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Post by claireallan on Apr 12, 2007 8:43:26 GMT
Journalist Grace loves her son Jack with all her heart but she
can't quite understand why, since his birth, she has felt at odds with herself.
And - to add to her worries - she is still as heavy as she was at nine months pregnant and can't remember the last time she put on make up without leaving streaks across her face or smudging her mascara. This is a far cry from the glamorous Health and Beauty Editor she used to be but when the office bimbo reveals that all her colleagues have been talking about her about her back, things come to a head.
The magazine Grace works for wants her to be a guinea pig, someone who will be the subject of their little experiment to have someone's life transformed.
Yes, this may involve taking some happy pills. It may involve crying like an eejit in front of her hard-nosed editor Sinead, being weighed in public, and wondering whether or not she wants to stay married...but happiness always has some sort of price. Doesn't it?
'Rainy Days and Tuesdays' is published by Poolbeg Press and will be available from July 4!
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Post by claire on Apr 12, 2007 9:01:10 GMT
I'm looking forward to this one too, love the cover
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Post by susanmay on Apr 12, 2007 9:05:27 GMT
Can't wait to read this book Claire. Love the title.
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Post by jofromoz on Apr 12, 2007 9:37:52 GMT
sounds good to me.
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Post by megan on Apr 12, 2007 10:58:05 GMT
You've got me interested too, Claire!
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Post by Shirley on Apr 12, 2007 12:41:01 GMT
I love the title too!
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Post by Karen on Apr 12, 2007 18:16:41 GMT
Sounds great, and looks great. Can't wait to read it.
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Post by Oonagh on Apr 12, 2007 18:22:05 GMT
looking forward to it Claire
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Post by EmmaH on Apr 12, 2007 19:32:03 GMT
Way to go our blade!!
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Post by claireallan on Jun 23, 2007 14:56:52 GMT
IT'S IN THE SHOPS NOW GIRLS!!
Fill your boots and your shopping baskets!
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Post by Shirley on Jun 23, 2007 16:29:18 GMT
Claire, I just bought your book earlier! I stopped by Eason in Blanchardstown on my way home, and a girl was just stocking a shelf with about 40 copies. They were being stocked very prominently. I have to tell you, it was SO exciting to see them fresh out of the storeroom being stocked! I read the first page and got into it instantly, so you can be sure lots of other people will too. ALL THE VERY BEST WITH IT!!!
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Post by claire on Jun 23, 2007 19:14:36 GMT
All the best with it Claire, enjoy the moment!
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Post by fionnuala on Jun 23, 2007 21:46:01 GMT
Gosh its so exciting to hear that Shirley! I've got goosebumps for you Claire just thinking about it! Fingers are crossed and crossed!
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Post by nicc on Jun 24, 2007 1:04:24 GMT
Anxiously waiting for mine to arrive on the doorstep. I pre-ordered it last month from Poolbeg so should be here this week!
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Post by EmmaH on Jun 24, 2007 15:10:11 GMT
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! The excitement!!!!! So pleased for you Claire! Cant wait to get stuck in!
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Post by tamnz on Jun 25, 2007 5:13:29 GMT
I am going to see if I can get it here in NZ, otherwise will order it online...sounds like a great read!  |
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Post by nicc on Jun 25, 2007 6:39:19 GMT
I ordered mine from Poolbeg, Tamnz. I have ordered quite a few books from there as i find alot of Irish authors aren't released over here. They are really efficient (I placed an order one Thursday and it was on my doorstep on Tuesday) and the price works out to be roughly what I'd pay in the shops. Just click on the links page and you'll see Poolbeg, just click on it to get to there web.
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Post by nicc on Jun 26, 2007 1:20:32 GMT
Just turned up on my doorstep. Very exciting!
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Post by tamnz on Jun 26, 2007 4:53:48 GMT
Thanks nicc, I may just have to do that!
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Post by sMurphy on Jun 26, 2007 17:37:04 GMT
Claire,
You'll be happy to hear that your book is proudly displayed in Easons in Cork, sitting next to Shopaholic and Diary of Demented Housewife! You must be thrilled! It looks amazing, and I just can't wait to read it.
Let the Cork gang know if you are planning any signings down this way -or if you fancy a getaway with your young man down this way!! Sunshine not guaranteed but the craic is!
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Post by catherine daly on Jun 27, 2007 10:18:08 GMT
Best of luck with it Claire- look forward to pickign up a copy!!
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Post by claireallan on Jun 27, 2007 21:42:51 GMT
Thanks all!
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Post by EmmaH on Jul 2, 2007 18:46:23 GMT
Ms Allan I'm engrossed! Bought 2 copies and have told my sisters if they want one they have to buy their own!! And all my friends!
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Post by megan on Jul 2, 2007 21:01:24 GMT
I spied this book in Easons in Newry at the weekend. It is IRish book of the month and has a shelf all to itself. I read the first chapter - very, very good Claire! I was immediately drawn in and wanted to read on. I will be getting this book soon!
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Post by fionnuala on Jul 3, 2007 22:12:12 GMT
Irish book of the month!!!! Well done missus! Sharon Owens was Irish book of the month in April when I bought The Trouble With Weddings!
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Post by Susanne O'Leary on Jul 6, 2007 20:54:20 GMT
Congratulations, Claire, I'm going to get it as soon as I can. Can't wait to readi it. Good luck!!!
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Post by Shirley on Jul 9, 2007 18:46:34 GMT
Hi Claire, I finished the book and it was a great read. I hope you're enjoying every moment of your success!
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Post by EmmaH on Jul 9, 2007 18:49:02 GMT
Finished it yesterday! Some great one liners in there, Claire. Really enjoyed it. Well done you. Sorry I couldnt get on Saturday but really looking forward to hearing all about how it all went. And congrats on your chart position too!! Brill!
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Post by charlene on Jul 14, 2007 15:17:36 GMT
Just orderd this off amazon look forward to reading it.
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Post by claireallan on Jul 15, 2007 19:30:02 GMT
Thanks folks. Yes, it's doing very well and I'm delighted.
Nicer still to have positive feedback from readers.
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