Holly is an accidental author and lives near Newcastle.
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- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Acrophobic Author Abseiling
Tyne Bridge
Sunday, June 8 at 9:00am - Readers' Group
Gateshead Central Library
Thursday, May 15 at 7:00pm - Readers' Group
Rowlands Gill Library
Monday, April 14 at 7:00pm
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- Writing. 7:10am Dec 27
- Pros and cons! 11:23am May 28
- Rejection. 4:24am May 8
As you know, I've had numerous reasons (excuses) for not writing, my weighty laptop being one of them. However, courtesy of Santa, I now have a little netbook that weighs less than a bag of sugar. I hope that, in 2009, I will have both the energy and motivation to finish a few of the ideas I've had...
Holly A Harvey Just checked in here for the first time in ages (oops), and it's lovely to hear from you, Jo. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book, but even more pleased that you're going to start writing again. NaNoWriMo is a great motivator and, if you do decide to give it a try, my name on there is HAHarvey (if you wish to add me as a buddy).
October 15, 2008 at 2:09pm · Report
Holly A Harvey I am about to begin work on my second novel, Look Who's Stalking. It's a bit of a whodunnit (and a whodunwhat), set in the North East. I'm looking for ideas for the name of a drag act that has a part in the book. Any ideas?
September 4, 2008 at 6:58am · Report
Holly A Harvey My book has been put in for the Portico Award, a biennial award for books that are set in the North of England. I don't stand a snowball in hell's chance, as Karma isn't the type of book that judges enjoy, but I don't mind. Just nice to be considered.
August 1, 2008 at 5:21am · Report
Holly A Harvey Abseil completed. Write up will appear on my website shortly...along with footage of me falling off the bridge (an adventure, but I wouldn't recommend it).
June 9, 2008 at 10:36am · Report
I was trying to work out what I'd gained from the publication of my book (let's forget about all the great people and interesting experiences for now). I mean things that you can measure. I did win a prize, but that was prior to publication, so doesn't count...
Those of you who read the Blog on my website will already know this, but I got my first rejection today. Was hoping for an email saying I'd won one of the many competitions I've been entering, but it was a thanks-but-no-thanks email from The Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency...
I had a fantastic evening with the Rowlands Gill group - they were really friendly, and didn't seem to mind my waffling! Boy, can I waffle. I hate talking about myself, but it's much easier to relax when the group are nice and ask plenty of questions...
Tyne Bridge Charity Abseil
On Sunday, 8th June 2008, I will be attempting to abseil from the Tyne Bridge. I am raising funds for two very deserving causes: The ME Association The Stroke Association Th...
Host:Holly A Harvey
Time:9:00AM Sunday, June 8th
Location:Tyne Bridge
April 4, 2008 at 6:07am
If you read my website, you'll know that I'm having a bit of a confidence issue, not just with the book, but with myself. I've read that Karma has a number of flaws, but I am not a professional writer, and have not had the benefit of an editor to point things out and make them better...
A chance to chat about my current book...or anything else that takes your fancy!
Host:Holly A Harvey
Time:7:00PM Thursday, May 15th
Location:Gateshead Central Library
March 17, 2008 at 9:02am
Everyone has told me that I need an agent, but the way in which I became an author didn't lend itself to securing an agent. Usually, I believe, people send their manuscripts to an agent, who subsequently finds a publisher and secures a deal...
Generally, the emails I get are lovely. They tend to be from people who've read the book and wish to comment on it, or ask questions about it. I'm always happy to respond to those people. Sometimes, however, the emails leave me feeling a little unnerved...
As I've had a number of requests for signed books which I'm currently unable to provide (though that may change once DA get themselves settled in their new premises), I have now got a sticky thing that I can sign and send out to you...
Holly A Harvey
Hi Dawn! I have nothing planned at the moment with regard to any further book signings, although I have been told that my publishers have some big plans in the pipeline.
I haven't been to Kent since I was a teenager, but we spent some lovely summers there. I'll keep you posted if anything changes.
March 4, 2008 at 3:11am · Report
Holly A Harvey
Thanks - it's nice to hear that! I also enjoy Mike Gayle's books. He is very sweet, as he took the time to email me before my book came out (if a writer I like has a 'contact me' link on their website, that's exactly what I do. Most do reply.). Matt Dunn's quite amusing too - I really enjoyed 'From Here To Paternity'.
To answer your question, without including the five year long gap between chapter one and the remainder of the book (!), it took about six weeks to complete.
February 29, 2008 at 7:28am · Report
I've decided not to import the notes from my website on to this page - after all, what's the point of being a Facebook 'fan' if you could just read the same ol' stuff...
Appearing soon at a library near you...if you live in Rowlands Gill!!!
Informal chat, organised by Gateshead Libraries Service.
Host:Holly A Harvey
Time:7:00PM Monday, April 14th
Location:Rowlands Gill Library
February 25, 2008 at 12:36pm
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Holly A Harvey My publisher, Discovered Authors, now has a presence on Facebook, if anyone's interested. I was surprised to be sent a Friend Request, given our history and have yet to decide whether to accept it. Apparently, they are considering relaunching their hunt for Undiscovered Authors...