 _ I am thrilled to have this opportunity to launch my new e-book, LIFE CLASS, on Bookworm Ink. LIFE CLASS can be found on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XWFURQ I won’t detail the time, work, angst and sleepless nights it’s taken to get here. All I need say is that I am very very relieved to find myself at this point. To celebrate the launch of my second e-book, LIFE CLASS, I am slashing to 77p (or 99c) the price of my first, TORN, http://www.amazon.co.uk/TORN-ebook/dp/B004UVR81Y Hurry, it’s for a fortnight only! http://www.gilliallan.blogspot.com/ http://famousfiveplus.blogspot.com/ http://britishromancefiction.blogspot.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1182311866 twitter: @gilliallan http://www.goodreads.com/friend/i?i=LTM2MDEyNzM2MTk6MzY3
 _ The Scottish Book Trust have organised a fantastic event with David Walliams. The author and comedian will be talking about his hilarious new book ‘Gangsta Granny’, which is out in hardback now. The event will be streamed live to UK fans at 11am on Thursday, 10th May and can be enjoyed by going to http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/learning/authorslive/ . It will then become available to watch worldwide for free by Thursday, 17th May by following this link: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/authors-live/david-walliams Teachers can register their class by going to: http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/authors-live/david-walliams The Scottish Book Trust are making quite a name for themselves with these live streams, and this is certainly one that our family won’t be missing, I imagine it’ll be almost as popular with the grown-ups listening as with the children!
 _What started you writing and is it something you always wanted to do? I have this one vivid memory of me writing my first poem in the second grade. I think that’s when I first realized that I was a creative person and that I liked to write. Also, I was one of those freak-of-nature children that would rather read than watch TV. Much like my main character, I majored in Economics in college just because it was practical. I also worked in finance for most of my corporate career. Truly, I don't regret it since publishing is still a business at the end of the day. But I always knew that writing was what I was really good at, especially story-telling. There’s also a unique sense of fulfillment you feel when you create something out of nothing and when you’re doing something you love. I was inspired by my mom to quit my job in corporate finance and pursue what I really love. After she retired, she was really honest with me and said that she couldn’t even remember what she loved to do after working in the corporate world for 25 years. I just decided that I didn’t want my life to start at 55. I wanted it to start now.Do you write full-time or do you have another career? Writing is my full-time job and it comes in many forms. I am currently the Co-founder and Publisher for Minted Magazine, an online publication that empowers women in their career and life. My job involves everything from writing to photography to computer coding. I am also working on my second novel and promoting, Recession Proof.Describe your typical writing day. My day is never typical since most of my time is dedicated to building the magazine. I write my second novel when I have the time or when I get a burst of inspiration. It’s not ideal but I do know I will never release something I don’t absolutely love and believe in. What inspired you to write ‘Recession Proof?’ It started out as a way for me to express how I felt as a young twenty-something professional working in today’s economic landscape. I think there’s an incredible sense of fear and uncertainty when you’re in your twenties and for today’s twenty-somethings, it’s exacerbated by the Recession. So many times, people sacrifice their passions to simply get by. I wanted to create a “heroine” that experiences all these fears and challenges but manages to triumph and have a little fun along the way.What projects are you working on now? Most of my day is spent building my publication, Minted Magazine. It’s the most gratifying experience to build a company of my own. How do you publicise your work? Bloggers are amazing! Do you have any advice for aspiring authors? http://www.kimberlyslin.com/Thoughts.htmlOther than your own, what’s your favourite work of fiction? The Heart of the Matter, Emily GiffinWhich author had the greatest influence on you as a child? Ann M. Martin, The Baby Sitter’s Club authorFinally, and most importantly, you’ve lost your wallet, who do you enlist to help you find it, Poirot or Miss Marple? Poirot. I like cool mustaches.Kimberley is the author of 'Recession Proof', she can be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KimberlySLin) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/KimberlySLin) .
 _Kimberley is the author of 'Recession Proof', she can be found on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KimberlySLin) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/KimberlySLin) . I am a self-published author and I say it in a way that doesn’t equate to admitting that I have leprosy. I’ve never queried agents or publishers or tried going the traditional route just because 1) I think that the times are changing and 2) the timely subject of my book. All publishing companies are investment companies— they invest in what sells, hence why Snookie, Lauran Conrad and everyone on the Bravo channel have book deals (My implication is just speculation. They all could have extraordinary literary prowess). Even smaller publishers make these bets. So at the end of the day, we’re all conducting the same experiment because no one really knows for certain if a new book or new author is going to sell. Publishing is highly subjective. Also, not much is different between a new traditionally published author and a self-publisher in terms of marketing. “If they’re not promotable, then it makes selling their book challenging,” says Ellen Archer, Hyperion CEO in an interview with Publishers Weekly. Knowing this, I simply chose to take it straight to the readers. I think readers are smart. Good work will always be good work. And as for marketing, “I think it’s not necessarily so much about talent as it is about tenacity. It’s about who wants it the most.” Emily Giffin in an interview with Guest of a Guest. Secondly, since my book is about the Recession, I didn’t think it would have as much of an impact if it took years to traditionally publish (here’s to hoping for a speedy economic recovery) as it usually does. Either way, I’m living my dream. Being able to write and hear that my work is resonating with my readers is what I dreamt about when I was sitting in my little gray cube working on Excel spreadsheets. Empowering women is what I’m passionate about and it’s what I find most fulfilling. And I’m truly just enjoying the ride.
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