October 2009
Some reviews for The Lost Guide to Life and Love …
"…Well written with believable, empathetic characters
and a satisfying plot.
Griffiths is sharing a story with you rather than
ramming home a few moral points about life and how to
live it. This is lovely, relaxing chick lit, not preachy
in any way and therefore perfect to curl up with for a
rainy day on the sofa…."
(Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail)
" …A satisfying novel based in the Yorkshire Dales. A
sub plot of London glamour, supermodels and smooth
footballers adds intrigue and pace. An excellent bedtime
read…."
(Clare Nasir. Now magazine)
"…From the moment I picked up 'The Lost Guide to Life
and Love' I was drawn to the immensely likeable main
character, Tilly Flint, and to this wonderful story
depicting a few momentous months in her life. This is
only the second book written by Sharon Griffiths, but
with her easy and very readable style, I really hope
that there will be many more. .."
(www.thebookbag.co.uk)
"…A romantic and entertaining and heart warming read…"
(Closer magazine)
September 2009
My second novel is published this month.
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The Lost Guide to
Life and Love brings together a wonderful
mixture of professional footballers, models,
photographers, farmers, shepherds and the ghosts
of Victorian leadminers – all set in the
stunning scenery of the North Pennines. Oh yes,
and there’s food too. Read more about it here.
Published by Avon on 7 September. £6.99 |
July 2009
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The Accidental Time Traveller is published in
Germany. The title Zeitreisen für Anfänger means
Time Travel for Beginners, which was an earlier
title of the book in English until it was changed at the
last minute. The lovely Germans were incredibly enthusiastic about the book so I hope it does well for them. I love the cover – more roses – which is a great modern take on the 1950s. Brilliant. I shall also practise my German … Zeitreisen für Anfänger published by Scherz, Fisher Verlag. |
June 2009
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The Accidental Time Traveller is published in
Dutch, the first foreign publication. Translator Ineke
van Bronswijk tells me that the title, Ouderwets
Verliefd means ‘In love the old fashioned way’. I keep dipping into the book and can pick out the meaning. At this rate I might learn some useful Dutch. On the other hand ‘Een warme, romantische komedie’ doesn’t take an awful lot of translating … The cover has a real 1950s atmosphere and I love the way they picked up on the Rosie theme. Ouderwets Verliefd published by Sijthoff |
May 2009
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The Accidental Time Traveller is published in the Reader’s Digest Of Love and Life series. It’s in a volume with novels by Catherine Alliott and Kate Furnivall - so I’m in good company again! |
December 2008
The Accidental Time Traveller is one of 22
books longlisted for the Romantic Novel of the Year
Award. Other writers on the list include best sellers
Sophie Kinsella, Victoria Hislop and Cecilia Ahern - so
I'm in good company. The shortlist is announced in
January and the winner in February.
November 2008
The Accidental Time Traveller will be published by Reader's Digest in their Of Life and Love series.
Reviews for The Accidental time Traveller include
"A cracking good read."
BBC Radio Manchester
".......Warm and funny, The Accidental Time Traveller
is a perfect summer read. Sharon is a master
story-teller. The plot twists keep you hooked until the
very last page....."
Eastern Daily Press
“….Griffiths captures the zeitgeist of the post-war
decade, although younger readers might find it hard to
believe that things were really like that. This is one
for the beach, whatever your age…..”
The Western Mail
“…Reminiscent of Goodnight Sweetheart this gem is
sure to make you laugh….”
Star magazine
“… A touching and believable love story that
transcends time…. Fans will recognise Sharon’s easy
fluid style, her deadpan comedy and her characteristic
insistence on truth and authenticity…… Readers will
really warm to Sharon’s heroine, a modern, independent ,
warm-hearted young woman with a sense of irony ….. an
absorbing and action-packed story……This novel looks set
for great things…..”
Wendy Robertson in The Northern Echo
“… an inventive romantic comedy that brings alive
the life of half a century ago through the eyes of
someone who has seen the future…. Drama and intrigue
which marry the decades with great dexterity……The
epilogue is the neatest end to a novel you’ll come
across….. “
Pat Dean in the Darlington and Stockton Times
“……. inventive, escapist … This charming novel is a
great summer read.”
Closer magazine
June 2008
The Bookseller in its paperback preview for July -
December has picked out The Accidental Time Traveller as
One to Watch. They say
"A wonderfully warm romantic comedy, whose heroine is
transported back to the 50s and finds she rather likes
the traditional values of the time. One of the debuts
most likely to be an instant hit that I’ve seen."
...Good news.
The Accidental Time Traveller has gone global. It has been bought by publishers in Spain, Germany, Romania and Holland...
