The Last Summer - Robert Houghton
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The Last Summer - Robert Houghton
After a few good comments on one of my novels - one of the four or five I have on computer anyway - I decided to upload it to Amazon Publishing, where it is now available to download as an ebook and will also shortly be available to order as a print copy.
Its an adult novel - romantic/historical - set in world war two, the 1890's and the 1870's, telling the story of three generations of women who lived in the same house, Four Thrushes. I always describe it as in the style of Daphne DuMaurier - a bit of a cross between Rebecca and Jane Ayre.
I know a few people have read it already - and thank you for your feedback. We'll see how my luck goes, lol - though I don't hold out much hope, as its like finding a needle in a haystack on Amazon!
Here's a link should you wish to check it out. I'll put up another link when the print version is available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Summer-Ro ... ast+Summer
Its an adult novel - romantic/historical - set in world war two, the 1890's and the 1870's, telling the story of three generations of women who lived in the same house, Four Thrushes. I always describe it as in the style of Daphne DuMaurier - a bit of a cross between Rebecca and Jane Ayre.
I know a few people have read it already - and thank you for your feedback. We'll see how my luck goes, lol - though I don't hold out much hope, as its like finding a needle in a haystack on Amazon!
Here's a link should you wish to check it out. I'll put up another link when the print version is available.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Summer-Ro ... ast+Summer
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Well done, Rob. I think you were kind enough to let me read that, although I have read so many of your books, I can't remember if I had or not!
I hope you don't end up book signing in the same place at the same time as Julie! Good luck.
I hope you don't end up book signing in the same place at the same time as Julie! Good luck.
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- Rob Houghton
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yes - you did read it Nigel!!
I'm sure I won't be book signing anytime soon!
I'm sure I won't be book signing anytime soon!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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So you took the plunge, Robert, well done you.
Will a publisher take on the print version?
Will a publisher take on the print version?
Julian gave an exclamation and nudged George.
"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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"See that? It's the black Bentley again. KMF 102!"
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- Rob Houghton
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It's a print-on-demand service - so if I happen to sell a book, it gets printed off, and I earn a cut of the profit!! Just trying it, as the whole thing is completely free to set up, so I thought 'why not' !
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Well done, Rob!
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The paperback version is now also available - £7.00 - but it is a thick book ( 312 pages).
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973166674/ ... t+Houghton
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1973166674/ ... t+Houghton
Last edited by Rob Houghton on 02 Nov 2017, 00:27, edited 2 times in total.
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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Congratulations, Rob.
You were kind enough to let me read The Last Summer recently and I thoroughly enjoyed doing so. The book is extremely well written and wonderfully atmospheric. I hope it proves to be successful for you. Good luck.
You were kind enough to let me read The Last Summer recently and I thoroughly enjoyed doing so. The book is extremely well written and wonderfully atmospheric. I hope it proves to be successful for you. Good luck.
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Did you illustrate the cover? I can see the similarities between this cover and Rawlin's Reach.
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Well done, Rob. I hope it proves to be successful.
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Thanks all!sixret wrote:Did you illustrate the cover? I can see the similarities between this cover and Rawlin's Reach.
Yes - I did illustrate the cover - quite a few years ago now, when I rewrote the book in 2006. The original book was written in around 1992!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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- Rob Houghton
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Should anyone want to buy a copy (which I highly doubt, lol!) then its available on Amazon as a print paperback - £6.99 - free postage if on Prime. Unfortunately I can't sell it any cheaper, as each book costs Amazon £3.49 to print, and the only commission I get on each book is about 68p!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
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We are ordering it today Rob. I'm looking forward to reading it, it looks very interesting.
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- Rob Houghton
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Thank you Daisy! The price still says £8.99 but I reduced it to £6.99 this morning. Hopefully that price will be applicable shortly!
'Oh voice of Spring of Youth
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member
hearts mad delight,
Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
(E. Blyton, Sunday Times, 1951)
Society Member