Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Leap Year


One of my favourite short story writers, Marilyn Fountain, has written a People’s Friend pocket novel Leap Year. It’s in the shops now. Get one if you can – I guarantee you’ll enjoy it. 




Isn't that a lovely cover?

Back in the days before I actually knew any other writers, I used to look out for Lyn's stories because I knew they would always be a good read and nothing has changed. I am so pleased she's started writing longer stuff - more to enjoy!




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  1. Maggie May5 March 2013 at 14:42

    I'll look out for that one Teresa. I have been away from blogland for a little while because I've been organising (typing) our writers' group anthology. I'm so pleased with it I've decided to put some of my own work together. I have found a brilliant and very reasonably priced printer (who did my Christmas card). It's my way of self publishing without having to do it online, as it's just a personal record of some of my writing.

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    1. Teresa Ashby5 March 2013 at 15:03

      That sounds like a wonderful idea, Maggie and a lovely way to keep a record :-) x

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  2. Wendy's Writing5 March 2013 at 14:49

    I shall look out for that when I go shopping tomorrow. By the way Teresa, I received a copy of Woman's weekly Fiction special yesterday(as I have a story in it) and have just read Going Away for Christmas - it was so moving as it reminded me of my father in law.

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    1. Teresa Ashby5 March 2013 at 15:05

      Thank you, Wendy - I didn't realise it was being published so soon! I haven't had mine yet, but I'm glad to be in good company and I'll look forward to reading yours :-) x

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  3. Pat Posner5 March 2013 at 14:50

    I can see it's going to be an expensive week with PF Special, FF, WW Fiction Special to buy as well as the weekly PF and WW and now the Pocket Novel, too.
    I agree, Teresa, it's a lovely cover.

    Tail wags to Indy
    xxPat

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    1. Teresa Ashby5 March 2013 at 15:07

      Money well spent, Pat :-)
      Indy wags his tail back :-) xx

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  4. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 19:52

    A lovely cover with a girl looking like someone we all know. Will look out for this, p.s. you're my fave writer though.xx

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    1. Teresa Ashby6 March 2013 at 09:06

      Aw thank you, Sue, what a lovely thing to say :-) x

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  5. Rosemary Gemmell5 March 2013 at 22:16

    Thanks for alerting us to this PN, Teresa - it's such a warm cover.

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  6. Colette McCormick5 March 2013 at 23:49

    I'll look out for it.

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  7. Joanna6 March 2013 at 07:09

    It is a lovely cover, Teresa, and I shall look out for it. I love Marilyn Fountain stories too. x

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    1. Teresa Ashby6 March 2013 at 09:08

      Thank you, Joanna - she's a lovely person too :-) x

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  8. joanne fox6 March 2013 at 07:44

    I always enjoy Marilyn's stories in the magazines. I will try and find this when I can get out to the shops tomorrow.

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    1. Teresa Ashby6 March 2013 at 09:09

      Thanks, Joanne. I'll tell Lyn, I know she'll be chuffed :-) x

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  9. Patsy6 March 2013 at 09:53

    Confession time ... before I started writing myself I didn't take much notice of the author's names when I read short stories however much I enjoyed them.

    Once I did take notice they all seemed to have been written by Teresa Ashby.

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:13

      I used to know someone who kept a record of all the stories in every magazine and who wrote them - it wasn't me I hasten to add :-) x

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  10. Paula RC6 March 2013 at 11:20

    :-) I'm like Patsy... I'm in the Teresa Ashby fan club and thought there was only one author of gentle reads.

    I love the cover it's beautiful.

    One day I shall get around to finishing my pocket novel and... OMG that where I should be now. Sorry, Teresa, Must dash I have a novel to finish! I'll finish my cuppa on the run and chat later. It's a good job I bring my own cup with me when I drop by for a chat otherwise there wouldn't be any left for others :-)

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:15

      Aw thank you, Paula. And yes you will finish your pocket novel - go on, get back to it - now! ;-) x

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  11. Grumpy Old Ken6 March 2013 at 11:59

    Hi
    I feel guilty I do not' speak' to more people but I can't keep up. consequently it makes me appear rude. But I follow many many people. You are popular, well done. Have you considered Kindle. The technology is way beyond me but with help I managed. good luck.

    Ken

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:16

      Thank you for stopping by, Ken - I find your blog highly entertaining :-) I've put a few books on Kindle now - must do more before I forget how :-) x

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  12. Rosie Hendry6 March 2013 at 18:12

    Thanks for telling us about Marilyn's Pocket Novel. I used to go to Norwich Writer's Circle where Lynn was always so encouraging and kind. That was in pre-children days so I haven't seen her for some years.

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:17

      Lyn really is such a nice person isn't she, Kate :-) x

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  13. Maria6 March 2013 at 21:21

    I echo Ken's comment, I feel guilty not getting around more blogs. I'll check Tesco tomorrow for Marilyn's pocket novel. Does she have a blog? :-)

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:18

      I feel the same way, Maria - I don't get around half the blogs I'd like to and I find if I'm off the computer for a while I miss out on loads. No, Lyn doesn't have a blog - yet, but I hope she will :-) x

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  14. wannabe a writer7 March 2013 at 09:05

    Hi Teresa, thanks for that I will look out for it. I too am a member of the Teresa Ashby fan club. Whenever I see your name, I settle down knowing that I'm in for a good read.

    Linda

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:19

      Oh, Linda, thank you, that's such a nice thing to say :-) x

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  15. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 16:21

    Lyn has tried to post a comment, but Blogger typically is playing up, but she says :

    "Hi, thanks for all the positive comments; Teresa has some lovely followers:-)

    Hi to Kate J - so it is you from the NWC: no, I never seem to get time to go to any meetings either. Perhaps we should break out the gladrags and go to the summer party!

    I must start a blog, Maria - before they go completely out of fashion!

    Thanks, Teresa, for letting me muscle in on yours. Love to all, and happy writing. Lyn x"

    You're welcome any time Lyn :-) xx

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  16. klahanie7 March 2013 at 16:46

    Hi Teresa,

    That is indeed a lovely cover. It has an ambience of a cute romance thriller. "Leap Year" a great time for rabbits, frogs, toads, wallabies and kangaroos....:)

    Be well, Teresa.

    Gary :) x

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    1. Teresa Ashby8 March 2013 at 09:19

      Thanks for stopping by, Gary - you'd leapt into my spam folder, goodness knows why :-) x

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  17. Caroline7 March 2013 at 21:15

    I'll look out for it too! Like the others I'm a Teresa fan as well! Caroline x

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    1. Teresa Ashby8 March 2013 at 09:17

      It's a lovely read, Caroline - and thank you for your kind words :-) x

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  18. Keith Havers8 March 2013 at 15:54

    There's hardly a magazine on the shelves without one of Marilyn's stories in it.

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  19. Old Kitty10 March 2013 at 13:31

    Not only is it a lovely cover - it's got a great blurb!! Hope Erin finds closure from her past! Yay! Take care
    x

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