you guessing and keeps you turning the pages. I was riveted.’ <strong>Alex Lake</strong>, bestselling author of <em>After Anna</em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ronnie Turner grew up in Cornwall, the youngest in a large family. At an early age, she discovered a love of literature and dreamed of being a published author. Ronnie now lives in Dorset with her family and three dogs. In her spare time, she reviews books on her blog and enjoys long walks on the coast. She is currently working on her second novel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, huge HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY wishes, Ronnie!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -18pt;">1)</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -18pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Congratulations, Ronnie - IT’S PUBLICATION DAY! Tell us in three words how you’re feeling right now: </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-indent: -18pt;">Thank you so much Sam!! My three words have got to be
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>How are you
celebrating publication day?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">I’m celebrating with my family, which is really exciting!
We’re having a big get together (dogs included) and celebrating in style with
some champers! (;<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Why/When did
you decide to write your first novel? <span style="color: blue;">I’ve always been
an avid reader. I grew up in a house brimming with toppling TBRs so I decided
to (try) write a novel at a very young age. I eventually wrote Lies Between Us,
which is quite a dark book but I had so much fun writing it!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>How long was
it from the first submission of your completed manuscript to agents, to this
day? <span style="color: blue;">I started submitting Lies Between Us to
agents/publishers in September 2017 so it’s just over a year now. I signed with
my lovely publisher, HQ Digital, in December 2017 and then with my fabulous
agent, David Headley, in May! It’s been a whirlwind of a year! I feel very,
very lucky!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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has been the biggest surprise/shock about becoming a published author?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;">The wonderful reviews have been both a
surprise and a shock. I just can’t believe readers are enjoying my little book!
I’m overwhelmed every time I read them! It’s an amazing feeling! </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What are you
most looking forward to as a published author?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m cracking on with Book Two at the moment
so I’m looking forward to the months ahead. It has a very twisted character at
its core -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to get stuck in
and write him. I say this a lot but I really love bad guys - can’t beat ‘em!
(fictional ones, that is!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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writing process<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Which
authors inspired your writing?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stephen King, Kate Atkinson, Sarah Waters,
Agatha Christie, Daphne Du Maurier and lots more!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>How long did
it take you to write ‘Lies Between Us’?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took me around five weeks to write Lies
Between Us but I did a huge amount of plotting beforehand!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What was your
first draft like? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first draft was a mess!! LOL! It took
months to re-write, edit, re-write, edit, then polish it ready for submission!
My poor friends/family were kind enough to read it a gazillion times - I bought
them lots of chocolate as a thank you! Haha!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>How did you
find the editing process <b>a</b> - before you had an editor? <span style="color: blue;">The editing process is extremely tough but very rewarding.
My friends/family gave amazing feedback and I wouldn’t have been able to get it
in shape for submission without their fresh eyes!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>b</b> - and
now you do? <span style="color: blue;">Oooh the editorial process with my editor
was just incredible! Very lucky! It made the book so much better. Slowly
watching your book grow and improve is, for me, a feeling you just can’t beat!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> When you
write do you need music, or silence? <span style="color: blue;">Music! I love
writing to music. I listen to some of my albums on a loop so I have the songs
stuck in my head for days and days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> What is your
guilty pleasure when writing?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tea/Coffee with some nice biscuits!! *eats
biscuit*<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> What is your
<b>favourite</b> <b>part</b> of the writing process? <b>Least favourite</b>?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My favourite part is the writing itself!
Least favourite is editing although I do enjoy that too! It’s a love/hate
thing! (;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Did you need
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Absolutely! I did a lot of research for my
main characters, one of which is an ICU nurse caring for a man in a vegetative
state. The research for her line of work was heartbreaking, I’d be in tears
some days reading real-life accounts of patients’ families. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second character is a father
desperately searching for his young daughter who has been kidnapped. The police
procedure played quite a big part in it - I was very lucky to have some advice
from an ex-Metropolitan Police Detective.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Now you have
a book deal – with deadlines (!) – how has that affected your writing process? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ooof those deadlines are intense. It’s work
non-stop in my house when I have a deadline. It is very exciting though (and
terrifying!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What do you
do in your ‘spare’ time? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my spare time I review books on my blog,
spend time with my family/friends and take my three dogs on long walks!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>What’s coming
next? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven’t written Book Two yet but I nearly
have everything ready to go. I write quite quickly so I just need to get a few
more ideas sorted before I begin! I can’t wait!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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readers find you? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can find me via these links:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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December) via the links below. If you’d like to learn more about Lies Between
Us and find out what book bloggers think, you can follow the blog tour this
month!! SOOO excited!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br />Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-82498284018882191122018-09-12T01:28:00.001-07:002018-09-13T05:47:59.153-07:00One Little Lie Book Launch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It seemed overwhelming just thinking about arranging one, let alone knowing I'd have to be the centre of attention and would have to speak!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My lovely publicist, Sabah Khan, was the one to get the ball rolling this time - and she did a fantastic job organising the launch together with Jon, from my local Waterstones in Newton Abbot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">All I had to do was invite 30 - 40 people. And yes, that was stressful enough! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As Friday came around, I was a bag of nerves: would people turn up? What if TOO many people turned up? (It's only a small Waterstones), what if it doesn't run smoothly? What if NO ONE wants a signed book?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, thanks to my fantastic family and friends, these worries melted away as they walked through the doors on Friday evening at 6.30pm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had a really good evening, and actually enjoyed it (apart from the speaking part - must work on my public speaking skills!) So I want to give a HUGE thank you to all who attended, to Jon for being a one-man-band and giving out drinks as well as selling books, to my editor Katie Loughnane and publicist Sabah Khan for braving Newton Abbot all the way from London - it meant so much to have you both there, and you were both big hits with my family and friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I feel very lucky to be published by Avon, and even luckier to have such amazing support from my family and friends. Thank you to all who've bought One Little Lie - I'm extremely proud of this book and hope readers enjoy it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll leave you with some photos from the evening (many friends took photos and I think these are a mix from everyone!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />‘A story filled of manipulation, lies, secrets, and obsession with seeking forgiveness. This intricately plotted thriller … The shocking twist will leave you speechless.’ 5* NetGalley reviewer<br /><br />‘This is such a masterfully plotted novel. Everything is planned out, down to the last intricate detail. It was a real pleasure to read and almost impossible to put down!’ 5* NetGalley reviewer<br /><br />‘Sam Carrington has really shown the depths of her talent with this. It's beautifully written with great characters.’ 5* NetGalley reviewer<br /><br />'I’ve been a big fan of Sam’s writing in the past and I’m pleased to say that One Little Lie maintains the high level of stylish and cleverly crafted plots that I have come to enjoy. But I do think that she has excelled herself this time with a great twist that I didn’t see coming, one that immediately had me flicking back through the pages of my kindle to work out how and why I had missed the clues!'</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">If you head over to my Twitter page - <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_carrington1">HERE</a> - you can be in with a chance of winning a proof paperback of ONE LITTLE LIE just by retweeting the *pinned* tweet! Simples!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so pleased and excited to say that the ebook of <i>One Little Lie</i> has gone out into the world today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Publication day is always a nerve-wracking/exciting day. I'm lucky enough to have had some fabulous support - from pre-publication to now - and I'd like to thank all of the amazing people who have shared, tweeted, messaged, commented and generally made me feel happy and proud today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Huge thanks to: my fabulous agent, Anne Williams at KHLA; Team Avon - especially my editor, Katie Loughnane; all my family and friends, a</span><span style="font-size: large;">nd, of course - the biggest thanks to those who have downloaded </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">One Little Lie</i><span style="font-size: large;">! I hope you enjoy it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blog tour kicked off today with a wonderful review from Jacob -<a href="https://hookedfrompageoneblog.wordpress.com/"> Hooked From Page One</a> - and you can read what he thought <a href="https://hookedfrompageoneblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/23/one-little-lie-by-sam-carrington-blog-tour-sam_carrington1-avonbooksuk/">HERE</a>. I am THRILLED he enjoyed it! Not only did he like it, he said it was my best book yet! Now, you can't ask for more than that, can you? Thank you, Jacob.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please do follow the blog tour - here are the fabulous bloggers taking part:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No doubt I will be partaking in some celebratory bubbles later - even though I haven't fully recovered from Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Festival yet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to read ONE LITTLE LIE, it's available to download from: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be announcing the *winner* of the pre-order competition tomorrow - and there will be a chance to WIN a (now rare!) signed paperback proof copy of ONE LITTLE LIE - check out Facebook and Twitter later!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-2775330922923361832018-07-12T04:15:00.001-07:002018-07-28T07:14:02.379-07:00COMPETITION time!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">'If I Can't Take My Books I'm Not Going' tote bag</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">ONE LITTLE LIE mug</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can pre order by clicking here: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Little-Lie-Sam-Carrington-ebook/dp/B079DHY8V2" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Amazon</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>This competition is open to all UK residents. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>You can be any age to enter this competition. If you are under 18 you must have permission from your parent or guardian. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How to enter: pre-order a copy of One Little Lie by Sam Carrington and answer the question: ‘In which UK county does Sam Carrington set her novels?’ Send a copy (e.g a photo, your confirmation email, etc) of your receipt or order confirmation to onelittleliecomp@gmail.com </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The opening date for entries is 12th July 2018. The closing date for entries is midnight 22nd July 2018. No entries received after this date will be accepted. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Only two entries allowed per household. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The prize is the following: one copy of SAVING SOPHIE signed paperback; one copy of BAD SISTER signed paperback; 'If I Can't Take My Books I'm Not Going' tote bag; 'Keep Calm and Read a Book' Reading Log; ONE LITTLE LIE mug; an Amber Noir fragranced candle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The winner of the competition will be drawn at random from all correct entries and notified by e-mail no later than the 25th July 2018.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The author’s decision as to who has won the competition shall be final. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">11.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>By entering the competition, you are agreeing to accept these Terms and Conditions. Any breach of these Terms and Conditions by you will mean that your entry will not be valid, and you will not be allowed to enter this competition.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>By entering this competition, you are agreeing that, if you win, your name may be a) used for the purpose of announcing the winner, or b) in any related publicity by Sam Carrington, author, without additional payment or permission.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">13.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Any personal information you give will be used solely for this competition and will not be passed on to any other parties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to send advanced thanks to every blogger who has agreed to either review, host a blog post, or post an extract from the novel - without your hard work and commitment to authors the tours wouldn't happen! And huge thanks to Sabah, from Avon, who has put it all together!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Also, there's a competition coming VERY soon... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">(*HINT* Tomorrow)</span>Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-39537896225410612342018-05-10T01:19:00.000-07:002018-05-10T02:10:32.297-07:00Crimefest panel<br />
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A week from now I will be heading to Bristol for my third Crimefest!<br />
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The first time I attended, SAVING SOPHIE was yet to be published and I spent most of my time rushing around trying to get to every panel possible - in awe of the authors I saw, heard and met.<br />
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The second time, last year, I was one of those authors who people came to see. I had my very own Spotlight session - which meant I was on my own - no other authors on a panel to take some of the pressure. It was a scary, wonderful experience and I was overwhelmed by the amazing support fellow authors, bloggers and friends gave me.<br />
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This year - I am on a panel! Initially I felt this was going to be better - less nerve-wracking, less pressured. But then I saw who I was on the panel with!<br />
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Oh, my! So, there's me - and then there's the awesome bestsellers C.L Taylor, Amanda Jennings and Louise Candlish. To top it, bestselling author Amanda Robson is moderating.<br />
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I am really looking forward to this new experience though. If you'd like to come along and listen to us chat, our panel - FAMILIES CAN BE MURDER - is on Friday 18th at 2.50pm.<br />
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Hopefully see you there!Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-83044322891101030332018-04-04T01:38:00.000-07:002018-04-17T04:40:42.223-07:00ONE LITTLE LIE Cover Reveal!<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yesterday, Avon revealed the fabulous cover for my third psychological thriller, ONE LITTLE LIE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The response was tremendous - thank you so much for all the support - whether you Tweeted, shared on Facebook, commented, messaged or pre-ordered - I'm extremely grateful!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I really, really LOVE this cover:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm delighted to welcome Sarah Simpson, author of HER GREATEST MISTAKE, to my blog on her publication day!</span></div>
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Sarah Simpson has a first-class honours degree in Psychology and has worked in a neuro-psychology department at a Brain Rehabilitation Hospital. She lives in Cornwall with her husband and three children, and runs her own practice at the Duchy Hospital in Truro. Her Greatest Mistake is her first novel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I asked Sarah my 20 Questions and here's what she had to say:</span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Congratulations, IT’S PUBLICATION DAY! Tell us
in three words how you’re feeling right now:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Fortunate, emotional, joyful<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Describe your novel in ONE sentence:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Can I rely on a recent review? ‘A chilling,
heart-string pulling psychological thriller.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> It’s Easter Sunday – so a family
day for me. A walk on the beach and lots of lovely food and chocolate.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Why/When did you decide to write your first
novel?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I decided to write Her Greatest Mistake in
2006, but I didn’t begin to write it until 2016! It then felt like the right
time in my life, we’d been through many changes including relocating to
Cornwall. For me, it was the missing piece of the jigsaw.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your completed manuscript to agents, to this day?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I think I first submitted it at the
beginning of 2017 before realising – I shouldn’t have because my novel wasn’t
ready! I then submitted again in April time of 2017. I was taken on by the lovely
Broo Doherty (and I still thank my lucky stars). I think we first put Her
Greatest Mistake out on submission to the first round of publishers in
September. At the beginning of November 2017, I was delighted and little scared
to be offered a three book deal by Aria, Head of Zeus. Since then, it has been
pretty full on with the editing process, cover design et cetera. So exciting
though. Everything seemed to suddenly happen so very quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about becoming a published author?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Genuinely, that I have written something people
want to read! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To being able to write more and more, perhaps
to be able to give up my day job with a licence to wander nonchalantly around
my imagination, building stories I can share.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Ok, let’s get down to the writing process</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have to go back to my childhood, to the
wonderful Enid Blyton, I devoured her books, slinking away into her lands of
fantasy at every given opportunity. Later on, it was the brilliant Agatha
Christie, for the mystery, the fragrant atmosphere and vibrant characters she always
created. More recently, it would be too difficult to say, so many brilliant
authors out there, I really wouldn’t want to specify.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mistake’?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Around twelve months, because I kept
picking it up, putting it down, picking it back up. Convincing myself I
couldn’t write and then thinking, maybe I can… Then after the twelve months, I
ripped it apart completely and re-wrote it all over. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">From time to time, I look back at my first
draft, then I realise I’m holding my breath whilst blushing. Wondering how I
ever thought that one day I might be published. It is almost unrecognisable to
the draft today (which is probably more like the 12<sup>th</sup> draft). The
theme running through and the bones of the story are essentially the same, it’s
more – how I voiced the story. I think I literally deleted 60,000 words during
my re-writes. I was learning all the time though and it was a huge learning
curve.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love the editing process! I am someone
(forgetting that first draft) who edits as I go along too. I can’t seem to
resist it. Some days I think, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I’m not
going to edit today</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I’m only going to
re-fresh myself on this chapter</i>, but I can’t help myself. I find the
process almost therapeutic and I also find while I am editing - the story
begins to come alive and take me places I hadn’t considered before. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The editors are simply brilliant. Copy
editors are like forensic experts seeking out the inconsistencies and
discovering blunders seemingly invisible to the normal eye, but so obvious when
it is pointed out! I confess, I love this process too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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write do you need music, or silence?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I rarely work in silence. I am quite used
to working within the usual realms of a full house, barking dogs and caught between
two entirely dissimilar tastes of music echoing from my children’s rooms. Whilst
I was completing my book ready for submission, we had not long suffered a flood
of the entire ground floor, so I also had the noise of floors being ripped up
and replaced too. When I am alone in the house, I always have a background
noise of some form. Though, I find that music can make me feel quite emotional,
then my writing tends to become deeper and darker.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Peanut butter. I love peanut butter, on
toast, on crisp breads, or simply from a spoon! I make numerous cups of tea and
coffee to throw away an hour later when stone cold. So I always keep a bottle
of water with me, else I think I would become pretty dehydrated by the end of
the process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your favourite part of the writing process? </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Least
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Tough one, because it depends on what mood
I am in. I do love writing the opening chapter and the final chapter. I’ve
often written the final chapter quite early on in the process, before I really
know what will happen along the way. I also love building characters in my mind.
By the time I’d finished writing Her Greatest Mistake, and because Eve – the
main protagonist was in the first person, I almost found it difficult to stop
thinking as she would. Being able to step inside your character’s mind, I love!
This is why I like to write in the first person. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My least favourite part is possibly the
dialogue. I worry, not wanting to sound wooden or too manufactured. Which is
unusual given I love to be inside the characters’ mind, I find it so easy to
write about inner thoughts and feelings and yet more difficult to represent
open dialogue. Strange?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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need to conduct any research for your novel? How did you approach it?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Much of the material in Her Greatest
Mistake came from my own professional experiences, certainly the psychological
elements and the issues surrounding mental health conditions. My background is
in mental health and I have also worked within the family court system
alongside family solicitors, so all of this helped a great deal. I also chose
to set the book in geographical areas I knew well, although I did visit certain
stretches of featured coastline from time to time for inspiration. Money
laundering is the only topic I needed to research and to do this, I accessed
numerous case studies, newspaper articles and also several legal papers I found
online.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have a book deal – with deadlines (!) – how has that affected your writing
process?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It’s strange because it really does feel
different. Perhaps because before I was writing with hope and now I am writing with
a certain weight of expectation. I try not to think too much about the deadlines,
though they are very much there. I think perhaps the biggest difference is the
guilt element. Before, I often felt guilty spending my time writing, it felt a
little indulgent, worrying over having so many <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">other things</i> needing my attention. And now, when I’m having to deal
with the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">other things</i> – I feel guilty
for not getting to my writing!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">At the moment, these times are few and far
between! However, the beauty of having a huge dog is that he needs exercise, so
I walk miles with him during my breaks. I love the simple things in life, walks
on the beach, I love to be near the sea, it helps me gain a perspective on
life. I also love to cook, creating dishes and watching my family enjoy them.
Of course, I read as much as I can, I don’t ever want reading to be part of my
work, I always want to savour and enjoy it. Especially now I understand just
how much blood, sweat and tears has been shed for each piece of work. My
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Huge thanks for taking the time to answer these questions, Sarah - and enjoy your publication day!</span></div>
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<br />Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-60092100320616314662018-01-12T02:37:00.002-08:002018-01-12T02:41:22.366-08:00Writing highlights 2017<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'd spent a long time while writing it worrying about 'Second Book Syndrome' - then as it went out into the world in October, I held my breath awaiting the response from bloggers, reviewers and readers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Imagine my delight then, when esteemed blogger and reviewer, Kaisha Holloway (<a href="https://thewritinggarnet.wordpress.com/">The Writing Garnet</a>) presented me with this amazing award!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had some truly amazing reviews for Bad Sister - I've been floored by the responses from readers and I'm grateful to every one of them for buying, reading and reviewing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm proud to be in Kaisha's fabulous list of great books that she read in 2017 (and she read a LOT!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the UK you can currently get BAD SISTER on ebook for just 99p - click <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Sister-convincing-guessing-bestselling-ebook/dp/B072WHSRXS">HERE</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There have been some amazing books out this year, but many of them were added to my toppling TBR pile because I have so many others to try and get to first. So, when considering my Top 3 Reads, I didn't think about what year they were published but as it happens the ones I've chosen <i>are</i> from 2017! It's been a slow reading year for me, and one of my New Year's resolutions is to read more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Perfect Remains</i> by Helen Fields </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Doll House</i> by Phoebe Morgan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sometimes I Lie</i> by Alice Feeney </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Good Me Bad Me</i> by Ali Land.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Great picks, Elisabeth and Sanjida!<i> </i>Thank you for sharing them<i>. Behind Her Eyes</i> was also one of my favourite reads this year! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cass Green delivered a clever opening to this novel - one which played on my mind and kept me turning the pages.This was a creepy and atmospheric read and had a complex, believable protagonist. The tension bubbled beneath the surface, which set my nerves on edge as I read!</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An emotive subject matter, a dark undertone running through the narrative and the 'now' and 'then' chapters, all gave this novel the edge! Packed full of twists, it was a real page-turner. Just when you think you've figured it all out...bam! Brilliant.</span><br />
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Seeing my second novel on the shelves was a fabulous moment. With my debut, <i>Saving Sophie,</i> the thrill was in that it was the first time - we all know how special the first time is! 😉 I wasn't sure whether I'd be as excited to see Bad Sister.<br />
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My first sighting was unexpected as it was the day prior to its release. When I spotted a pile of my books on the 'Crime Table' at my local Waterstones, I know I gave an audible gasp! I was also on my own, so couldn't even turn to anyone and share the excitement. I did manage to surreptitiously take a photo though!<br />
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Then, when I popped into Asda and saw it on the shelves there too, I failed to contain the excitement and ended up chatting about Bad Sister to the lovely woman who was stocking the shelves! Bless her, she agreed to have a photo taken holding the book, and then said if she bought it, would I sign it for her there and then. Well, of course I said yes, and continued to crouch in the aisle, leaning on my shopping to sign it. Quite a surreal moment. Thank you, Tracey! </div>
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To celebrate the day of publication, the 14th December, I spent the evening at my local pub with some family and friends. I was bought some gorgeous bouquets of flowers and we raised a few glasses of fizz! (The best way to celebrate in my opinion).</div>
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I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and enabled me to continue writing. Thanks to my family and friends who celebrated with me, and to those who weren't there, I hope to do something grander next time!</div>
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Bad Sister is available in Asda, Tesco and some Waterstones (as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Sister-convincing-guessing-bestselling/dp/0008200211">Amazon</a>).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1) On this blog - <a href="http://samcarrington.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/celebrating-bad-sister-paperback.html">HERE</a> - (which includes Facebook and Twitter) you can win this fab Bad Sister package:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) THE SUN are also running a giveaway. They said that Bad Sister is "Tense and dark, you’ll be gripped by this thrilling read" - and are giving away 10 copies!<br />Just click <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/5090478/win-a-copy-of-bad-sister-by-sam-carrington-in-this-weeks-fabulous-book-competition/">HERE</a> for details.</span><br />
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I can't believe that in 13 days, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Sister-convincing-guessing-bestselling/dp/0008200211">BAD SISTER</a> will hit the shelves. I've had some fantastic feedback from readers and reviewers and the ebook, which was published on 5th October, got to number one in its category, which was really exciting. I'm thrilled that people have enjoyed reading about psychologist Connie Summers and returning favourites (from <i><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saving-Sophie-gripping-psychological-brilliant-ebook/dp/B01DT37C1O">Saving Sophie</a></i>), DI Lindsay Wade and DS Mack!<br />
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To celebrate the paperback coming out on the 14th December, I've put together a fabulous bundle of goodies that one lucky person* can win!<br />
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<li>A Bad Sister notebook</li>
<li>A Bad Sister mug</li>
<li>A signed paperback of Bad Sister</li>
<li>Bad Sister bookmarks</li>
<li>A mini bottle of cava</li>
<li>A box of Lindor chocolates</li>
<li>and... a packet of relaxing bath crystals!</li>
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THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO ENTER:<br />
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You can enter via Twitter, Facebook and this blog (you can do all 3 if you want more chances!) by doing the following:<br />
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1 - Twitter -<b> </b><span style="color: red;"><b>Retweet</b> my post (click <a href="https://twitter.com/sam_carrington1/status/936506250229157889">HERE</a>) and <b>comment </b>on the post telling me why you'd like to read BAD SISTER</span><br />
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<br />Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-71988592510245142742017-11-28T01:50:00.002-08:002023-02-24T05:01:09.179-08:00This Week 4 Years Ago...<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Prior to becoming an author, my past life involved working with offenders in a male prison. Last week marked four years since I left the service. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wrote about some of my many experiences for Refinery29 - you can read it <a href="http://www.refinery29.uk/prison-officer-men-sex-offences">HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Part of me misses the job, but I'm now settled into life as an author and wouldn't change that. The experiences I had will always be a mix of happy, sad, challenging, rewarding, frustrating and exciting and I will put them to good use in my writing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since leaving the prison, I've had four short stories published, written four novels, two of which have now been published, and the third will be published next year - and I've been faced with new, totally different challenges. I couldn't have predicted where my life would go four years ago - I took a leap of faith and thankfully, it worked out well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's very strange rereading my first blog post four years ago about my new start and new career! You can read it <a href="http://samcarrington.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-new-start-new-career.html">HERE</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The final words in that blog post were: "I don't know how it will end, I just want to enjoy the ride." And I think that's exactly how it should be.</span><br />
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<br />Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513551213565061764.post-75672195034095666152017-11-24T05:22:00.002-08:002017-11-24T05:23:59.741-08:00Top 5 Books to Read on a Winter's Night!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First appeared on laurapatriciarose.co.uk</span><br />
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dark morning, the wind whistling down the chimney, the rain pelting against the
window. It was brilliant! Couldn’t have asked for better weather conditions to
accompany me in this creepy journey. Following the death of one of their twin
girls, a family move to an isolated house on a tiny Scottish island. But being
trapped with an extremely unsettling twin – whose identity might be the one who
lived, or the one who died, we’re not sure – was chilling! A tense, haunting
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entries, this haunting tale is set in 1937 in the deep arctic and follows Jack
on an expedition. But, one by one, his companions leave, until he’s left alone
in the endless dark of winter. The journal entries get more and more
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countryside, the Harcourt family realise they are not the only occupants of
Cold Hill House. Hauntings that become more malevolent and a house that has a
dark history makes this novel perfect for a cold evening. I love the creepiness
of the writing – the way it caused me to literally go cold at some points and
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Elizabeth’s latest novel. Widowed Sarah lives with just her two dogs – her
children having left for university. To help financially, she rents the cottage
in her grounds to the mysterious Aiden – an old acquaintance who turns up and
needs temporary accommodation. They rekindle their old relationship and Sarah
feels happier than she has for a while – but is Aiden all he seems?</span><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 150%;">With Will, an old friend of her son’s, also making regular appearances
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sisters were murdered in their house in what appeared to be a satanic
sacrifice. Survivor Libby testified that her 15-year-old brother, Ben, was the
killer. Twenty-five years on, Libby is contacted by the Kill Club – a secret
society obsessed with notorious crimes, who believe Ben is innocent. And so, a
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On Friday I travelled to London to the HarperCollins tower to have a chat with debut author, <a href="https://twitter.com/CazEngland">Caroline England</a>. No ordinary chat, this was going to be for a live Facebook feed! I was so nervous. But it ended up being quite relaxed and fun, and Caroline was great! I thoroughly enjoyed talking about our books, writing, and also answering questions, some of which were asked live during the event.<br />
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A big thank you to Avon and HarperCollins for organising the event, and a massive thank you to those who tuned in to listen to Caroline and I talk, and for asking questions. If you missed it, you can still watch it on Avon Books UK and HarperCollins Facebook pages - follow this link:<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Caroline's debut domestic noir novel, </span><b style="text-align: start;">Beneath The Skin</b><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><span style="text-align: start;">has been likened to Cold Feet. You can get it for a mere 99p</span><span style="text-align: start;"> </span><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beneath-Skin-psychological-thriller-stunning-ebook/dp/B01MRXQUVU" style="text-align: start;">HERE</a></div>
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<b>Bad Sister</b> is also 99p for a limited time, you can get it <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bad-Sister-convincing-guessing-bestselling-ebook/dp/B072WHSRXS">HERE</a>Sam Carringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.com0