The Claret Pals - a crime thriller

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

[Aclaret]

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

[claretburns]

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.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.

Ah, thanks for that. When it was arranged it was still a 3pm kick off.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thank you.

[beddie]

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

[Dawlishclaret]

Just downloaded it.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thanks Beddie, hope she enjoys it!

[TonbridgeClaret]

Just downloaded it.

Thank you Dawlish.

[CleggHall]

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

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thanks CleggHall. Actually - I was born a Kentish Man!

[Den_Perry]

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

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thank you Den!

[Aclaret]

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

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.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.

Thanks AClaret. Yes, they are all similar crime thrillers.

[1968claret]

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

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thank you!

[Sproggy]

Have ordered the paperback version. Good luck with it.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Cheers Sproggy.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Cheers Sproggy.

[Paulclaret]

Just ordered it. Best of luck with it.

[TonbridgeClaret]

Just ordered it. Best of luck with it.

Thank you Paul.

[TomtheClaret]

Just purchased from Amazon. Wont read until September mind you! All the best with it!

[helmclaret]

Just ordered the paperback

[TonbridgeClaret]

Thank you TomtheClaret and helmclaret. In fact, thank you to all Clarets who have purchased a copy. Currently 2,291 on the Amazon paperback rankings, not too bad!

[TomtheClaret]

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

[Quicknick]

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]

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

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Hi Tom.
I've no idea, but I'm hoping to shift a couple of thousand. We'll see.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.

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]

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

Hi Murger.

The club have said they might advertise the book in matchday programmes, although that hasn't been confirmed yet. I'm really hoping to get it into the club shop, but somehow I doubt it.

[Quicknick]

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.

It wasn't really advice, more sharing information. Have all your novels been published by the same company?

[TonbridgeClaret]

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]

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]

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!

[Quicknick]

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.

Best of luck with yours, as well.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.

We may well have met at sometime. My wife and I have been travelling to Turf Moor 3 or 4 time a year for the past 20 years, plus we do about a dozen away fixtures each season. We thought about joining the London Clarets a few years ago, after stumbling into one of their gatherings at a pub in Lewes, when we were away at Brighton. I can't remember why, but we never did join.
Thanks for buying the book, I hope you enjoy it.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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!

Thanks Burnmark. I hope it hits the spot!

[Steve1956]

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

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?

[dsr]

Thanks Burnmark. I hope it hits the spot!

I read that as "hit the post".

[TonbridgeClaret]

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?

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]

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

[Steve1956]

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.

That's great cheers.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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

Thanks for buying Woody. Reviews are important to me, whether they are positive or not.

[Steve1956]

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.?

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.?

Interesting question. Yes, it's standard practice in publishing, I will receive royalties for books sold.

[dougcollins]

Another Kindle sale here.

[WestWiltsDave]

Just bought your book on Kindle, good luck with it!

[TonbridgeClaret]

Thank you Dave and Doug. Much appreciated.

[TonbridgeClaret]

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.?

Hi Steve.

Is there any way I can send you a private message?