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Issue:- 14/15 April 2010

Joanne Harris In Formby

JOANNE Harris was in Formby to promote her latest book the Blue Eyed Boy. The event, held in Formby Pool, was organised by Prichards Book Shop on Brows Lane and was supported by The Chocolate Cellar, who gave out samples of chocolate. For those of you who do not know who Joanne Harris is, she is a very highly respected author, who has focused on many aspects of the industry. She published her first book in 1989, entitled The Evil Seed. Yet it was her third book that was to prove the lucky one for her. She catapulted ahead with her novel, titled Chocolate that was to reach number 1 in the Sunday Times newspaper's bestseller list. The book was shortlisted for the 1999 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award and the movie rights were sold to Miramax Pictures. Up to that point her books had a very dark nature, so it was a surprise for many when, in 2007, she published her first book for children and young adults called Runemarks. The rest is history, and this year she unveiled a book that is again set to hit the best seller lists worldwide, called the Blue Eyed Boy. This book is a thriller which makes creative use of all the multiple personalities, disguises and mind games that are offered by playing out a life on the internet. This is a very well thought out book and vey up-to-date with modern life. A dark but fun read that will please many adults. Before the book-signing, Joanne Harris was met by a select few, including ourselves and a member of crew of the TV series, Shameless. She is a very friendly and interesting person to talk to and her enthusiasm makes you want to ask so many questions that you forget the questions you had planned to ask. Sadly, we did not have a lot of time, but all of us are very pleased she took the time to talk to us and what an enlightening and refreshing experience it was. We are adding a short exclusive video interview with Joanne Harris, very soon on our Southport.TV website, so keep an eye on the site. The book signing was also highly successful, with a steady flow of people of all ages joining the queue. To get a copy of the book, go to Pritchard’s Bookshop, 54 Brows Lane, Formby, or log onto their website at:- pritchards-formby.co.uk. You can also go to any other good book shop, worldwide. You will not be disappointed with this novel.

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