Random House Books.
Here’s to the amazing, the wonderful, the supremely talented and very kind – not to mention could-have-been-an-actor handsome Mr Nick Earls!
OK, that’s a bit over the top but that’s how I’m feeling about him right now. I will explain.
His newest novel is ‘Analogue Men’ and I wanted it. On the 17th, I emailed Nick to ask how I can get hold of a signed copy for my daughter – we’re both huge fans.
This doctor turned novelist and most wonderful Nick, remembered he had met us way back in 2000 when he was the Writer in Residence at PCWC and we were his chauffeurs… (Chuffed at his memory!)
Needless to say my then 24 year old daughter and I were both very impressed with Mr Charm himself. She still reads anything she can get her hands on and lists him as one of her top ten authors – so do I.
He suggested I purchase one from a bookshop in Brisbane, QLD for a tour event on Monday night; let the staff know I needed it signed and they would post it out to me.
I emailed, the staff said yes they’d do it but unfortunately although Monday came and went, so (seemingly) did the piece of paper the instruction was written on.
Monday following, I received the book – unsigned 😦 and let them know straight away how disappointed I was, copying the email to Nick as a courtesy.
The kind, caring and conscientious Nick came straight back and said he would send one from his own stash, signed, in the mail forthwith!
Much as I appreciated his offer, I didn’t want him out of pocket so offered to send the copy I had to him to replenish his stocks.
Nick would not have any of it – he said and I quote: ” The book is on its way. If you’re in the habit of occasionally giving my books as gifts, then I’m coming out of this pretty well, so please keep the spare copy for someone who you think might like it, rather than incurring another mailing fee.”
Wow – at least three friends names came immediately to mind, I know would love it!
To be fair to the bookshop, they’ve said they will make sure Nick isn’t out of pocket, too.
But see – what a wonderfully kind and patient man this abundantly talented writer is!
His Amazon Page has lots of his books available in print, digital media and I’ve linked the covers (above) to where you can buy.
Many of the new ones, I haven’t read so Jess and I will be buying and playing catch up over the next few months.
(Anyone who knows Jess, keep this a secret until her birthday, please – I know she doesn’t read every blog post I do.)
Two of his books have been adapted to film and 5 to stage plays so far – impressive or what!
If you haven’t read Zig Zag Street, Batchelor Kisses, Perfect Skin, Headgames and many more.… get one now!
Be warned, his writing can make you laugh out loud and sudden bursts of laughter on the train can make fellow passengers very nervous.
Also for my overseas readers, if you want to experience the charm of Australian men, Nick Earls is the very best I can offer you, right now.
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