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Juliet Ann

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I have four novels, each one in a different state of incompleteness. I hope one day to finish one that is publishable. I love writing, but I hate the self doubt that comes around the 30,000 word mark. I write short stories and a little poetry for light relief from the tyranny that is a WIP.

Writing credits:
Commonwealth Short story competition 2007 - In arms
Loose Leaves Poetry competition 2010 - Under the Wig
Shortlisted in Bridport prize 2011

Goodbye my lover is a rewrite of How to Love Flynn, which got agent interest and made a couple of competition long lists, but never got further. I'm hoping this time I have cracked it.

Finished the month at no.1 on YWO, so now awaiting a review from the professionals - eek! Now I'll find out if this rewrite has improved the novel or not.

I will return all reads, whether you shelve my novel or not.

favourite books

A fine Balance
Oryx and Crake
We need to talk about Kevin
The time travellers wife
The handmaids tale
Beloved
1984
Love in the time of cholera
The troublesome offspring of Cardinal Guzman (rest of trilogy)

Authonomy books I have read all of and love (past and present):
Monsoon Season
Comerford
The circling song
Blast!
Slum

others will come to me...

RECENTLY READ: When God was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman. Micka by Frances Kay. The fault in our stars by John Green. The Hunger games by Suzzane Collins.

CURRENTLY READING: Qualities of Wood by Mary Vensel White

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Goodbye my lover

Juliet O'Callaghan

Almost thirty-five and practically-dead, Ashley, must find her husband a wife because left to his own devices, Flynn, will make the wrong choice, again.


Ashley has three months to live, or thereabouts, and is determined to leave her husband in the arms of Esther, his best-friend, who is perfect wife material. Her plan is shaping up nicely, or so she believes, until she suspects Flynn of having an affair with the Marie Curie nurse. Harassed by an arrogant personification of death, Ashley must intervene before it is too late, but her need to control the future almost destroys the present. And the present is all she has…

 

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Victoria Hunter wrote 2 days ago

No worries - good luck with it!!!

GCleare wrote 3 days ago

OK, change made. Yes thank you so much for the read, your feedback is....

Dedalus wrote 6 days ago

I finally got around to finishing the book. Or at least the narrative....

kristylo wrote 7 days ago

HELLO, How are you today.my name is kristy,i saw your profile today ....

jlbwye wrote 7 days ago

Hello again Juliet, Here’s some more stars for a book I’ve enjoyed i....

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I wrote 18 days ago

Seriously Joe, you do not have to worry about the writing. Chapter 9 seemed to see right inside of me (the point of existence and the sheer ridiculousness of human animosity). I can see how Ninette is beginning to become his god. I love how I am learning about philosophy without feeling lectured to.... view book

I wrote 26 days ago

I saw Joe (Dedalus) had backed this and he doesn't backed stuff willy-nilly, so came over to see what changes you have made. Boy! This is very different from before. I have only read chapter one, so far, but the pace is perfect and there is just enough backstory to orientate the reader, but not slow... view book

I wrote 42 days ago

This is very hard for me to review because I was completely bowled over by it. This novel illuminates a world that most readers will have little of knowledge. Drug addicts are no different from anyone else, in that they need/want security, stability and have hopes and dreams. This story conveys thes... view book

I wrote 44 days ago

Brilliant opening chapter. Saw Elizabeth had shelved this and I rate her novel, so came to check this out - so glad I did. I will be reading further and if I still like, shelving soon. Juliet view book

I wrote 48 days ago

BHCG review This is just my opinion and I think the premise is extremely good and the writing excellent, however I think structure and POV need some work. Chapter one: It wasn’t until I was halfway through chapter one that I realised they were sneaking out of their own school and the Ondiek is... view book

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