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Monthly Archives: December 2010

Grazia picks The Pile

Posted: December 1, 2010 by Christina Hopkinson

The first Grazia magazine of the year has a preview of what to look out for in 2011. The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs is one of five reads recommended, illustrated by a sort of book cover mobile with its red blue artwork dangling beautifully. Read the full entry

The Bookseller’s verdict

Posted: December 1, 2010 by Christina Hopkinson

Read what The Bookseller had to say about The Pile in its round-up of forthcoming publications.

PS it’s very complimentary. Obviously, or I wouldn’t be putting it here. Read the full entry

Check out Hodder’s website

Posted: December 1, 2010 by Christina Hopkinson

Hodder & Stoughton have a great website where you can find information about all their imprints and authors, including bestsellers such as David Nicholls, Jodi Picoult and Chris Cleave. For more information click on the headline. Read the full entry

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Just Like Proper Grown-Ups

My new book is publishing in July. Come back soon for more information.

The Pile of Stuff at the Bottom of the Stairs

Mary Gilmour feels as though her life is going down a plug hole clogged with cornflakes and Play-Doh. Her job is part time but housework is full time, and she has no time at all for her two young sons. Mary is convinced that there is only one thing standing between her and organised contentment: his name is Joel and she's married to him. Since star charts have worked on improving the behaviour of their children, she designs an equivalent for her husband: a spreadsheet detailing every balled-up tissue, every sock on the floor, every wet towel on the bed. Although he has no idea of it, Joel has six months to prove that his credits outweigh his debits. Or else...


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