Your Chance to Win a Signed Copy of Goodbye, Henrietta Street.

For the next four weeks this is your chance to enter a competition to win a  signed copy of my novel Goodbye, Henrietta Street which is a real street in a town in Yorkshire.  Some of the clues are  here, you just have to find them.

CLOSING DATE 25.06.2013 Please do not put your answers in the Comments box

All you have to do is answer four questions and the first person to complete the answers correctly in an e-mail  to lin.treadgold@yahoo.co.uk  will be sent a copy in August when I return from the Isles of Scilly.   I will announce the winner as soon as I have the first correct answer. There are clues on this page.

a)  In which town does Pippa Lambton live in the story of Goodbye, Henrietta Street?  Ripon, Saltburn, Whitby or Scarborough

 b)  What qualification does Sven Jorgensen have?  Archaeology, Ornithology, Zooology, or Veterinary surgeon  

 c)  Name five of the inhabited islands on The Isles of Scilly

 d)  Which bird is known as a Tammie Norie on the Shetland Islands?

Book Synopsis

Pippa Lambton’s life has fallen apart and husband Rob is ready to give up their marriage. Three years before, their son Daniel passed away; he was the glue that held them together. Now, Pippa’s left home for the beautiful Isles of Scilly, for a chance to rediscover herself. She meets handsome Norwegian ornithologist and nature warden, Sven Jorgensen, who teaches her about the island wildlife. Pippa finds herself laughing again. She is aware of Rob’s dilemma over his childhood adoption and their turbulent relationship, but after an awkward kiss with Sven, she is torn about how to proceed. There is much to resolve, and leaving Rob could prove a disaster. Is her affair with Sven a holiday fling? How can she walk away from Rob after losing Daniel? Should she leave her home in Whitby, Yorkshire for Sven and his island paradise? Find out more in Goodbye, Henrietta Street.

A History of Radio Scilly

I shall soon be promoting my novel on the Isles of Scilly and have been invited once again to review a book on The Book Programme on Thursday 11 July at noon BST. Listen Live to Radio Scilly  http://www.radioscilly.com/listen-watch/watch-live/

I was searching through the Radio Scilly web site to discover a history of the radio station. I thought you might like to share it with me, its a fascinating story – For further information go to http://www.radioscilly.com/about-us/history-of-radio-scilly/

Quote from a History of Radio Scilly

Radio Scilly is the world’s smallest professional radio station. We started life in 1998 when Keri Jones started organising a month-long trial broadcast from a room in the Star Castle Hotel. The plan was to ‘test the water’ to see whether there was demand for a radio station for Scilly.

After a particularly boozy night, some volunteers, who will rename nameless as some of them are now in responsible positions in our community, decided to crash out in the double bed in the  ‘studio bedroom’. Keri broadcast the morning show from that bedroom the next day complete with snoring in the background. Mike Collier, who was the Coastguard then, came in to read the weather at 7am and commented on the number of feet protruding from beneath the duvet but seemed to take the whole surreal experience in his stride.  Read on… it’s fascinating! Please go to the web site to read more http://www.radioscilly.com/about-us/history-of-radio-scilly/

Follow the Characters in the Book

Click on to this link for the Isles of Scilly trail.  Follow Pippa and Sven as they make their way around these wonderful islands.  I am going there on 3rd July.

CLICK HERE

http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/plan-your-visit/scilly-on-film

 

A Visit from Author, Anne Stenhouse

Today I have invited first time novelist, Anne Stenhouse, who is a performed playwright and has also published short fiction and articles. Anne is based in Scotland and began to write novels with a serious view to publication about six years ago. By joining the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s New Writers’ Scheme, she took up their challenge of producing one book a year for reading by a novelist published in her genre. That floated around but is now firmly anchored in Historical romance.

Anne says:
MARIAH’S MARRIAGE started life in the New Voices first chapter competition of Mills & Boon and after visiting with one or two others, was picked up by MuseItUp of Canada. It was e-published by them on 3rd May and is available from their bookshop, from Amazon and from Barnes and Noble. Links below.
Anne has dropped by to share some Monday thoughts and a short extract from Mariah’s Marriage. She has a blog, Novels Now, and the link for that is also below.

Thanks for inviting me to visit, Lin.
My Monday thoughts are always full of how much I’m going to get done in the coming week. My Friday thoughts might reflect on why the list is still the same length although I spent the whole week chasing my tail. This week, I’m really, really going to start the new work in the right place and re-order the words already written.
Let me explain. There were two characters in Mariah’s Marriage who stayed with me after the book was completed. The lovely Judy Roth, my copy editor, made me understand their story more thoroughly and that process has lifted them from being just the sub-plot to rather important in my head.
Because they were in the earlier book, I thought I should begin in a follow-on fashion, but I now think I need to go back in time a bit and tell some of their story as a parallel to Mariah and Tobias.
I’m beginning to have superstitious shivers so won’t say any more. Here’s a wee taster of Mariah’s story.

Mariah reached out to catch the side of a screen. Instantly, her hand was
covered by a larger one. Tobias, she knew without looking. Comforting warmth
drove out the cold of shock and she gasped. How she had ached for his touch while
she lay prostrate. Now the moment was spoiled by a room pulsing with anger and
the frustrated hopes of others.
“Good morning, Mariah,” he said. “I am glad to see that your indisposition has
been relieved.”
She bridled at the words whispered into her ear because he was telling her that
he knew exactly what had caused her indisposition. How could he ignore the
allegations being made about him in order to chastise her?
“It may return at any moment, sir, when I am overcome by the scent of so
many blooms,” she said. His low chuckle inflamed her temper but he was moving
away from her and she took a seat as far away from the main group as possible.
The earl bowed to Jerome. “Sir, I would be glad to meet your relatives.”

For further details about Anne and forthcoming Maytime Blog Tour:

https://museituppublishing.com/bookstore2/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=585&category_id=69&manufacturer_id=278&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mariahs-Marriage-ebook/dp/B00CMAEKPM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1368427000&sr=1-1&keywords=anne+stenhouse

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/mariah-s-marriage?keyword=mariah%27s+marriage&store=ebook

http://www.annestenhousenovelist.wordpress.com

The Most Awesome LIVE Book Tour—Ever!

I am delighted to announce that I will be touring Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly on the following dates for the tour of Goodbye, Henrietta Street —the Isles of Scilly’s new romance novel. Your holiday read.

Please do come and say ‘hello’ and I will sign my novel for you. It’s all about location and this has to be the most wonderful place to do a book signing, whilst looking out into the blue ocean with bobbing boats and warm summer breezes!

2 July Edge of the World Bookshop – PENZANCE from 1.30pm http://www.edgeoftheworldbookshop.co.uk

8 July The Mermaid pub, St Mary’s, ISLES OF SCILLY— BOOK LAUNCH AND PARTY 7pm (Invitation Only) FUND RAISER FOR THE ISLES OF SCILLY WILDLIFE TRUST WITH SINGERS, BONE IDOL

9 July IOS Tourist Information Office, Hugh Street, St Mary’s.

10 July Fraggle Rock Cafe BRYHER  http://bryher.co/fraggle-rock-bar/

11 July Radio Scilly, The Book Programme with Linda Thomas 12 noon.  http://www.radioscilly.com/listen-watch/

12 July North Farm Gallery ST MARTINS, IOS from 1.30 p.m.  http://www.simplyscilly.co.uk/things-to-do/north-farm-gallery-p1495333

13 July Juliet’s Garden Restaurant, ST MARY’S from 1.30pm http://www.julietsgardenrestaurant.co.uk/homepage.php

16 July Tresco Abbey Gardens  at the shop, TRESCO from approx 11am  A fabulous venue in the height of the season. http://www.tresco.co.uk/what-to-do/abbey-garden/default.aspx

18 July The Turks Head pub ST AGNES, IOS,IN AID OF THE SHAH GIG BOAT – FUND RAISER. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=the+turks+head+st+agnes+scilly&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7vWHUdvhCYeU0AWy8YHwAg&ved=0CGkQsAQ&biw=1920&bih=909  From around 11am onwards.

HELP SUPPORT THE ISLES OF SCILLY AND SPREAD THE WORD THROUGH READING THE BOOK. 

Review of Goodbye, Henrietta Street from Author, Sheryl Browne

Author, Sheryl Brown, as part of my blog tour, has a review of my book, Goodbye, Henrietta Street on her web site.  Thanks Sheryl, glad you enjoyed reading it and let’s hope I get more fans as the year progresses.

Sheryl says:

The scenery on Scilly and attention to detail vis-à-vis wildlife and conservation is beautifully done. Lin Treadgold has obviously done a tremendous amount of research.  The questions are all answered, the overriding one being can Pippa let go her guilt and her grief and find happiness, yet still hold her son’s memory intact in her heart.

Goodbye, Henrietta Street is a thoroughly enjoyable read.I have to admit, if I thought I’d find a gorgeous Viking in the shape of Sven waiting, I’d be packing my bags and hopping aboard the Scillonion ferry in a flash.Loved it.

To find out more, go to http://sheryls-ramblings.blogspot.nl/2013/05/guest-post-review-goodbye-henrietta.html?spref=tw

Only a Few Days to Go –

I just wanted to remind all those who said they would like to buy my book, that there are only a few days to go (15 May) if you would like to have a dedication on the publisher’s web site.  We can advertise your company  or your  name.  Your support for a new author would be most appreciated.

Preorder your copy of Goodbye, Henrietta Street and get your name or company name listed on this the publisher’s web site 

Preorder your copy of Goodbye, Henrietta Street and get your name or company name listed on this website!

http://www.safkhetpublishing.com/books/soul/9781908208149/Goodbye_Henrietta_Street.html

Get your name or company name listed in this special romantic story about Pippa, Sven and the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Be a part of the story and show your participation in the production by pre-ordering your copy today. Just order with Paypal (they take your credit card, so it’s smashingly easy to get involved. You’ll be listed with all your fellow supporters under our Dedication section at the bottom of the page. Pre-order today!

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