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Melissa Amster
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The last time Nicola May was here for a visit, she was sharing Working it Out with us. We're glad to have her back to share its sequel, The Bow Wow Club, which is her latest novel (published in May...perfect month or what?!?). And no, it's not about dogs. (Sorry, dog lovers!) However, it is a sweet and sensitive story about grief and giving love another chance. (And, of course, there are some of her trademark steamy moments.) I enjoyed it and will share more about why in an upcoming review.
Nicola lives in Ascot in Berkshire (that's in the UK for those of you who are geographically challenged like yours truly). Her hobbies include watching films that involve a lot of swooning, crabbing in South Devon, eating flapjacks and enjoying a flutter on the horses. Her inspirations are her favorite authors, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews.
Since Nicola's previous novel is titled The School Gates, we decided to theme our "This or That" questions around the topic of school. Don't let this confuse you because she's sharing TWO signed paperback copies of The Bow Wow Club with some lucky readers anywhere in the world!
You can find Nicola at her website, Facebook and Twitter.
Elementary school or High school?
Primary school in the UK was 5-11 year's old. Preferred as it was mostly play time!
Exams or term papers?
Eek, neither. Who likes exams?
Hot lunch or bag lunch?
A bag lunch is called a packed lunch in UK - loved the surprise of what my mum had put in there!
Popular kids or geeks?
Always geeks, far more interesting
Gym or Art?
Gym, I was in the school hockey team
Bus or car? (Or walk, if that applies?)
Bus, I always made sure I was one of the cool kids on the back seat
Math or science?
Yuk! Neither. I was always an English & Languages fan
University or local college?
Local college
Local college
Thanks to Nicola for visiting with us and sharing The Bow Wow Club with our readers.
How to win The Bow Wow Club:Please comment below with your e-mail address. (Please note: Entries without an e-mail address will NOT be counted. You can use AT and DOT to avoid spam. Or provide a link to your Facebook page or blog if you can receive messages there.)
Bonus entries:
1.Since the school year is almost over, please tell us: What is the most memorable yearbook message you ever received?
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Worldwide. Giveaway ends June 11th at midnight EST.
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