Snowy River Man, my debut romance novel, is being released on Sunday and the first review is out.
Over the past few years, I’ve heard a lot of warnings from authors, “Don’t read the reviews!” But when someone tags you on Facebook and says they loved your story, it’s very tempting to check out what they have to say. And I’m glad I did!
Brenda, a Goodreads librarian, writes:
I thoroughly enjoyed Snowy River Man which is the debut novel for Aussie author Lizzy Chandler. A nice mixture of suspense and romance, with a gritty plot and delightful characters; the word pictures painted of the countryside around the Snowy Mountains, the chill in the air, the blackness of the night sky plus the vividness and brightness of the stars – all was exceptionally well done. I did feel the ending was a little rushed, but I have no hesitation in recommending Snowy River Man highly, and will be looking out for the author’s next title with interest. (Read the rest of the review here)
For a first review, it couldn’t get much better and I’m thrilled. I’m so glad someone loved my characters and setting. When I read it out to my mum she said, “That sounds like a book I’d like to read!” I’ve always been a bit nervous about my family reading my work, but maybe it’s time to get her an e-reader?
Snowy River Man will be available from this Sunday, 22 February. You’ll be able to buy a copy at Escape, Booktopia, Bookworld and Amazon. (How come they’re all different prices?) I do hope you’re temped to read it.
Note: Book bloggers can still request a review copy on Netgalley for another four weeks, but you must use this link because it won’t appear on a search. Let me know if you have any trouble!
Lizzy Chandler 
amandacurtin
/ February 17, 2015Congratulations, Elizabeth, and may there be many more 🙂
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Lizzy/Elizabeth
/ February 17, 2015Thanks, Amanda.
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whisperinggums
/ February 17, 2015And congratulations from me too … I can imagine how exciting it is.
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Lizzy/Elizabeth
/ February 17, 2015Thanks, Sue. It is exciting – and a little weird – to have people commenting on the product of my imagination. In some ways it’s easier with this story because I wrote it such a long time ago. Feedback on the suspense novel would be much more nerve-wracking!
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Sandy
/ February 17, 2015I read the sample chapters, Elizabeth, and really enjoyed them so have pre-ordered the book. Great review – hope there are many more.
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Lizzy/Elizabeth
/ February 17, 2015That’s so kind, Sandy. I didn’t even think about the sample chapters. I’m glad they hooked you in and I hope you enjoy the rest!
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