Please do not think I am here to criticise and say I am not reading it because I don't believe she can write an adult novel or any such thing. The truth is I simply do not have the time at the moment to read many books and with my bookshelves full I have not bought a book in at least two weeks (a record for me I have to confess).
I love books and if I go into a bookshop, inevitably I come out with at least one if not more books.
So, have you got your copy of J K Rowling's new book Casual Vacancy and thus you are too busy reading up on what is happening in the little world of fictionscriptor? Probably. I hope you enjoy it. Far too many people are quick to criticise and for a writer that is terrible.
Surfing the net (I just love that expression) I have seen several articles and reviews already. They seem to be mixed. What all of them seem to be reminding us is that it is not a children's book. Surly this is not a surprise. Ever since word has got out about J K Rowling writing another novel it has been emphasised that it would not be a children book. Perhaps people did not believe this statement.
As I keep repeating, like a broken record, it is very hard work to write and get a book published. Just because one person does not like it does not mean someone else might not love it (did that make sense). The point is I hope her book does well.
To all of you out there trying to be a writer keep going. You will get there. We all remember the stories about J K Rowling's numerous letters of rejection for the Harry Potter books, and look where she is now.
Enjoy the book and happy writing.
Please do not forget to get your copy of Briefs - a collection of short stories (by Tanya Thistleton), either as an ebook
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C8TC96
or as a paper back by ordering your copy at Amazon (best to search by author name) or at
Create Space by following the link (or copying and pasting it into your browser):
https://www.createspace.com/3962688
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