Hidden Talents (Orion An Imprint of the Orion) [Paperback]

Erica James (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2009 | Series: Orion An Imprint of the Orion

Dulcie Ballantyne is prepared to welcome an unlikely mix of people when she founds her creative writers' group, Hidden Talents, and her expectations are not disappointed. Beth King is facing empty-nest syndrome as her only son leaves home for college; Jack Solomon, a local estate agent, is having trouble coming to terms with the shock of his wife leaving him for his best friend; Jaz Rafferty is an intensely private 17-year-old girl who writes to escape her large, boisterous family; and Victor Blackmore is a know-it-all who claims to be writing the blockbuster novel. For all their differences, Dulcie quickly realizes that each member has a need to escape and a desire to keep their lives as private as possible. As they grow more confident in their writing skills, friendships develop, and gradually the group comes to realize that a little openness isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Editorial Reviews

Review

MEDIA 'beautifully executed' Sarah Broadhurst, The Bookseller Review in Juneissue of WOMAN & HOME and PRIMA. WOMAN ALIVE (Christian magazine) interviewed Erica in June issue and an interview also appeared in the LINCOLNSHIRE ECHO to pre-advertise the event at Ottakar's. Reviewed in KNUTSFORD GUARDIAN and LANCASHIRE EVENING TELEGRAPH EVENTSErica has visited several bookshops tocoincide with publication. Ottakar's, Lincoln and Ottakar's Wilmslow were both attended by about 35 people. Lincoln sold 36 copies of Hidden Talents, Wilmslow 22 copies. Erica also visited WHSmith's in Lincoln to sign stock. Her event at Ottakar's Crewe was also a success. The Summer Reading evening with Adele Geras, Rebecca Shaw and Sarah Harrison at Ottakar's, Stafford was unfortunately cancelled due to problems with the venue but as tickets sales were very strong we will be re-scheduling. Erica also attended the Hull Literary Lunch in April --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Erica James is the author of numerous novels, including Gardens of Delight, the 2006 Romantic Novel of the Year; Love and Devotion; and Tell it to the Skies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing; Reissue edition (July 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752883496
• ISBN-13: 978-0752883496
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Talent in Hidden Talent, January 26, 2008

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Wlowry "sosmart-sosoon" (Port Orange, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Talents (Hardcover)

Don't know why this book has not had any reviews. It is not an exciting, overrunning with sex kinfd of book but an enjoyable read. The characters all come together to forn a really nice story. Read it, you will emjoy it, I think. I hope to read some other of Erick's books in the near future