Oh my, it’s only 4 days, yes that’s right, just 4 days until my debut romantic comedy ‘Who Does He Think He Is?‘ is published. Now it’s got to this stage, I confess the excitement and the fear are about level pegging. The thought of my book, which I’ve worked so hard on, going out into the big wide world seems very real and dare I say it, rather nerve-racking. Will people buy it? Will people read it? What will people think of it? Gulp!
It’s one thing writing the book, but selling it is an introduction to a whole new world. As a bit of a shy creature at heart, it’s not really in my nature to stand up and go ‘Look at what I’ve written, buy my book, buy my book!’ Obviously, that’s what I’m hoping people will do, but I’m very aware that if readers don’t know it exists, they’re not going to go out and buy it. I’ve therefore engaged Full On Courage Mode and have been bravely getting in touch with folk to try and spread the word. I’m very grateful to all the lovely people out there who have been supporting my efforts by tweeting, Facebooking, blogging and generally chatting about my book. It means a great deal to me.
Now, moving on to some very exciting news. This week I was thrilled to find out that ‘Who Does He Think He Is?’ will be out in paperback at the same time as it’s published in e-book. I also got to hold the very first actual copy of it. (Check out my huge grin below!)
So yes, that’s me this week. And if you want to find out more about ‘Who Does He Think He Is?‘ here’s the blurb along with some nice things that people have said about it. If you’re looking for a Christmas present for yourself or others, the answer’s below!
“An enchanting story, guaranteed to leave you with the feel-good factor. Emily Kerr writes with a light but assured touch in this heart-warming read.”
Sue Fortin, bestselling author of The Girl Who Lied and Closing In“A classic Jane Austen love story with a twist. It feels like you’re sitting at the local coffee shop with Lady Aurelia herself telling you her story.”
Mariel GonzalezLady Aurelia Osbourne-Lloyd has long wished her bank balance was as big as her name. But her home, Leydale Park, is more of a pile in a state than stately pile, and with her father off ‘finding himself’ in Thailand, it’s up to her to turn the family fortunes around by entertaining demanding tourists.
When – thanks to her father’s interference – a Hollywood production company chooses the estate as a location for a Regency movie, a whole new level of chaos enters Aurelia’s life. Her quiet days shattered and privacy non-existent, she has no choice but to go with the flow and let them take over.
Never mind the added distraction of dishy leading man, Xander Lord, who may have an ulterior motive for wanting to get close to her…
Can Aurelia keep her cool in light of all the upheaval?
It’s made me realise that actually there’s not all that much time before the big day to get in all the shopping, card writing and sorting of stuff that I need to do, gulp. I’m starting to have to make lists of my ‘to-do’ lists!
My own tree and decorations are somewhat on the modest side at the moment, but they’re work in progress, and at least I don’t have a huge sprawling mansion to decorate, unlike the main character in 
When I’m talking away on the microphone, I have to press all the buttons, move all the faders and generally make sure that everything is working from the technical point of view. It’s definitely a lesson in multi-tasking! And when something goes wrong, for example when a track won’t play, I have to be like the proverbial swan – remain calm on the surface while frantically paddling away to sort things out. Thankfully the gremlins don’t attack too often, but you always have to be on your toes with live radio! 
I really enjoy putting together my show, and with the wide range of tracks which have featured in films, I’m generally spoilt for choice for great tunes to play. Some weeks I like to do a bit of a theme, for example around the time of the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race I might do a show featuring tunes from movies which have starred actors who went to those universities. There’s usually a spooky theme at Halloween, and it’s now getting to the time of year when a few Christmas tracks might have to creep in. In fact, I can’t wait to play something from ‘
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