Monday, December 20, 2010

Lovely Review from Rick Friedman at Goodreads

"Exit the Actress: A Novel by Priya Parmar is quite simply one of the most original, engaging and well written novels I have come across in many a year. Written through diary entries, Letters, Official Announcements, invitations ect- the reader is immersed into 17th Century London, through the eyes of Nell, a poor "Oyster Girl" who grows up to be a stage star and Mistress of Royalty. That Ms. Parmar can create such a real and human character is nothing short of breathtaking. This book is, without doubt,the first book of a MAJOR new talent in historical fiction."

I just read that review out loud to my mother.  It is the kind of moment you daydream about when you are in the thicket of a book that is not yet a book and you cannot see your way forward or back.  It is the kind of daydream that kickstarts you back into writing when you splutter to a stop.  It is the kind of daydream that you never imagine will happen.  

And then one day, it does.  How magical.

Rick Friedman is a wonderful man who has a wonderful  bookclub.  It is a vast, energetic book club and he leads it with verve, skill and devotion.  He makes it a lovely place to be.  

My publicity team adore Rick.  He and my publicist Jessica are organizing a Goodreads Giveaway.  It takes time, effort, thought and kindness.  I am so very, very lucky.  Thank you, Rick.

Ps: It looks like I am snowed into London for Christmas and not going to the States...




6 comments:

  1. Christmas with the Queen can be really fab, even if she is only on the TV!

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  2. wow! congrats!! i can't wait to read the book!!

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  3. sounds wonderful! i love pastiche styled writing. good luck getting home for christmas! but don't you have to be back soon anyway for your book signing?
    best, susan

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  4. anonymous, i have heard that but in our house we watch the muppets christmas carrol with fozzie bear as mr. feziwig...

    carrie, thank you!

    susan, i am going over for the book signing in february but only for a couple of days. cross your fingers that heathrow opens...

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  5. Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment! Your first book! Can I say I knew you when....?

    Hope your plans for Christmas work out for you. Have a wonderful holiday,
    Dianne

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  6. dianne, that is so sweet, thank you. hoping the weather cooperates...

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