Friday, 6 September 2013
Its’ time to Rock And Roll in earnest! Yes, Nicky Wells is here to celebrate the launch of Sophie’s Encore. Three cheers for the third book in her Rock Star Romance Trilogy!!!
Says Nicky,
“I’m so excited to share
with you, finally, this third instalment in Sophie and Dan’s epic
romance! Thank you for coming to celebrate with me. Read on for:
Sophie’s Encore — The Blurb
Her rock star is waiting in
the wings, but will he get a second chance?
It’s all change for Sophie Jones—only
this time, there is more at stake than just her happiness.
Rock star extraordinaire,
Dan Hunter, has been her patient and caring friend through the highs and lows
since her wedding day, but now he figures it is time for her to start over. By
stealth, the rock singer draws Sophie into the behind-the-scenes work for his
band’s latest album. Through the days and weeks spent together at the mixing
desk, Sophie discovers whole new horizons for her life, yet before she can even
begin to explore them, she faces the very real threat of losing her rock star
for good.
Join Sophie and Dan in Sophie’s
Encore to find out how their journey will end…
MY REVIEW
Sophie's
Encore is the third and final instalment in the Rock Star Romance series and
follows Sophie from her marriage to Steve. Sophie's life has not panned out
exactly as she had dreamed it would. Life has played a cruel trick on her and
Sophie suddenly finds herself needing her rock star best friend more than ever.
Dan is determined to help Sophie in her hour of need. Will Dan be able to be
the friend Sophie needs him to be? Will
Sophie be drawn once again into the rock and roll lifestyle that had once
intrigued her so much? Or, is there too much at stake this time?
Nicky
Wells has really outdone herself! After reading the second book, Sophie’s Run,
I was desperate to find out what life held in store for Sophie and Dan. I was not
disappointed. Nicky Wells has created such fascinating characters in this
series that as a reader I found myself drawn into their lives. I cried with
them. I laughed with them. I got frustrated with them! I adore Sophie’s take on
life. I love her combined sassiness and vulnerability. And, don’t even get me
started on Dan. Oh lovely Dan. Oh sexy Dan! Dan rocked my world! Where can I
find a man like Dan!?? I fell in love all over again with him. So determined
and desperate was I to find out how the book ended, that I hid in the photocopy
room in work to finish the book!
It’s really that good! I can’t recommend this series highly enough. Sophie’s Encore
was truly wonderful. I’m not sure I will cope if that’s the last we hear from Dan
and Sophie! Bravo Nicky Wells for such a fantastic book. Highly recommended!
Party Time — The ENCORE PARTY!!
Join in the release day fun!! Come on and party with Nicky —
On Twitter — #SophiesEncore
Moreover! In honour of the launch, the first two books in the Rock Star Romance Trilogy are available on Kindle for only $0.99/£0.77 for a limited time only!
If you haven’t already got them, go get them here:
If you’ve already read them, share the joy and spread the word!
GUEST POST BY NICKY WELLS
Nicky Wells Happy, exhilarated, bereft. Or: how it feels to finish a
Trilogy.
It’s done. My third book, Sophie’s Encore, has hit the
virtual shelves. The long-awaited conclusion to the epic romance between my
girl-next-door, Sophie, and rock star extraordinaire, Dan, is written and
published for the world to see. I’m not saying how it’s gonna end but… You
wanted to know how it feels to get to The End. Well, let me see….
The beginning of the end: the writing of Sophie’s
Encore
Monday, 8 October 2012. 9:30 am.
Cup of tea—check.
Laptop at the ready—check.
Plotline tacked to the wall—check.
I start typing. “So
how is Dan?”
To my great surprise, I find that my hands are
shaking. This is it. I’m going to
bring the story to an end. I’m starting on the last leg of the journey, and I’m
frightened. I know where I’m going, of course, but what will I do when I get
there?
Sophie, Dan and me: Long-time friends
For eight years now, Sophie and Dan have lived in my
head. For the past two years, they’ve
been my and my family’s constant companion. Between us, we have talked about them
as though they were real persons. But when I’m done, I’ll have to say goodbye. I
hate goodbyes.
Still, there’s nothing for it but to forge ahead, so I
start writing fast and furiously. As I’m working my way through my meticulous
plan, I make some astounding discoveries.
The devil and the detail and all that…
First of all, chronology matters. Doh, right?
Evidently I’ve planned the Trilogy in great detail, and still things trip me
up. Ages, mostly. Sophie was 28 when the Trilogy started, and Dan was 38. They
had birthdays ‘in between’ books and also quite prominently in Sophie’s Run,
when Sophie celebrates her 30th birthday with astounding
consequences, and Dan his 40th with ditto.
But time’s moved on. More birthdays have been had and
other life-changing events have transpired. I find myself referring back to
Sophie and Dan’s early romance as having been seven years ago. Oh, hang on,
wasn’t it eight? Or maybe nine? *Cue nail-biting* Turns out that counting back
in years yields a slightly different
answer than counting back in ages.
My solution? More planning. I make a large table with
twelve columns for months and several rows for years passed. I mark birthdays.
I make the start and end of each book. I mark key events. I figure it out.
Next up, I’ve
grown. My outlook has changed, and my perspective on Sophie and Dan’s fate has
changed. Moreover, narrated time between books has passed, so Sophie herself
has grown. I decide to tackle that issue head-on by having Sophie, Dan and
Rachel reflect on how things are different for them, now.
I get so involved in fine-tuning these last details
that I completely forget about the pain of goodbye as I feverishly approach the
finishing line.
Done, done, done!
It’s end of January 2013 by the time I finish Sophie’s
Encore. While I don’t exactly write the words, “The End”, I definitely know
that this is the end, and do you know what? I shed a little tear or three. Happy tears, I hasten to add. And proud
tears. I feel bereft and exhilarated at the same time.
Onwards and upwards
To stem the floods, I move on immediately. I start
planning book 4; a new book, a new story, new characters, a fresh start. I mock
up a cover for Sophie’s Encore. I launch Sophie’s Run. I conceive of a
completely unscheduled mini-project that gets planned, written and completed in
the space of four or five weeks. I edit Sophie’s Encore. I start writing book
4. See? There’s no standing still here, the only way is forward. I’ve dried
those tears and launched myself headlong into new adventures.
So watch out, here I come! I have a surprise for you
later this year, and my fourth full-length book, Fallen For Rock, is scheduled for release in the summer of 2014. Meanwhile,
happy reading of Sophie’s Encore! I’d love to hear what you think!!
ROCK ON!
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The fantabulous giveaway!
1 x signed Sophie’s Encore Poster
2 x Sophie’s Encore Mugs
1 x Sophie’s Run Mug
1 x $10 Amazon Gift Voucher (or equivalent currency)
2 x Sophie’s Encore Key Ring
1 x Sophie’s Run Key Ring
2 x “Swag Pack” featuring 2 postcards (1 signed) each for all three Rock Star Romance books, and 2 bookmarks each for Sophie’s Turn and Sophie’s Run
The giveaway closes 30 September at 12 midnight BST. Entrants must be 18 or over. Giveaway is open internationally.
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About Nicky Wells
Nicky Wells is your ultimate rock chick author. Signed to US Publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing,Nicky writes Romance That Rocks Your World, featuring the rock star and girl next door.
Nicky’s books offer glitzy, glamorous contemporary romance with a
rock theme ~ imagine Bridget Jones ROCKS Notting Hill!
Born in
Germany, Nicky moved to the United Kingdom in 1993 and currently lives in
Lincoln. In a previous professional life, Nicky worked as a researcher and
project manager for an international Human Resources research firm based in
London and Washington, D.C. Like her leading lady, Sophie, Nicky loves
listening to rock music, dancing, and eating lobsters. When she’s not writing,
she’s a wife, mother, occasional knitter, and regular contributor to The
Midweek Drive show on Lincoln’s Siren 107.3 FM. Rock on!
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*Nicky
waves*
Whoa!
What a party! I hope you enjoyed yourself. Thank you again for stopping by Brook Cottage Books today to help me
celebrate. Happy reading and rock on! And don’t forget to say ‘hi’, I’d love to
hear from you and I will come back to
chat later!
We share your pain and your joy, Nicky. Well done, girl! A lovely, fabulous review, JB, thank you for sharing! Rock on! :) xx
OMG, JB! I knew you had a crush on Dan, but I seriously hope you didn't get in trouble over it. Hiding in the photocopy room... I love it!
Thank you so much for hosting me here today and for sharing your thoughts on Sophie's Encore. Your reaction means the world to me, as does your enthusiasm and support. ROCK ON!
Here's wishing good luck to all giveaway entrants, and thank you for joining the party! :-)
Totally enjoying the party! And I can't wait to start reading Nicky's books - they sound totally like my cup of tea :)
Your trilogy sounds fabulous, Nicky. I can't wait to read them.
I so want to read Sophie's Encore but know I have to read the books in order. Luckily, I have all three downloaded. Best of luck with your trilogy. Can't wait to see what you're working on next.
Loved your review JB!