Somehow, I’ve managed to keep this a secret but finally I can reveal all…
Today, one whole week before official publication, I am buzzing with excitement (the puns are apparently endless!). In what Mr Pack is claiming as a publishing first, I am thrilled that my ENTIRE new novel Like Bees to Honey is today being serialised across 32 very fabulous blogs and websites.
This means that you can hop between 32 websites and blogs, reading Like Bees to Honey chapter by chapter. Each host has a different chapter of the book displayed as an animated browse inside widget. (It really is magic!) You can actually flick through the pages, without going off the blog or website, and you can see the proper words and format and everything.
The journey begins here, in this very short Chapter Zero…
… before hopping over to my lovely friends’ blog, Chasing Sheep for Chapter One.
And, before you nip off, I’d like to say a HUGE thank you to those who have welcomed my words onto their websites and blogs:
Chapter 1: Chasing Sheep
Chapter 2: Helen Redfern
Chapter 3: My New Notebook
Chapter 4: Jon Mayhew
Chapter 5: L-Plate Author
Chapter 6: Jamieson Wolf
Chapter 7: Rowan Coleman
Chapter 8: Live. Love. Learn. Write.
Chapter 9: Dave Roberts Books
Chapter 10: Nik’s Blog
Chapter 11: Fiction Is Stranger Than Fact
Chapter 12: Kelly Railton
Chapter 13: Megan Taylor
Chapter 14: BubbleCow
Chapter 15: Fluttering Butterflies
Chapter 16: debs-daydreams in the shed
Chapter 17: Matt Hill
Chapter 18: Writing about writing
Chapter 19: Not Only In Thailand
Chapter 20: Password Incorrect
Chapter 21: The trouser Press
Chapter 22: Angie’s Write
Chapter 23: Just Keep Writing and Other Thoughts
Chapter 24: Tea Stains
Chapter 25: Chez Aspie
Chapter 26: 40 Things to do before I’m 40
Chapter 27: Being Lucy Diamond
Chapter 28: Reallygood Thinking
Chapter 29: Gemma Burgess
Chapter 30: Sarah’s Writing Journal
Chapter 1 (and yes, it’s a different one): Wordy Blog
And that’s it, I mean that’s really it, my words have wings, they’re flying across the world: Dubai, Bangkok, Poland, California, Yorkshire… and me, well I’m sitting here in my pjs, feeling like all the butterflies in my tummy are having a party. (I have such a way with words)
(Oh, and, before I forget, if anyone would like to actually buy a copy of Like Bees to Honey well that would be very very lovely too.
(The Book Depository offer free delivery worldwide)
{ 36 comments… read them below or add one }
So exciting and I am thrilled to be part of it - now off to read! See you on next week without suitcases.
lx
Well, I’ve preordered your book but AM SO IMPATIENT to read it I don’t think I will be able to resist reading it via the blog route too! Fantastic idea! You are rather brilliant!
All the best honey. Thinking of you always.
And now excuse me but I’ve some reading to do…
Delighted to be involved - sure it’ll go brilliantly and see you later!
x
Oh it’s so exciting I can’t wait to start reading and I shall of course buy your book aswell, as one day I hope you will sign them all personally for me. I am all of a tingle in anticipation, so have a lovely day and now I’m off on a world trip.
I’m so delighted to be involved in it! Chapter 20 is waiting for the bees in Warsaw:-)
http://www.passwordincorrect.com/2010/05/20/like-bees-to-honey/
So thrilled to be a part of this blog tour. x
Over the moon to be involved!! I shall be buying a copy (or two) and will be expecting a signature on it when I see you next week
C x
Oooh thats great, so excited for you!
Really, really pleased to be part of this too - it’s great! I’m torn between wanting to start reading it now, and waiting til I get the book itself…
Wishing you the very best with all the launch activities - and congratulations on letting another novel into the world xxx
How very splendid!
What a very clever idea. Here’s wishing Like Bees to Honey every success.
What an exciting idea. I’m so happy for you and I can’t wait to get my copy — hopefully at the London launch!
Yahoo! Very excited and proud to be taking part in this. Off to visit some blogs.
YAY! Thanks for letting me take part, I am honoured. And don’t the widgets look AMAZING! Have a great day and well done xxx
It’s an honour to be part of something so exciting and the book is truly something special x
We are so excited for you, and very honoured to be hosting chapter one. Mwah mwha daa-arling.
Chapter 8 appears to be missing.
Odd. I can see it. Maybe it’s been uploaded since your post.
I just finished it online. I’ve just bought a copy on Amazon so I can read it again.
I have tears all over my cheeks. I promise to write something more coherent when I can, but oh, Caroline, that was one of the most beautiful books I have ever read.
Thank you for writing it.
THANK YOU, oh thank you so much you lovely lady x
What a BRILLIANT idea!!!! Caroline, you are a genius-now, I’m off to read!
This is such an exciting idea. Congratulations on your baby being out in the big wide world on the world wide web today. (bit of a tongue twister for you to try after too many celebratory drinks
)
Its great to have followed you this last couple of years. I love the way you share your journey. You’re doing great girl - congratulations!
Kat X
Congratulations and what a lovely idea! Can’t wait to get reading
This has been so lip-smackingly awesome, I’m lost for words. Very well done, missus
Hey Caroline, I hope your launch last night in Liverpool was magical! I love this stepping stone, chapter by chapter adventure, and have just blogged it. Wishing you all the luck in the world with Bees. NASIMx
Thank you so much x
Caroline, by infusing Malta into your writing you have created the most perfect and beautiful novel! I can’t wait for the physical version of your book to arrive to me via post but reading the ‘spirit shimmering’ version online yesterday left me wanting to read more! I LOVED it!
You have deftly and oh-so-cleverly managed to write about the dichotomies of life/death, languages, culture and then there was….Simon Cowell (I can’t believe you got him in there!). It is also a book about everything. Everything. Motherhood, life/love/death/religion/guilt; a guide book, a dictionary, stories, and above all it is a love letter to Malta.
I loved Tilly. And I have to admit to having a crush on Jesus with his different colour nail varnishes, ugly feet, and and and…his Cadburys addiction! I would kill to be in Larry’s bar drinking a beer with Him!
Yet again Caroline, you manage to write about all those fuzzy areas in life that aren’t definable or comprehensible in such a compelling intelligent defining and comprehensible way. And in spite of the sadness and the tears and the grieving the novel still managed to be absolutely hilarious at times.
Caroline, you have written the most perfect novel! Thank you!
WOW! You know how much this means to me! SImon Cowell so got a mention, a little nod to my blog friends. And Tilly is my favourite character too… apart from Jesus of course. SO GLAD you have a crush on him! Oh, you’ve made my day (I am gushing, aren’t I?). When I get a bad review I am coming here and I am going to read your comment to make me feel better x
Oh! And Flavia…GREAT NAME!!!
I have a good friend who likes melons and cucumbers… she’s called Flavia
x
AND…Can we get trousers to wear a badge on his arm for this novel too please?
I haven’t done badges yet… but I miss Trousers’ tatt so much, don’t you? x
I was very pleased to have been asked to be a part of this. Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday. xo
THANKS so much everyone for joining in and commenting and being super supportive. It was possibly the most stressful morning ever, with a few tweaks needing ironing out… but we got there and it worked. Hooray. x
Genius idea, yo! Got my free lessons sorted for the next few days I think
x
And I hope you’ll buy 563856 copies too
x
{ 1 trackback }