It’s hard to believe it was more than a year ago that I wrote a Blog explaining why I’d be taking a blogging respite. If you’d like a re-cap for all the reasons why, you can take a look here:
https://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-admin/post.php?post=6893&action=edit
Otherwise, let’s push on, because I have an announcement.
FINALLY MY BOOK IS GOING TO BE PUBLISHED
Yes, I needed that Blogging break to get it finished.
That it’s finally being published is extremely exciting because it’s been a dream of mine since childhood.
Right now I am extremely time-poor as it’s my last week to work on the FINAL edit of the manuscript. A laborious and challenging task but also thrilling because the light is at the end of the tunnel.
I’m going to write more about the writing process and what changes are happening in the world of publishing down the track, but for now, this is just a quick post to give you a sneak preview of the cover of my book.
HERE IT IS!
Making Headlines
It’s a work of fiction – completely made up – about a young television reporter named Rachel Bentley who aspires to be a newsreader. You see, working as a TV reporter has it’s challenges but aiming high leads to a whole minefield of explosive scenarios.
Rachel’s path sees her pitched against egos in the newsroom, office politics and corrupt politicians, not to mention rampant sexism and a mystery stalker. Juggling a messy personal life doesn’t help either. Not does the emotional impact of reporting on life’s daily tragedies and when it all takes a toll and Rachel starts partying too hard, she finds herself making the headlines instead of reading them. Will she survive a world where dreams are shattered daily and will she find the man who can help her keep her soul?
You’ll have to wait to read the book to find out of course!
I’m delighted MAKING HEADLINES is to be published by HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS who are Australia and New Zealand’s oldest publishing house and arguably, the most respected.
My book will be available online as one of the Harper Collins Impulse books from late January, 2016. Stay tuned for more info and an exact date soon….
So happy for you Jen, Congratulations, and perfect timing for Xmas holidays and Xmas presses, Can’t wait to purchase a few copies and READ!
I remember when I first met you at the sweet age of 15, you told me then, I want to be a famous author …….
WooHoo xxxx
HOOOOOOORAAAAAYYYYYYY!
Well done Jen. Thrilling news, and congratulations. How brilliant.
I love the cover, and I’m so excited for you.
Love,
Ailsa x
Cant wait Jen…please send me as soon a poss
FANTASTIC news Jen !! What a thrill and how exciting. I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to see it in the stores to buy!! Well done xx
Yay, Jen. Fab news and gorgeous cover. Can’t wait to read the final version. So happy to have been on part of your journey. xx
Congratulations, Jen.
A well deserved acknowledgement for a compelling and fast-paced work of fiction that will contribute to our understanding of (still) living – and achieving – in a man’s world. (Sigh.)
Read it!
Wow Jen darling! That’s such stunning news! If I wasn’t in the Yarra Valley (freezing!!) I’d be right round with the champagne!! I’m so very thrilled for you and so inspired too by your ability to continue to dream.
Love the title and the cover. Timing’s perfect too. Can’t wait to read it and to get my friends reading it too.
Here’s to its new wonderful life!
love,
Ellie xxx
ps: raincheck on that champagne!!!