Wednesday 27 December 2017

It's Out Today!




I can't quite believe it's actually happening.

 After eighteen months of pitching, writing, editing and publishing, the book is OUT TODAY, in all good bookshops (I hope!) in hardback, on Kindle and on Audible.

 My publishers have described it as:

 "A bravely honest and brilliantly comic account of how one mother gave up drinking and started living. Think Bridget Jones Dries Out!"

 Here's what some Amazon reviewers had to say:

 "This book is at once immensely serious, very funny and extremely well-written." 5 stars.

 "A tough subject but a book you don't want to put down? Quite a feat!" 5 stars.

 And the fabulous Lucy Rocca of Soberistas has chosen it as her book of the month.

 But, what I really want to know is what YOU think. Because this would never have happened without you.

 For a start, I'm not sure I'd be sober now without your support, and I wouldn't have had the courage to pitch the book idea to publishers without your encouragement.

 So THANK YOU ALL. SO MUCH.

 I've mentioned some of you by name (pseudonym!) in the acknowledgements. I'm only sorry I couldn't mention you all.

 I really hope you like the book. You can find it by clicking here. If you use the ‘see inside’ feature, you can read the first few chapters for free!

 Please help me spread the word, and - if you get a moment - leave a review on Amazon.

 Hugest hugs to you all,

 SM x

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24 comments:

  1. Izzy7527 December 2017 at 23:35

    Congratulations and I can’t wait to get mine through the post!! Ashamed to say that I have had a few drinks over Christmas and feel really bad after all the inspiration you have provided but determined to get back on top. I am sure the book will be a great success and one that you really deserve x

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    1. SoberMummy27 December 2017 at 23:55

      Don't beat yourself up, Izzy! Now is a great time to quit! 5 million Brits are planning to give up this January... Huge hugs to you xxx

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    2. Unknown28 December 2017 at 00:07

      Izzy don’t feel bad, just start again today, right now, you can do this 😚xxxxxx

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  2. Nana Treen27 December 2017 at 23:57

    Congratulations and all the very best of wishes for your lovely book (I will be downloading the Audible version and waiting to see if I win the book of the month on Soberistas!!). Thank you for making a contribution to the literature, and one which is accessible to all. I look forward to meeting you in May, lots of love your Soberista Sista Nana Treen xxx

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    1. SoberMummy28 December 2017 at 00:09

      Nana, you have been such a huge support - thank you! I hope you enjoy the Audible. It's not me reading it, it's a professional actress. It's really odd hearing someone else being you! Can't wait to meet you too xxx

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  3. Unknown28 December 2017 at 00:05

    Omg so excited!!!! I can not wait to read it!!!!! Just had my amazon email and it’s due to be delivered tomorrow, we go skiing on Saturday so I’m praying it’s here on time! So happy for you SM you deserve this, you have given so much to all of us it’s now time to get all that back and you will be getting plenty of amazing 5 star reviews!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😚💗👍🏻Xxxx

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    1. SoberMummy28 December 2017 at 00:10

      Thank you so much, lovely Ang75, for all your incredible support. Have a fabulous time skiing, and let me know what you think! Huge hugs xxx

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    2. Unknown28 December 2017 at 00:17

      No, thankyou for your support!!! If it does come in time for the holiday I think I will be mainly snuggled up with a coffee reading and not skiing!!!!! 😜 Xx

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  4. BB28 December 2017 at 00:23

    What an amazing achievement to come out of this journey. I’m exactly one year behind you and following your blog has helped me so much in changing my life for the better. It must be a lovely feeling knowing that you have helped so many others to escape the tyranny of alcohol.
    Your book will help so many others to live a fuller life. My poor father died because of alcohol. There needs to be more awareness of how dreadful and damaging this national obsession with drinking is and your writing sets exactly the right tone, it’s inspirational rather than didactic.

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  5. Dr C28 December 2017 at 03:15

    Huge congratulations. This is a massive achievement and means so much to all of us who you have supported through your wonderful blog. I am almost two years alcohol free and your wise advice and the discussions here helped me through. I am sure I speak for everyone when I say how proud we are of you. My book hasn't arrived yet - but I am so looking forward to reading it. XXX

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  6. Catherine K28 December 2017 at 03:30

    Cudnt have put it better myself Dr C!! I too am awaiting the arrival of my copy with much excitement & anticipation! So excited for you SM!! It’s going to be so well received ,you wait and see!! 😘xx

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  7. Heidi28 December 2017 at 07:31

    Congratulations! I've never commented but I've been slowly making my way through your blog. You are such an inspiration and I can't wait to read your book. Here in the U.S. sellers on Amazon are currently charging $43 for the paperback! You can get the Kindle book for $7.99, but I also wanted to let people know that it is available in the Google Play Store!

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  8. A Better Path28 December 2017 at 07:38

    So exciting SM! I will order my copy and looking forward to it. The timing is so well planned with all the New Year's resolutions. It must be wonderful knowing you have an even broader reach to help people. You are an inspiration! Happy New Year Clare!

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  9. Midlifecrisis28 December 2017 at 08:35

    Mine arrived yesterday. I am rationing myself as I tend to binge-read if I like a book, but I want to make the pleasure last! Thankyou for your beautiful writing, and for sharing your story so honestly.

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  10. Unknown28 December 2017 at 09:49

    Your wonderful book arrived on my kindle this morning. I have a houseful of family but have been sneaking off when I can to read the first couple of chapters. Chapeau to you SM, you rock! I hope you are allowing yourself a moment (or several) extreme satisfaction, if not a little bit of smugness. Many hugs from across the Channel, xx

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  11. Jacs6028 December 2017 at 10:29

    My book arrived through my door this morning .... It looks good, feels good and my goodness it does me good!!!! Many congratulations Clare ... They say that the first page of a book is all important ... Well you have certainly nailed that :-) I am convinced that you will be reaching and helping zillions more people on the sober trip through its pages.
    Apparently I hit 500 days on 10th Jan ... My family are proud ... As I am sure yours are in spades.
    Happy New Year !! :-)

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  12. Lisa28 December 2017 at 12:09

    Downloaded the pre-order this morning! fabulous! Congratulations!

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  13. Anonymous29 December 2017 at 01:06

    I’ve just started reading your book, it’s fantastic so well written and helpful to me in bucket loads. I didn’t know about your blog, but I can’t tell you how good it feels to know I’m not on my own in the quest to knock the alcohol on the head!

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  14. Anonymous29 December 2017 at 01:58

    Reading it now, love it! Also, I watched the TedX talk you recommended and thought it fantastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvCMZBA7RiA

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  15. Nancy29 December 2017 at 07:02

    Congratulations!!!!

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  16. Cleo201629 December 2017 at 08:13

    Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to read this!

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  17. Anonymous29 December 2017 at 08:32

    Your book was every bit as fabulous as I expected it to be. I laughed and cried my way through it in one day. I loved being reminded of some of your best posts - Juliet, the dolphin, the eccentric uncle in Jamaica - and learning in more detail about your emotional battle with breast cancer. You really are a first class writer and a very inspirational person. Your writing can and will change the world. Thanks once again for sharing your story which has had a major impact on my life over the past 2 years and I'm sure will transform lives of many others in the future.

    DJ (on holiday less password for logging on)

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  18. Anonymous30 December 2017 at 00:40

    My goodness, this is so me! Am currently hungover, have upset my teenager and hate myself. Reading your article in the DM has really struck a chord and I am determined to have a sober and healthy 2018. Thank you xxx

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