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The Truth About Lisa Jewell

Will Brooker author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cornerstone

Published:9th Jun '22

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*For those aspiring authors who are interested in the path to success*

'I read this yesterday in one glorious sitting! What an absolute treat of a book!' Lesley Kara

'Illuminating, revealing and absolutely fascinating, Will Brooker offers us the keys to the Jewell kingdom.' Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin aka Sam Blake
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Have you ever thought about what it takes to become a bestselling writer?


If so, The Truth About Lisa Jewell is the book for you. It is the story of how a novel is written, from before the start to after the finish; it's an in-depth analysis of how that novel fits into a bestselling author like Lisa Jewell's career and her previous work, and what her style shares with authors from James Joyce to Martin Amis.

But this is more than just a study of an author at the top of her game. Like Lisa Jewell's much-loved novels, it's also the story of a relationship - between the bestselling author and the professor of cultural studies who has made her his muse - evolving slowly as the world comes gradually out of Covid. It's the story of two very different writers getting to know each other gradually through words; two complete strangers becoming something more like friends.

A must-have for fans of Lisa Jewell, for aspiring authors who are interested in the path to success - and a testament to the way books can bring us together. . .
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Readers LOVE The Truth About Lisa Jewell . . .

***** 'This book is perfect for fans and aspiring writers alike ... It's faultless to the point that I'd say it's a must read for anyone interested in Lisa Jewell or her work.'
***** 'An insightful and well written book.'
***** 'Brooker ... succeeds in being a great guide to [Lisa Jewell's] progression.'

ISBN: 9781529136029

Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 22mm

Weight: 303g

304 pages