claretburns wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:46 pm

Will certainly give it a read on holiday in September.

Just a heads up, 14th September is the date of Leeds away, lunchtime kick off on Sky.

Aclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:45 pm

Sounds very good, I'll be purchasing a copy for my upcoming holiday in September.

beddie wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:23 am

Tonbridge, sounds just my wife’s type of book so she’s ordered it. Good luck with it.

Dawlishclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:29 am

Just downloaded it.

CleggHall wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 8:46 am

Well done, a splendid effort for a Man of Kent!

Den_Perry wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 12:30 pm

Will get it bought for my Kindle and save it for when we go on holiday next week. UTC!

Aclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:45 pm

Sounds very good, I'll be purchasing a copy for my upcoming holiday in September.

Aclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 2:48 pm

Just ordered and looking forward to reading it, are your other 4 books similar crime thrillers ?
Always good to support a fellow Claret in what they do.....can't be many authors amongst us.

1968claret wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 3:14 pm

Just downloaded. Look forward to reading this on my upcoming holiday. Cheers

Paulclaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 28, 2024 5:24 pm

Just ordered it. Best of luck with it.

TomtheClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:29 pm

Without being rude. Don’t answer if inappropriate. How many copies would you anticipate selling?

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:46 pm

Tonbridge, I hope your publisher markets your book effectively. I'll see if I can get hold of a paperback. I had a crime novel published, but sales were disappointing due to zero marketing. It is about to be republished by another more progressive company, then followed up by the rest of the trilogy. All set in Tokyo in the early '90s. I take it you find writing therapeutic. I do. Best of luck with it.

Murger wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:52 pm

Be reyt if you could sell it in the club shop.

TonbridgeClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:12 pm

Hi Nick.

Thanks for your advice. I've had 4 previous novels published, and the marketing on this one has been very good so far.

Good luck with any future books.

TonbridgeClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:05 pm

Hi Nick.

Sorry, I should have explained better. Two novels in a series were published by Red Dog Press (now taken over by Bloodhound Books) and two by SRL Publishing. The Claret Pals is with The Book Guild.

I fully agree with you about writing being therapeutic. Best of luck with your writing Nick, I hope your trilogy does well for you.

Claretforshaw wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:18 pm

Ordered my copy. Having lived in Kent for over 50 years ( Herne Bay, Ramsgate and Broadstairs ) I wonder whether our paths may have crossed travelling to and from Burnley. Did you ever get involved with the London Clarets? I retired to Rochdale 8 years ago and surprisingly enough I love it here !! Good luck with the book, I am looking forward to reading it.

burnmark wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:36 pm

Just ordered for Kindle. Will make a start tonight. I’ve made a conscious decision to do more reading recently so thanks for providing my next read!

TonbridgeClaret wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 10:33 pm

My 5th crime novel, The Claret Pals, is officially published tomorrow, although for some reason Amazon are already selling copies. The idea was given to me by a group of Burnley fans my wife and I often meet up with at away games. They asked me to write a crime thriller built around them, and that's exactly what I've done. I've used several locations in and around Burnley in the book, although most of the action takes place at away fixtures. I made contact with the club several times during the writing process, and I'm happy to say they've sent me email confirmation to say they had no objections to me using the club's name or other references.
The book describes the match day experience for the group, and includes several Burnley songs, which you will all know so well. However, it is not just about football, it's also a fairly gruesome crime thriller, so be warned! I would greatly appreciate any support the Up The Clarets community can provide, so I've posted a link below.
My wife and I have our tickets for Luton, so we'll see some of you there!
I will be doing a book signing at The Royal Dyche on 14th September (before the Leeds away fixture).
UTC

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Claret-Pals-Ev ... 345&sr=1-1

TonbridgeClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 4:51 pm

Thanks Burnmark. I hope it hits the spot!

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:02 pm

Fancy a read of this after reading some good reviews about it,is it likely to be available on Spotify as audio books are free for me on there with my subscription had a look but not available just yet?

TonbridgeClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:11 pm

Hi Steve.

No, not available on audiobook yet. I will make enquiries over the next few days and let you know when it will be.

Woody9229 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:19 pm

Bought for my Kindle - good reviews so far and hope to add to them after reading. Good Luck with sales

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:35 pm

Sorry for trying to get it as a freebie Tonbridge but needs must,will it work like music royalties and you get a percentage of every downloaded book.?

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:35 pm

Sorry for trying to get it as a freebie Tonbridge but needs must,will it work like music royalties and you get a percentage of every downloaded book.?