Archive for October 8th, 2010

Kate and Rikki have been married for two years and understand completely how the other works, knowing they don’t have to be together 24/7 and that with both of them being barristers, sometimes work comes first. When Rikki lands the case of his career, helping Cassandry Carnaby in her high-profile divorce, Kate can’t help but feel a bit jealous it isn’t her working the case, or a case like it.

Until her mentor Angus invites her in to join a high-profile case of her own: helping Jez Benson, and, more importantly, opposing her husband Rikki. Rikki is furious with Kate for taking the case and suddenly their happy, easy-going marriage has done a complete 180 and has hit the skids. As Kate and Rikki pull in opposite directions as they each help out their clients, it suddenly seems as if marriage was a bad idea.

Can Kate and Rikki put the court case aside to sort out their own lives or will they both fight so hard to win the battle that they completely forget they ever loved each other in the first place?

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A while ago we got to interview the very lovely Maura Brickell who works for Headline Publishing, and I can’t believe it’s taken so long for us to post it up! Maura has been a fantastic help to us, keeping us afloat of upcoming titles, letting us run some fab comps as well as great interviews with some wonderful authors! So, enjoy the interview, I know I did!

1. Can you tell us, in as little detail or as much detail as you wish, what exactly it is you do within the publishing industry?

I am Publicity Manager at the very fabulous Headline Publishing Group. It’s tricky to describe exactly what it is I do, but in a nutshell: I am responsible for planning, creating and delivering PR campaigns for approx 6 books a month. This means that I make sure that the book and the author are promoted in the right interviews, features or reviews in magazines, online websites and blogs, in newspapers, on television and on the radio. I also organise events to promote the author and their book, so bookshop events, festivals and library talks. Every campaign is different because every author and book is. I work very closely with authors every day, which is definitely one of my favourite aspects of the job.

2. What was your road to working in publicity?

I got very lucky and wangled a job in the Editorial Department at Bloomsbury after completing a months work experience. I worked as Editorial Assistant to the Editor in Chief, Alexandra Pringle, so it was very much like jumping into the deep end whilst working out how to write rejection letters! The bright lights of the Publicity Department caught my attention early on, so I helped out at events with the Bloomsbury team and when a job came up at Headline I applied straight away. I started as an assistant to the Director, Georgina Moore, which meant I got the chance to work on so very big books, such as Bobby Charlton, Kathleen Turner and Penny Vincenzi, and I’ve worked my way up from there!

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‘Not Exactly Chick Lit But…’ is a new feature on Chick Lit Reviews highlighting some books that are not exactly Chick Lit (hence the title) but that our Chick Lit readers will probably enjoy! Let me know if there’s a book you would suggest for my new feature!

This week’s book The Best Friend’s Guide To Life seems like the perfect book for Chick Lit fans, that isn’t exactly Chick Lit! It’s written by Fearne Cotton and Holly Willougby - real life best friends - and sounds like a perfect read for best friends, or just anyone wondering what it is that makes a good friend! I for one love the sound of it!

What makes a great friend? Has Facebook ruined dating? What’s the secret to effortless style? “Hello! This is a book written by proper best friends - us! - who have been hanging out together for over ten years. We thought that if we shared some of our own experiences and views on friendship, relationships, leaving home, studying or starting a new job, then it might help you on your own journey. Inside you’ll find loads of stories - some funny, some sad, and some that make us cringe with embarrassment - as well as tips and advice on things like dating and looking good. We’ve included our best photos from over the years (even the dodgy ones!) and drawings that Fearne has done especially. Let’s face it, life isn’t easy at times so we hope that this book will make you laugh, entertain you, but most of all that it might be a bit like talking to your very best friend.”