The evening was chaired by the publisher, Keith Charters, who praised the writing skills and storyline in Follow Me and who did a superb job in interviewing his latest author in between Victoria reading short extracts from the book. While he kindly supplied the drinks, Victoria had brought along cup cakes topped with an edible circle of the book cover illustration and mini coke bottle with discs of Marilyn Munro attached - a subtle reference to some of the pop culture influences in the novel.
It was a measure of the success of the launch and the number of people there to support her that the whole first print run of books sold out and another print run is being ordered forthwith!
Follow Me is a mystery mainly aimed at the Young Adult market from around age 14 up to students but it will definitely appeal to adults too, especially anyone who remembers the influence of Andy Warhol or who enjoys pop culture, poetry and art references. Here's the blurb as a taster:
What is the deadly allure of the Barn?
17-year-old Kat Sullivan has been devastated by the loss of
her twin sister, Abby, the most recent of five teenagers to have died in the
town of Eddison, all within a year. No-one seems able to explain the
circumstances surrounding her death.
As Kat struggles to move on, she is introduced to an
underground hangout – the Barn – by Abby’s friends. There, she meets the enigmatic
Rob and his friend Michael, art students who have re-created pop artist Andy
Warhol’s infamous Factory, where creative types can construct art and
socialise.
Drawn into Rob’s social scene, and seduced by the attention
of this attractive stranger, Kat relishes the freedom and escape offered by the
Barn’s non-conformity and creativity.
But the Barn holds a strange influence over those who
frequent it, and soon Kat begins to realise how little she knew about her
sister’s life.
Kat needs answers.
She also needs to stay alive.
Follow Me will be available to order from Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles and most bookshops. The e-book will be available at a later date.
Follow Me will be available to order from Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles and most bookshops. The e-book will be available at a later date.
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