Tuesday, March 22, 2011

My Perfect Wedding - Sibel Hodge


Sibel Hodge has dual British/Turkish Cypriot nationality, dividing her time between Hertfordshire and North Cyprus. She is a qualified personal trainer, sports and massage therapist, and writes freelance feature articles on health, fitness, and various lifestyle subjects. Prior to this, she also worked for Hertfordshire Constabulary for ten years.

Her first novel, Fourteen Days Later, was short listed for the Harry Bowling Prize 2008 and received a highly commended by the Yeovil Literary Prize 2009. It is a romantic comedy with a unique infusion of British and Turkish Cypriot culture. Written in a similar style to Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes, Fourteen Days Later is My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets Bridget Jones.

The Fashion Police is her second novel and was a runner up in the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition 2010. It is a screwball comedy-mystery, combining murder and mayhem with romance and chick-lit, and the first in a series featuring feisty, larger-than-life insurance investigator, Amber Fox. Written in a similar style to Janet Evanovich and Myron Bolitar, The Fashion Police is Stephanie Plum meets Harlan Coben.

My Perfect Wedding is her third novel and the sequel to Fourteen Days Later.


Product description:

Helen Grey is finally getting everything she wants. She's about to have the perfect dream wedding and begin an exciting new life abroad on the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus. But living the dream isn't all it's cracked up to be.

After a mix-up at the airport, Helen finds herself drawn into the midst of an elaborate plot to steal an ancient statue and assassinate a local businessman. And as if that wasn't bad enough, her wedding dress is AWOL, the statue seems to be cursed, and Helen is wanted by the police.

With the big day rapidly approaching, a roller-coaster of mishaps, misunderstandings, and disasters threatens to turn the newlyweds into nearlyweds.

Can Helen prevent an assassination, save the statue, and have the perfect wedding? Or will the day to remember turn into one she'd rather forget? 

Reviews:

"I loved this book. It is funny, witty and intriguing. If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella I am positive you will love My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge"  --Geeky Girl Books

""I uploaded this book on my Kindle this morning and was so engrossed, I let everything go for the day. A must read, you will enjoy" --I'm Just Sayin...Book Reviews By KK

"In this laugh-out loud, real to the bone, commentary on what being married is like. I recommend this to anyone!" --Hot Gossip Hot Reviews

"My Perfect Wedding was entertaining and funny. The dialogue is sharp and witty, which had me laughing out loud at times. If you enjoy chick lit, this book is for you."  --Inky Impressions



If they like Sophie Kinsella or Marian Keyes they should enjoy a fun, witty, entertaining read.

Q: Why did you go indie?

I queried agents and publisher for two years. I nearly came close to being traditionally published a few times, but it never quite worked out. Being an Indie means you have total control over your projects. You can get your work out there for readers to decide if they want to read it. I haven't looked back since! There are so many opportunities now for Indies than when I first tried to get an agent. My Perfect Wedding is my third novel and went straight to being Indie published.


Q: Who are your favorite authors in your genre?

Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes, Catherine Alliot, Janet Evanovich, Harlan Coben


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2 comments:

  1. I've read some of Sibel's work and it is funny and enjoyable reading. If you like Janet Evanovich, I think you'll like Sibel Hodge. :-)

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