The Power of Persuasion

[Shelagh Watkins]

The Power of Persuasion is now available online, please check it out:

http://www.lulu.com/content/2048817

ISBN: 978-1-84799-667-1

If you view the preview of the book, you will see the first page of Chapter One on page 3 of the preview.

These are some of the comments I have received about the opening three and a half chapters (approx 6,500 words):

Impeccably written, creating a smooth flow to your opening chapters.
Overall, the grammar and syntax was excellent. Good luck.

I was intrigued by the premise of your story – it put me in mind of other novels centered round a literary mystery or controversy, like AS Byatt’s ‘Possession’ or Carol Shield’s ‘Mary Swann’.
You write in a clear unfussy prose that is easy to read.

You write very effectively, your ideas come across well. Good luck with this!

Your premise is intriguing and so is your narrator. I had no idea where this was going – a plus – and I would have read on to find out. Thanks for a fascinating read!

This is very well written and starts off really well describing the effect of journalists especially Mr D'Arcy on the reader. The clever links with Jane Austen's novels and the excellent writing would definitely make me want to read on to find out what happens next. Good luck with this and well done.

[Abe Firestone March]

Excellent start for the launch of your book. Congratulations.

[Jaci Gwyn]

Congratulations on the issue of your new book. The jacket design is impressive. Impressive too, is the comments you have received so far. Looking good.

[Shelagh Watkins]

Thanks Abe and Jaci!

[Leutrell Osborne, Sr.]

Have you done a marketing plan to sell the book. Do you want help?

[Zada Connaway]

Yes, Shelagh, the comments are impressive. I am certain you will do well with this.

[Shelagh Watkins]

Hi Leutrell,

My marleting plan is going quite well, but I'm taking things slowly until the book is added to all the major online stores. Thanks for the offer!

Thanks Zada!

[D. K. Christi]

I see you published with Lulu. I'll be interested in the success of your book. Publishing choices are a dilemma. Congrats on the reviews. DK

[Cindy Jost]

Congrats. I love the cover (I am an outdoors person) Keep us informed on how things are doing.

[Shelagh Watkins]

Thanks D. K. and Cindy! I'll keep everyone informed! LOL!

[Malcolm R. Campbell]

Congratulations on the book launch. Had Lulu announced it's partnership deal with Borders yet when you were in the final stages? Is that an option for you at some point after all the online retailers have the book?

Malcolm