Books by Nannette Holliday: January 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

Unique, adventurous and captivating

“The Sting of Fate took hold of and lead me through this modern tale of love and romance. During each phase of this adventure I felt that I was actually living and feeling the thrills and pains of the heroine and her French love story. The descriptiveness of her travels captivated the reader and passionately held you as you lived the moment. Her final awakening and realization that her love story was not to be fulfilled by her Frenchman highlighted her inner strengths and passions in life. Unique, adventurous and captivating describe this novel of life by Nannette Holiday.”

Ron Loeder, USA

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

4.5 out of 5 stars - Sting of Fate, 2 Jan 2011

I so enjoyed reading “The Sting of Fate”, it was just wonderful how the heroine handled her life and moved on, I found myself riding with her and guiding her too! I wanted to be young again! She was so inspirational, I can’t wait for the sequel and more of those travel adventures. Thank you.

Thelma, Santa Rosa, CA

Sunday, January 9, 2011

4.0 out of 5 stars

24 Dec 2010

“The Sting of Fate” is much more than your typical romance novel. It is extremely truth and inspiring. It shows the resilience of this woman - she turns every negative into a positive - and the travelogue is a bonus. A good read.

Sue Thurlow, Darwin, Australia

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SLIDESHOW LINKS

Please enjoy the following slideshows that reveal the life, surroundings and places in “The Sting of Fate” - If the link does not work immediately, please copy and paste into you tool bar. Enjoy the journey... even if it is just the overview...

Overview of Places in The Sting of Fate:
http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZfq4.html
Life in Saint Raphael:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafMPoG.html

A Day in St Tropez:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_FS.html

St Maxime to Saint Raphael:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_Dd.html

Frejus Fireworks:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafMfUa.html

Nice Life:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_qc.html

Nightlife in Nice:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8__Z.html

Antibes - Summer Days:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_uZ.html

Cannes Overview:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_EW.html

Journey to South West France

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_h-.html

SW France – the house and life:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_DO.html

SW France & surrounds:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_ly.html

Aubeterre to Rouix-Martin:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_u0.html

Day in Angouleme:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_hv.html

Walk into Brossac:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_NQ.html

Bordeaux Interlude:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_Eg.html

Return to Cote d’Azur – Monaco & snippets of Nice Castle Hill:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8__O.html

Wining & Dining on the Cote d’Azur:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_Pe.html

Journey through the VAR & Coast:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8_hH.html

Snippets of the Pyrenees Escape:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8DrZ.html

Toulouse:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoaf8Drq.html

Looking for a home on the Cote d’Azur:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZvwv.html

Coming to Paris for Christmas:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZvZL.html

A Day in Loire Valley:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZvzp.html

Day in Versailles:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZv2p.html

Christmas in Paris & surrounds:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZv8x.html

New Year in London:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZVmA.html

Australian summer:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZVmT.html

Living in Canadian West Coast - Arrow Lake & surrounds, Kootneys, British Columbia:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZVmw.html

Black Bear visits in Burton:

http://video.voila.fr/video/iLyROoafZV79.html

The first published novel - The Sting of Fate - a romantic adventure, was released 9 October 2010 and is available through Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobel, the publisher - AEG Publishing and selected book stores. View the video trailer above and press release below for further details For updates join as a follower, post your comments or send email - nannetteholliday1@gmail.com I hope you enjoy the journey.

eNEWS - MARCH 2011

“The Sting of Fate by Nannette Holliday has been officially listed by USA Best Books Awards for 2011 in two categories - Best New Fiction and Fiction: Romance” announced Jeffrey Keen, President & CEO of USA Book MARCH eNews.

“Winners and finalists will be announced nationally late in October 2011. Whether a book is a winner or not, simply being listed on USA Best Books is a privilege in itself.”

To view the listing and other contenders visit: http://www.usabooknews.com/ficromance.html

Available as eBook

Strategic Publishing announced that Nannette Holliday’s first novel, The Sting of Fate, is now available as an eBook for all applications including Kindle and Apple iPad, iPhone, Sony Reader and Barnes & Noble Nook.

“Within a month it will be in over 50 outlets” said Roger Hayes, Strategic’s eBook Manager.

“We like to keep pace with the evolution of e-readers and e-book applications and retailing at $9.95 with Amazon Kindle, it is remarkably good value.”

New Trailer on You Tube

Liz Page, Strategic’s Video Marketing Manager has also released a new trailer for The Sting of Fate on You Tube. “It includes some stunning photos from regions in the book” said Liz. View it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miUl40eIqRk

eNEWS - JANUARY 2011

Nannette Holliday’s first novel, The Sting of Fate has just been chosen as one of Strategic Publishing’s selected "representative" titles to be displayed in their booth during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, 15-20 March.

“We are only featuring the physical books of those authors we feel truly represent our company's best work,” said Kait Neese, Strategic’s Book Expo Director.

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2011 will again take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre – a sophisticated, avant-garde convention centre, which is rapidly becoming a premier trade show location in the Middle East. It is a fair attended by the public, as well as publishing professionals. Its 230,000 visitors include 840 international exhibitors from 63 countries, including 226 schools.

This year Strategic are using the latest technology to promote their authors.

“We will have numerous IPADS available for interested parties to look at, which we expect will increase traffic to our booth - enticing those walking buy to come in and ‘play’ with what we have to offer. “

“Now more than ever, we need a good read - one that inspires and motivates – and Nannette’s poignant roller coaster ride gives the reader a welcome and hefty dose of inspiration. Congratulations! “

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Ellen Green, Press Manager - PressManager@AEGPublishingGroup.com
Phone: 888-808-6190 – Corporate Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE STING OF FATE:

Spanning three Continents, the paths of love, life and restored dignity will take you on a spellbinding magical ride …

Can one kiss change your fate? All it took was one moment for lightning to strike between an Australian businesswoman and a Frenchman acclaimed for his art. But that moment changed their lives forever.

The Sting of Fate begins with a kiss on the French Riviera, before it takes the two across three continents in a lengthy love story spanning Europe, North America and Australia. This is no ordinary love story. Instead of a happily ever after for the beautiful princess and prince charming, the woman’s compelling journey takes her through the highs and lows of a stunning affair … with a married man.

The upcoming sequel, Fate’s Revenge, continues her journey.

THE STING OF FATE (ISBN: 978-1-60976-429-6) will be available on Oct. 4, 2010, for $27.95 and can be ordered through the publisher’s website:

http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheStingOfFate.html

or at www.amazon.com or http://search.barnesandnoble.com.

Wholesalers please email BookOrder@AEG-Online-Store.com.

Australian born Nannette Holliday, a former Government Communication Manager, has travelled extensively for work and pleasure. Her journeys and experiences of love and life - the joys and realities - are interwoven in The Sting of Fate, taking you on a spellbinding, but painfully truthful ride. As the Owner and Managing Director of an advertising agency for 20 years, Holliday is a highly successful businesswoman and an accomplished radio and television presenter. Now retired, she relishes the enjoyment and experiences of travelling around the world, discovering new people and places. The upcoming sequel Fate’s Revenge continues the journey.

No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or by any information storage retrieval system, without the permission, in writing, from the publisher.

This book is a work of fiction and, except in the case of towns, countries and historical facts, any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

Strategic Book Group

P.O. Box 333

Durham CT 06422

www.StrategicBookClub.com

ISBN: 978-1-60976-429-6

Printed in the United States of America

Cover artwork of original painting “La colline du soleil” or “Sun Hill”

by Richard Moisan,

Sample. Chapter 1 - French Love

Biting her bottom lip, she walked down the aisle - still stunned at what she was doing - uprooting her entire life for a man! Yes, this captivating French artist she’d met while holidaying in Cannes, on the French Riviera a few years previously.

She wasn’t dreaming. It was real. No friends, no family support, just him - a new life with him - and the magical Côte d’Azur would be their home. Isn’t this what every girl dreams of?

* * *

Together they had chosen the apartment and many of the furnishings, albeit over the internet. He had included her in all the decision-making, from furniture placement right down to the tiniest little thing, such as the tablecloth - for heaven’s sake!

Truthfully, these minute details had actually driven her mad. For starters she really didn’t care for a tablecloth to cover the table all day-only for dinner parties - but it was a sacrifice she was prepared to make for obvious ‘cultural differences’.

She was still working full-time and there was a great deal of turmoil at work. Also at home she was sorting and packing up her things in advance of renting her own apartment. Not to mention the endless streams of paperwork, verifications and translations necessary to obtain her French residency visa, enabling them to legally live together. While he also had to send many papers and declarations, he was retired and could organize his days much easier than her. His days were totally his.

He’d said he wanted their place to be complete when she arrived. Yes, she could see he was a perfectionist, but figured it had more to do with the fact that he had nothing else to occupy his time. Their future life together was now his full-time consideration. She smiled, and answered his emails as quickly as possible, ensuring he did not stress.

Actually she was grateful for these distractions. Work had been particularly stressful. The department was undergoing a complete reorganization. His saucy emails not only brightened her life, it enabled her to spread some fairytale happiness to others - those remaining at work facing an uncertain future. Not once had she really considered her own future - figuring it would naturally fall into place after taking her many months of overdue leave. She would either stay in France with him, or come back to work - as simple as that. However, deep in her soul, staying was the only plan.

On her departure, friends threw a farewell party. She’d previously been asked if lunch at the Yacht Club would be all right? Did she have time on the last Sunday before leaving? Yes, everything would be organized by then. It sounded wonderful - a simple light lunch with views out over the lake and a handful of friends. Then those who couldn’t join them for lunch would be there later for the Sunday jazz and dancing at the club.

Well, it was no simple lunch, but an extravaganza in the private dining room. Her dear friend and fellow jazz enthusiast, Christina, had miraculously organized it. How she’d managed to fit the planning and execution of every minute detail into her already busy life still amazed her.

The room was decorated with red, white and blue balloons and streamers. French and Australian flags adorned the tables, along with photos of him and their new hometown that had been obtained from him - so sneaky of Christina! The scene was magical.

She hadn’t been told of the exact details. Every time they spoke she would ask her how many were coming-about a dozen. Who?

“Oh I don’t have the list in front of me right now.”

So she would let it slide. They were both very busy at work, and she knew whatever Christina did, it would be fun. It was one less item for her to do list, which suited her fine.

She was flabbergasted when over fifty friends came to the lunch. Did she really have fifty friends? Wow!

Unbeknown to her, Christina had even pre-arranged a recorded message from him. With his charming French voice oozing his profound love and affection for her and all in attendance, tears filled her eyes and a warmth enveloped her heart. She was glad in a way that only a handful in the room understood any French. Next minute the English version was played for all. Thinking aloud she said: He doesn’t speak English-and certainly not that much!

Oh, but he did today:

“I am happy to be able to speak with my Australian princess and all her friends gathered there to say goodbye. Firstly I apologize for taking her away from you, but I can no longer stand this separation.

We have waited a long time, we have written, we have telephoned, we have been faithful to one another and we have said many things. And now in a few days we will rediscover each other. With a common project, a big project: to live the remainder of our life together.

I now await her, with all my love. I am waiting to take her in my arms-to our apartment on the Côte d’Azur.

Yes, I have an appointment with a woman. She comes a long way, from the other side of the world. She will leave the cold and bitter winter to discover the heat and the sun at the edge of the sea. . . And do you know for what? For me! For I am very in love. This is a pretty woman. She always has a smile. A very pretty face. A body that gives me ideas. . . And she is very kind. I fell in love with her as early as the first day I saw her. If you knew how much she pleases me!

My love for her is so strong that I am sure that we will succeed as a wonderful couple. Yes. I am very in love. Very, very in love.

What's more, I am in love as if I was again at high school. She makes me feel young! I love her, and she me, and I know that love will blossom and grow. We will do like a garden: to water it every day to ensure that there will always be flowers. And then the years will pass and we will be happy together. Yes, before getting old, we will have many pleasant years!

I do nothing but think of her. My little Australian pleases me a lot. Every day, I discover her actions and thoughts that give me much pleasure. As for her body, I liked it the first second I saw her. She is not big, as I like. Her face is very pleasant. She smiles often. I like her laugh, her humor. Her small eyes crackle as bubbles of champagne. Yes she pleases me much. I love her so! We prepare our new life together. We look to the future with optimism. I am sure that we will always walk together! We will pray for that - to protect our love.

While we will keep in contact by email and telephones. . . one day I look forward to meeting you all-in Australia or here at our home where you will always be welcome.

Yes my dear, you feel it, I am very, very in love! I know that I am not mistaken in choosing you. You are the woman who I have always dreamed of. I cover you in kisses. Yes, I love you, I love you, I love you, my darling! Please come soon. I now await you with great impatience.”

She was as red at her jacket. Now everyone knew how he really felt - not just a handful of her nearest and dearest who she’d occasionally shared snippets of emails.

The day was as enchanting as her new life. CDs of him singing were played. He even called on Christina’s mobile-in the middle of the night his time. This was like a fairytale. How many males ever do this for the woman they love? Certainly, no Australian man had ever done anything like this before - for her.

Any doubts she may have once had, were not even on the horizon now. Yes, he - this amazing Frenchman - had captivated her heart, and now those of her friends. Each one commenting afterwards that they now understood why she could do what she was doing.

It was sad for her to be moving away from all her friends, who were also her family. It was no small step - it was gigantic - to the other side of the world. If there were any tears, they were only of happiness… and she was so delighted for the many wonderful people who were now sharing her life and dreams. They were simply astonishing and so supportive. She counted herself extremely lucky indeed.

* * *

Tripping, her meanderings were abruptly halted. A man next to the aisle grabbed her arm, stopping her fall. Oh how foolish, everyone would now be looking at her. Quickly, regaining her composure, she bent her head, thanking him.

My God - what was she doing? Reality setting in - her heart racing at a hundred miles an hour. Yes, this was for real. This was not a dream, nor some children’s fairytale story. This was her life. Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself and focused ahead - on him and their future.