Yes that is my new novel 'The New Rakes' spilling all over the place. All over, to be precise, the day-bed. I'm very glad I have a day-bed. It means when I am overcome with a sudden fit of the vapours I have somewhere handy to collapse in. Note also that I will be collapsing - um - celebrating - with a bottle of my favourite malt.
Not yet! Have things to do! Am bouncing off door frames, perspiring gently and spinning round in circles.
First, I must offer sincere apologies to Ashley Lister and Alison Tyler, quotes of whose appear on the back cover attributed as 'Praise for Circus Excite'.
I'd like to say categorically that the quotes were referencing short stories in 'F is for Fetish' and 'Frenzy', respectively, and had nothing to do with Circus Excite. Again, guys, I'm very sorry for the mix-up.
Also I want to offer a large bottle of whisky and a dedication to my overwhelmingly lovely first reader Shanna Germain. Without her I would have jumped out of a window, definitely.
Also a massive thanks to Jonathan Caws-Ellwit for scoring 'Turn on Me' for the book. Another apology here, as I've failed spectacularly so far to get a band together and make a recording/video. I haven't forgotten though! I will try! Apricot coloured plasticene nipples and everything!
Right, now I've done my Oscar speech. I'd like to hoard all the books away to myself but I think it's about bloody time I had a contest. So - voila - your chance to win a copy of The New Rakes well before it's even out! {Am I allowed to do that? Is there publishing etiquette I'm missing? Ah, oops, too late.}
Drop me a line in the comments and tell me one of your favourite songs/song titles. I'll pick a winner at total random next week. Taking into account the vast readership of this blog, you've probably got about a 50/50 chance... and okay, if you're shy you can email me your song title too. Nikki dot magennis at googlemail dot com.
Huzzah!
Nx
PS: Oh,I forgot. Obviously I haven't had any real proper reviews for the book yet, but my other first reader has provided his opinion for your illumination. His verdict?
"Exhausting."
Yes, thanks boyf.
42 comments:
Rock 'n' roll!!!!!!!!
Hugs, champagne (okay, single malt, too), drum solos, and a big, sexy, sweaty crowd pressing together in front of the stage!!
One of my favorite songs is K. D. Lang's "Sexuality."
Hurrah! Brava! Well done!
Are you going to read it, Nikki?
I'd luv to...
One of my favourite songs is, 'My Secret Life' by Leonard Cohen.
xoxo Mad
Thank you both so much!
I love that KD Lang song, J - I'd never heard it before. And I'll need to go and seek out 'My Secret Life', Mad, thanks. Nice recs so far!
(Um, I don't know if I can bring myself to read it yet. Maybe if I drink enough whisky.)
Love the books, the day bed and the bottle -- great pic. I want all of it.
One of my favorite songs is Lips of an Angel by Hinder. He sounds just like a guy I used to date.
Good luck with the book! Beautiful cover.
Cass
Hi Cass! Hey, you're welcome in my day bed for a dram anytime! And 'Hinder' is another one I don't know. Must off and find the song ...
Hi!
"She's Not There" by The Zombies.
Oh, good choice mat!
Congrats, Lady Nikki! I'd forgotten about the placticine video. Give me a call when you're ready to film.
Anyway...a song.
On the way home from work UFO's "Queen of the Deep" was playing, and that's been circling in my head since. Love that track.
ConGRRECHUlations wummin!!! Cowboy Junkies Witches in the Hills, right this very second, blink, it'll be... I'm raisin a glass to ye too!
I need more plasticene. Lots. : )
Brilliant book!
xx
Can't wait to read it!
xx
Ooh, I was listening to the Cowboy Junkies the other night. 'Mining for Gold'. Lovely song.
And thanks, Charlotte!
I reallllllllllly want to win a copy of your book because Im dying to read it, and do you know how long I would have to wait for the boat carrying your book to reach australian waters and into the book stores???? Too bloody long. Let me win : )
My favourite song hmmmm...can I have two?
TV On the Radio "Wolf Like Me" (has to be played loud, very very loud)
De La Soul - Anything from their album 3ft High and Rising : ) Reminds me of someone very very special
Well done Im proud of you!
x
Aw, thanks doll! And I'll happily spend the day with De La Soul in my head instead of 'skyyyyy rockets in flight ... ' xx
Ashamed to say I had no idea! Shall definitely take a peek through this door...for me 'song against sex' by Neutral Milk Hotel...p.s admiration by the bucketload by the way..xxxx
hehe! perfect choice, lynn!
Congrats on the beautiful new book, Nikki!
(And I also used sky rockets in my blog post title-- but I made it one word. Hmm. Ooops.)
Hi Kristina!
Oah - is it one word or two? I think it's one loooooooooooooooooong word that hasn't stopped playing in my head since Thursday.
I am so excited to read this book!! Winning a copy would make that experience so much better. So would the fabulous music video that I am having a blast picturing in my head. ;)
As for my favorite song: Golden Years, by David Bowie.
Bowie! Yeah Bowie! Cheers cyhaueter.
Yah, yah, yah! I am jumping up and down to see the beautiful, beautiful book all pretty and sexy.
Huge congrats you smart, smutty, literary goddess, you!
Best, s.
*Blush*
Nikki, just had to tell you that I added Lips of an Angel ringtone to my phone. It sounds great. When you get a chance, you really need to listen to the song.
Cassie
Oh, I have hon. I've listened to *all* of the songs! It's a great playlist!
Congrats on the book, Nikki!
Hm, favourite songs... I have so many. Okay, I'm opting for Fragrance by Gackt.
Gackt, Madelynne? Now there's a surprise choice from you! ; )
Congratulations, Nikki!
You rock (literally)!
Drop me on a desert island with only Led Zeppelin's "D'yer Mak'er," and I'll be fine.
Although, lately I've also been a bit obsessed with the Chili Peppers' "Can't Stop."
XXX,
AT
Cheers, Alison! Oh yes, a good time for a bit of a Zep revival, I think. Although 'Whole lotta love' has never really gone away, has it?
Many many congrats, Nikki! I can't wait to read this one, I loved Circus Excite.
As for a song title...whenever I see your name "Darling Nicki" runs through my mind, so I think it's only fair to mention that >;-)
Thanks Saskia! And yes, love that song ...
oh, i'm glad i stopped in. thank god for blogs and procrastination. book is gorgeous (so is day bed!). one of my favorite songs is Bernadette. I am such a Motown girl. liking the song is not embarrassing but the goofy-assed dance i do when it comes on is.
Congrats again. ;)
XOXO
Sommer
Sommer, if you make a vid of you doing the dance I will send you a book immediately!
Don't forget the plasticine nipples, Sommer.
I'm just thinking of Craig, you know.
i'm sorry. there is not enough wine in the WORLD to make me do that on tape...where does one find plasticine nipples, anyhow? just you know...asking. no reason. ;)
I have a stash right here, but I keep confusing them with the bag of cherry lips. Plasticene does tend to repeat on one, you know.
where does one find plasticine nipples, anyhow?
I usually look more or less in the center of the breast.
Many congrats on the book, Nikki! You have the same release date as I did last year for Split but I don't know what that means, if anything.
I was trying to pick a song for you the other day and ended up listening to too much Placebo because I couldn't decide. So either 'Every You Every Me' which is kick-ass noisy and wonderful or 'Protect Me From What I Want' because I love that phrase and find it complicatedly, excitingly kinky (rather than needy and addictive which I guess is how it could also be read). I am not sure if I'm making sense to anyone except myself. There's a contemporary artist who made a sampler (or something fabric-based, I think) based on the phrase. It was called Desire ( I think, or vice versa). I'm going on a google now to find it.
But Placebo do have some wonderful titles - Bruise Pristine, Swallow, The Crawl, English Summer Rain, Taste in Men, My Sweet Prince.
God, I hope I'm not coming across as too emo here. I'd better stop.
Thanks Kristina! I think the date is very auspicious.
As for being too emo - well, hon, maybe the blue hair gives it away ... ; )
Am off to listen to some Placebo now. I don't know much of their music - isn't it a bit shouty? (for someone of delicate sensibilities such as moi.)
Oh, it's them - 'A friend in need' lot? Great song. I had them down as someone completely different, and it's not too shouty at all! Lovely.
So, the phrase was Jenny Holzer's in the 70s and the fabric piece, with more of a capitalist commentary than my interpretation, is here.
I do like it.
And yes, them! They can be quite shouty but they do gorgeous and melancholy as well. Try Centrefolds. Another favourite. And The Crawl. Their lyrics are so dark and pervy. But hey, that's emo for you.
Off to self-harm now!
KLx
Oh, I love Jenny Holzer! And those tapestry-things are beautiful.
Following your lead, K, and as it's a rainy emo day, I think I will now go and read Sylvia Plath until I like, cry.
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