A Proper Charlie

You have written a very interesting, very funny and unique storyline, which I do like, and created a most memorable main character in Charlie. The dialogue is realistic and well written and the pace of your story flows well. All of this along with your descriptive writing makes your work a pleasure to read. I will back your book in the next couple of days when room opens up on my shelf.

Cheers,
Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

Wonderful primise and story. You have well developed charcters and diolouge that are engaging. C W

A great read, you've got a wonderful writing style and I got involved quickly. Charlie is a great character and I'm interested to see how this turns out for her. The story moves along at a great pace too, it kept me involved. Awesome job and good luck with this!

Missy

Louise,

The premise is interesting and compels the reader to move on.
Charlie is a great character and certainly one many can identify with...
Great dialogue.
Backed!
Good Luck!
Sammy Sutton
King Solomon's '13'

Louise, welcome to the madhouse. I'm delighted to see you're involved with Authors on Show, which is doing such a fantastic job. This place makes YWO look calm and collected - but I'm guessing Lorraine et al. have already told you that!

I want an Amy Winehouse wig now.

Louise: I read your first chapter and you have the Chic Lit genre down to a tee. Nothing to complain about. I even liked the pitches. BACKED!

I can use your comments on my book when you get a chance. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Quick pace, great dialogue, and believable characters. Very enjoyable and shelved with pleasure.

Amy
Love Match

Nice, fun, great narrative Louise. backed

sincerely
jim
jack & charmian london
(love it if you could give it a read)

This is a well written story. Very believable characters and vivid scenes. Backed.

Have read only the first chapter but it's excellent. You've evoke the bustling office atmosphere perfectly and the dialogue is completely natural. There are several characters introduced to us at once but all are individualised, queen and princess bitch, for example.
We learn a lot about Charlie and her relationship with Andy - a 'wild bird'. Hysterical. But she seems to have a good friend in Mel. I say 'seems' because i think he might be too good to be true. brillaint. backed. Lynn

Likable believable characters, and a promising developing story. I noticed no errors of spelling or grammar, so you've taken some care. There's not really enough of a sample loaded in my opinion, but good enough to back. Marj.

GOOD WRITING. BACKED

This is exactly the kind of book I love to read - please hurry and get this published so I can take it on holiday next month! Simply marvelous fun to read with your characterizations and spot on dialogue! Backed with a smile!

Liz
The Cheech Room

Please excuse the brevity of this comment but I am still getting used to the site and it seems to take me an age to be able to get around to everyone who I believe has writing that should be backed. I will back you now and return with comments as soon as things settle down with the constant backings and messages. Thanx

You cover is awesome. Great premise and story plot that is always a big winner.

Love this!

Hi,

I did not have time to read more than the first chapter but it is good. I do not feel worthy to comment grammatically or otherwise as I'm here to learn as well. I go for storyline and character development; editors can help with the other details. You have a good storyline, a bit different than a lot of books out there and feel this worthy of a backing.

Denise

Would you mind having a look at my book, "Road to Redemption: From Cop's Daughter to Convicted Felon?"

You've got a great idea here but you need to grab your agent or editor reader in the first paragraph.

Think about the text in italics not being a disjointed "prologue" but an insight into Charlie's character. She could, instead of typing a dull report, be tapping out Charlie...this, Charlie....that and then the narrative picks up, 'Charlie tells lies'. Only a suggestion.

The opening of your work is so important. If it's not as effective as possible you lose your chance when that reader you've been working for years to get finally has it in their hands and throws it away because the first first paragraphs aren't gripping. Brutal but true.

I'll back it and give it a boost to help with the inevitable polishing we all do.

All the best, T. L. Bartush
Bleak House Bleak Shed (which needs air and light to survive to say nothing of dispelling the mouldy smell in the shed)

Loved the pitch
Eveleen
(Turning a new leaf)

PROPER CHARLIE
This is a good story. Charlie is a good character; she’s likable and sympathetic because her life is such a lie. I like the idea of prostitutes and London; gives the story a Jack-the-Ripper feel. Makes a reader wonder if masquerading as a hooker will end up as a good move on Charlie’s part or a terrible one. I’m adding it to my shelf. If you have a moment, would you look at mine (Grain of Salt)? I’m in 8th place but only holding on by my teeth. Burgio

Dear Louise
Just loved the pitch both short and long and that was what attracted me to your book. I have not read it all, but will carry on and comment later, till then I feel I want to support your rapid climb
BACKED BY ME FOR SURE
If you would take a look at my book and back it that would be soooo great. if not that is OK also
VERY best of luck
Denise
The Letter

Thank you for your comments. Wasn't expecting anything back so soon! I new here, and still finding my way round. I'll look out for your book.

Dear Louis, I love that Charlie is a go-getter, but it made me fear for her safety - I'd sure be scared to death to do that, especially since we had a serial killer in Southern California in our area like this that was killing prostitutes - they finally got him. :) Your pitch is excellent, so set the hook for me to read your book. :) When you use short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, it makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm backing your book. :) Could you please take a moment to back my TWO memoir books? Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

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"When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved"
"Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs."
backed :)
Love, Susie :)

Dear Louis, I love that Charlie is a go-getter, but it made me fear for her safety - I'd sure be scared to death to do that, especially since we had a serial killer in Southern California in our area like this that was killing prostitutes - they finally got him. :) Your pitch is excellent, so set the hook for me to read your book. :) When you use short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, it makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm backing your book. :) Could you please take a moment to back my TWO memoir books? Thanks. :) Love, Susie :)

This is information from authonomy (so beware of any other untrue information you may receive that is spam & not quotes of authonomy):
"When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved"
"Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs."
backed :)
Love, Susie :)