Simon Trewin

Congratulations to Bee Wilson whose book Swindled has been shortlisted for the prestigious Andre Simon Memorial Fund Annual Food and Drink Awards 2009. 

‘Timely, witty and purposeful, this thorough history should open a lot of eyes, and close some mouths’ Publishers Weekly. 

‘This is not my world. Something is wrong, askew … I am Ellie Falkner, thirty-four years old and married to Greg Manning. although two police officers have just come to my door and told me he is dead …’

 Suspicion, paranoia and gut-wrenching deception are at the heart of Nicci French’s gripping new thriler WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES which is just out from Michael Joseph/Penguin.

Writer’s coach Julia McCutchen has collaborated with me to produce a series of four video interviews about the writer’s journey which I hope you will find useful. To read more about the services that Julia has on offer do visit her inspirational website or to watch the four-part interviews click on the following links.

part 1  The Ultimate Book Proposal

part 2  Finding An Agent

part 3  The Perfect Pitch To Agents

part 4  The Writer’s Journey

Click on the image above for more details…

Congratulations to Beatrice Colin whose novel is shortlisted for the Galaxy British Book Awards Richard and Judy Best Read Of The Year. Details here.

I have just returned from an amazing week as part of the Fellowship programme for the Jerusalem International Book Fair.

Pictured with me are agent Mark Kessler (Susanna Lea Associates, based in Paris) Portobello Books Editorial Director Laura Barber from London and agent Anna Stein fom the New York.