I love your writing and want to support your book but I’d rather not buy the hardback. Will it work if I pre-order the paperback? (I realise I will have to wait a year)
Well done. I will read , I will pre-order, and also I won’t mind how much you mention it and plug it and do your damnedest..this is is the dutiful and awkward dance that all authors have to do now -.as if actual publication was not a big enough deal - you are a compelling writer And I will
This is why people use Amazon .. I went to pre order and it told me I’ve already done so in March. I know it’s an evil empire but it does have an upside for ‘menopausal can’t remember a thing’ me
I was lucky enough to read a draft and loved it. I read it in 2 evenings flat and like other readers, felt bereft when I was finished. It is quirky, clever, emotionally astute and really absorbing. Can’t wait to read the book and see how it is changed. I have pre-ordered too.
Congratulations Esther ! Thank you to Barrie for the link to Bookshop - got Esther’s book coming to me in September and Consider Yourself Kissed more imminently .. feeling very efficient. Need a cuppa after magnificent multitasking ;)
I volunteered to read a draft because Esther’s writing has been both a welcome distraction and a source of support down the years and through the travails of work,
marriage and health. Spikers: you will not be disappointed. It’s a big hit of her Substack wit and warmth. I finished the draft with a tear in my eye and I can’t wait for September to get my mitts on the final version.
I loved my proof so much that I was distracted reading it and went to Nine Elms instead of Kennington, which is one of the worst things that can happen in South West London, and I wasn't even cross because it gave me more reading time.
Already preordered, says smuggins over here! Cannot wait Esther, I absolutely love The Spike and get such a thrill when you write a new post. Substack is full of a lot of writers that are kind of saying the same thing but yours really is such a welcome voice x
W ll you got me at 'no long descriptions of sunrises' I haven't read the rest of the post - (lots to do here this Monday am) but yes...I often think when I'm reading a book.. 'oh FFS....just get on with it I'm not interested in the tangled hedgerows and the rolling distant hills... blah blah -. So I will order because you make me smile - a lot. OH GOODY HELL I read a bit more and saw your note to buy the hardback! so I cancelled my paperback and re - ordered . good luck I cant wait to read it.
I love your writing and want to support your book but I’d rather not buy the hardback. Will it work if I pre-order the paperback? (I realise I will have to wait a year)
Well done. I will read , I will pre-order, and also I won’t mind how much you mention it and plug it and do your damnedest..this is is the dutiful and awkward dance that all authors have to do now -.as if actual publication was not a big enough deal - you are a compelling writer And I will
Love your book I am sure xxx
This is why people use Amazon .. I went to pre order and it told me I’ve already done so in March. I know it’s an evil empire but it does have an upside for ‘menopausal can’t remember a thing’ me
Sounds great as I love your substack! I’ve pre-ordered 😊
I was lucky enough to read a draft and loved it. I read it in 2 evenings flat and like other readers, felt bereft when I was finished. It is quirky, clever, emotionally astute and really absorbing. Can’t wait to read the book and see how it is changed. I have pre-ordered too.
Congratulations Esther ! Thank you to Barrie for the link to Bookshop - got Esther’s book coming to me in September and Consider Yourself Kissed more imminently .. feeling very efficient. Need a cuppa after magnificent multitasking ;)
Does anyone know if requesting that your local library stocks it will help with numbers?
god I don't know!! maybe? *visits every library*
I volunteered to read a draft because Esther’s writing has been both a welcome distraction and a source of support down the years and through the travails of work,
marriage and health. Spikers: you will not be disappointed. It’s a big hit of her Substack wit and warmth. I finished the draft with a tear in my eye and I can’t wait for September to get my mitts on the final version.
I read a draft last year, and loved it, and am also going to preorder!
I loved my proof so much that I was distracted reading it and went to Nine Elms instead of Kennington, which is one of the worst things that can happen in South West London, and I wasn't even cross because it gave me more reading time.
Already preordered, says smuggins over here! Cannot wait Esther, I absolutely love The Spike and get such a thrill when you write a new post. Substack is full of a lot of writers that are kind of saying the same thing but yours really is such a welcome voice x
excellent! I feel bad sometimes that I'm not writing THOSE Substack posts but I wouldn't know where to stay. Thank you Lucy Smugginson xxx
I love love loved reading this - devoured as quick as I’ve ever read anything. Have pre ordered for all my friends to read. xxx
Ordered. Congrats, Esther. I know it'll be a great read. X
Australia followers - it's available at Booktopia!
is it?!?! I didn't think it was! Thanks!!
W ll you got me at 'no long descriptions of sunrises' I haven't read the rest of the post - (lots to do here this Monday am) but yes...I often think when I'm reading a book.. 'oh FFS....just get on with it I'm not interested in the tangled hedgerows and the rolling distant hills... blah blah -. So I will order because you make me smile - a lot. OH GOODY HELL I read a bit more and saw your note to buy the hardback! so I cancelled my paperback and re - ordered . good luck I cant wait to read it.
there are a few hedgerows but I keep it short. thank you Nanny!
Pre ordered as a gift... it's slightly less money on Bookshop.org than it was on Amazon. win win