And it’s me! My novel, Daughter of Deià, has had a gestation period longer than that of an elephant, but this month it’s come out into the world.
Last Saturday, I began to feel like a real author when I signed a few copies of the paperback version at Mallorca’s Universal Bookshop. Englishwoman Kay Halley’s book emporium in Portals Nous in southwest Mallorca is well worth a visit.
In case you missed my last post, I’ve donned my marketing hat – the same straw one I wear to do the gardening – to offer you what the publishing world calls the ‘blurb’.
What my novel Daughter of Deià is about …
When radio presenter Laura Lundon loses the job she adores – shortly after her beloved aunt’s death – things couldn’t get any worse. Until a long-kept family secret is revealed.
Stunned to discover she was conceived in Mallorca, home bird Laura faces up to her dislike of foreign travel to visit the Spanish holiday island … on a mission to discover her biological father’s true identity.
After gorgeous local photographer Carlos leads Laura to a shocking conclusion, she flees. So how does she end up in temporary charge of a Mallorcan cat refuge, despite knowing nothing about cats? She can cope with litter trays and needle-like claws, but not the wandering paws of the property’s randy landlord.
When Laura receives an eviction notice, the clock is ticking towards the day that she and the refuge cats will be homeless. Can she save them, and herself? Will the truth about her biological father’s identity have devastating repercussions? And will she ever be lucky in love?
If that sounds like an excuse to make a cuppa and curl up on the sofa for an escapist read, here’s the link to your local Amazon store: https://books2read.com/u/4Dx8ad. And of course, if you buy my novel Daughter of Deià, I’d be very grateful for a short review.
©Jan Edwards 2021
Holla Jan
I have just finished ready your BRILLIANT novel. Congratulations on what as far as I’m concerned an absolutely brilliant novel. I so hated getting to the last page! I do so hope you will continue write further adventures of Laura.
PS. Have just submitted a review to Amazon.
Hola Barry, What a fantastic comment to read just now. You have made my day. And thank you so much for sending a review to Amazon. Have a lovely evening. Best wishes, Jan
Where can someone purchase an autographed copy of DoD?
Good question! Kay Halley’s Universal Bookshop in Portals Nous has a small stock of autographed books – but it’s best to phone her first to reserve a copy. Thank you!