Tuesday, 13 November 2012

My First Cover!

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Here it is! My first ever cover for Secrets of the Rich & Famous - I can't describe the unreality of looking at it and seeing my name on it! It's an old-style cover since RIVA is still in its relaunch stage until the end of the year, but I don't care! I'm so delighted with it and I couldn't wait to share!

Here is the back blurb...

"Can she fake it until she makes it?
Join me, journalist Jen Brown (aka Little Miss Ordinary), as I research my next article: can anyone bag a Chelsea millionaire if she looks the part? I'm discovering that the glossy, I-haven't-spent-any-time-on-my-appearance look isn't quick...
To make sure I can fake it with the best of them at the whirlwind of intimidatingly glam Christmas parties, I've blagged myself a secret weapon: the help of genuine billionaire and deliciously gorgeous film director Alex Hammond."

The girl on the cover really looks perfect for my heroine Jen, skinny and blonde, she even looks like she's wearing  fake tan just like Jen does, but interestingly the guy looks nothing like I imagined Alex to look. In my head Alex looks like Alex O'Loughlin (you see, I even gave him the same name!), who plays Steve McGarrett in Hawaii Five-O. Here's a pic on the right in case you haven't seen him.

 But to be honest, they could have put two warthogs on the cover with my name underneath and I would still have been excited! It's the stuff of dreams.

Secrets of the Rich & Famous is due to be released 7th December, but due to the RIVA relaunch it will only get a limited release - it will be part of the UK Mills & Boon Direct To Consumer programme. There will also be a few print copies available on Amazon UK only, click here if you would like one and it will take you there. Hopefully a wider digital release will happen at a later date.

In other news I have emerged from the revisions cave and have pressed SEND on the full MS of The Date Pool. There are likely to be still more revisions but hopefully not horrific ones now, so I am feeling much calmer and am busy catching up on neglected housework and family stuff for a day or two.

Back with a progress report soon!
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27 comments:

  1. Unknown13 November 2012 at 02:35

    Wow how exciting Charlotte! You must be thrilled, its fab. And I'll be touching it very soon!
    Nice pic to have in your head BTW :)

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:12

      Thanks Tracey! Really really hope you enjoy it. (Alex O'Loughlin is the perfect hero!)x

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  2. Unknown13 November 2012 at 03:48

    How exciting! Looks fabulous, Charlotte xx

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:13

      Hi Lizzie!! Thank you! Hope all is good with you xx

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  3. Liz Fielding13 November 2012 at 04:27

    Wonderful, Charlotte! Many congratulations. :)

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  4. Trish Wylie13 November 2012 at 04:32

    Hello release buddy and HUGE CONGRATS on the new book!!!

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:14

      Hello! I can't believe I'm being released alongside you, I made craft notes from your blog when I wrote my very first ms! :0)

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    2. Trish Wylie14 November 2012 at 20:32

      And they HELPED?! ;)

      BTW you do know you're available on EBook RIGHT. THIS. MINUTE?

      http://www.millsandboon.co.uk/books/Riva/Secrets-of-the-Rich-and-Famous-eBook.htm

      I know what my reward is gonna be if I ever get this WIP off my computer :)


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  5. Nina Harrington13 November 2012 at 04:58

    Excellent! You must be SO thrilled. Many congratulations. Definitely one for the special keeper shelf. Nina x

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:15

      Thanks so much, Nina, and for stopping by x

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  6. Donna Alward13 November 2012 at 05:43

    Congrats Charlotte! The first are really exciting, aren't they!

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:16

      Thank you! They are! I can't imagine ever getting bored with it :0)

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  7. Fiona Marsden13 November 2012 at 08:05

    Looks fabulous

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  8. Christy McKellen13 November 2012 at 09:00

    Fantastic cover Charlotte! Am popping over to Amazon right now...

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  9. Scarlet Wilson13 November 2012 at 10:32

    Gorgeous cover Charlotte! Already have it pre-ordered and really looking forward to getting it!

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:17

      Hello! Thanks so much, I really hope you like it!

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  10. Victoria James13 November 2012 at 11:13

    Love the cover!! Congrats on the upcoming release and for hitting send on the MS! All the best...;-)

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  11. lindsayjpryor13 November 2012 at 11:20

    Hi Charlotte! Oh, fabulous! I just nipped onto Twitter and caught someone else's RT or I would have been really behind on this. Huge congrats! I can't believe we've released our book covers within a day of each other. How perfectly timed is that? Huge hugs, my lovely. xxx

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:19

      Hello honey! I nearly missed yours too! I've been isolated in that damn revision cave. It's perfect timing and I think your cover (and website) are utterly stunning!! Looking forward to reading xx

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  12. Aimee Duffy13 November 2012 at 11:25

    WOW! Gorgeous cover! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to snap it up! xxx

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    1. Unknown14 November 2012 at 02:19

      Hi Aimee! Thanks so much, and thanks for dropping in! xx

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  13. Louisa George13 November 2012 at 16:13

    Super exciting to hold your first book in your hand. Love the cover! Can't wait to read it!

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