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No.2 - Spring 2007 edition. Editor: BB Edwards
BRAINS IN SPAIN
A shared love of cats led to an interview recently about Farewell, my Lovely on REM FM, Spain’s largest English-language radio network which broadcasts 24 hours a day from Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Presenter Mary Harboe read Susie Cornfield’s article in the Mail on Sunday’s You Magazine about the loss of her feline companion, Brains the MagnifiCat, which led her to writing the book, and invited Susie on to her programme. They talked also about The Sticky Rock Café and the next book in that series, The Palace of Dekaydence, to be published later this year, or early 2008. Click here to listen to the REM FM interview - wma audio file 2.9MB
FAREWELL, MY LOVELY - REVIEWS
… This collection of affectionate memories of beloved pets… will ease the pain of grieving and help celebrate the life of a departed animal… The Good Book Guide, January, 2007 … It is by no means a collection of depressing tales; on the contrary, it celebrates the love and fun that our animals share with us – though you may need to reach for the tissues on occasion… Horse Magazine, January, 2007 Absolutely enchanting! Jilly Cooper Farewell, my Lovely is great - a good balance between sadness and happy memories… I was especially entertained by Thomas Hardy's cat poem (he had a softer side - would never have guessed). Jane M, School Librarian, Surrey Dear Susie, I've so enjoyed your lovely, lovely book. Congratulations! I'm spreading the word, everywhere. I was particularly moved by 'Prayer of a Horse.' Margaret Budd, Enfield STICKY ROCK CAFE - REVIEWS
The "visual" style of this book triggers such vivid images in one's mind that at times it's like watching a fast-paced film, with many twists and turns of the plot that make you frequently reassess characters' standpoints. It can't be slotted into any particular writing genre - it is uniquely itself! A thoroughly enjoyable read that leaves you impatient to read the sequel… Rosamund Jesson, Literary Editor, London The Sticky Rock Cafe is excellent,
fantastic… and quite unexpected in places! I give this book
five stars out of five and have recommended it to my friends Olivia
and Jessica. Ciara D, age 11, Croydon Action-packed! Exciting!… Can't wait to read the sequel! Jacqueline Barber, Company Director, Putney The Sticky Rock Cafe is a break-neck ride through the adventures of a group of teenagers as they take on everything from government conspiracies and the collapse of the environment, to a chain of cafes with really nice trousers. Exhaustingly good. Charlie Ovink, student, Hong Kong … there are enough plot twists, red herrings and mad coincidences to satisfy any lover of a good conspiracy theory thriller and then some more… The Sticky Rock Café is actually very enjoyable. It wears its heart on its sleeve and it's really rather a nice heart… Jill Murphy, The Bookbag COMING SOON - ROCKY 2 The Palace of Dekaydence, the sequel to The Sticky Rock Café, is planned for publication late in 2007, early 2008. AUTHOR VISITS
Garret Books continues its author visits,
with Susie Cornfield talking about, among other topics,
WRITING & PUBLISHING, OR HOW YOU, TOO, CAN TURN INTO SIMON COWELL OR
BASIL FAWLTY, WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. Visits have included: Croham Hurst
School (where Susie was invited to open the school's new library); Croydon
High; Winterbourne Primary School; Riversdale Primary School; Women
Now! at the Surrey Health and Racquets Club; the Oakdene Lecture at
Bromley High; Belvedere High; Sefton High; and Formby High. 
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I
must admit that it took me a week to actually open my copy of Farewell,
my Lovely. The idea of wading through a hundred and odd pages of
reminiscences of dead animals did not appeal at all, but it was on my
job list and so last Sunday afternoon I sat down with a cup of tea and
began to read.
Planet
Earth is dying; adolescent eco-warriors are struggling to save our planet.
The Sticky Rock Café is a fast-paced, well-plotted thriller
filled with futuristic details and good, old-fashioned drama. I look
forward to seeing The Sticky Rock Café turned into a
children's drama it certainly has the dialogue, and the characters are
eminently believable, thus allowing the reader to become caught up in
their passions and struggles.
