The Autobiography - "Aisleyne: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour"
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Posted 25/4/2008 17:41 (#28706)
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Aisleyne has signed a deal with Mainstream publishing to publish a book about her life.  The book will be published in Spring 2009 not Autumn as stated in the report on "The Bookseller"

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/57446-aisleyne-reveals-misery.htm


http://www.mainstreampublishing.com/




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secrethousemate
Posted 25/4/2008 17:46 (#28707 - in reply to #28706)
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Great news, although it can't be as 'miserable' as they make it out to be, can it?

I hope the book is a massive success for Ash

:-)
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Posted 25/4/2008 17:55 (#28710 - in reply to #28706)
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Wishing Ash every success with this venture.
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Posted 25/4/2008 17:56 (#28711 - in reply to #28706)
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well all I can say is good luck to her. Hope it goes well
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Posted 25/4/2008 18:03 (#28712 - in reply to #28706)
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Sounds like it's gonna be a 'must read'.
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Posted 25/4/2008 18:04 (#28713 - in reply to #28706)
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Wow! What news!

I have the feeling this ain't going to be a cosy-comfortable read, but as Sky Showbiz said it's bound to be a "page turner".

Exciting stuff!
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Posted 25/4/2008 21:06 (#28720 - in reply to #28713)
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cool best of luck with it
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Posted 25/4/2008 21:47 (#28721 - in reply to #28706)
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I was wondering what Bookseller meant by "misery memoir" and found this article about what seems to be very commercial genre, and does seem - at least partly - to match with where Aisleyne has "come from".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6563529.stm
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Posted 25/4/2008 22:01 (#28722 - in reply to #28721)
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ofni - 25/4/2008 21:47I was wondering what Bookseller meant by "misery memoir" and found this article about what seems to be very commercial genre, and does seem - at least partly - to match with where Aisleyne has "come from".http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6563529.stm


Ah interesting.

I just thought they were having a pop.
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Posted 26/4/2008 00:12 (#28724 - in reply to #28707)
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secrethousemate - 25/4/2008 17:46

Great news, although it can't be as 'miserable' as they make it out to be, can it?

I hope the book is a massive success for Ash

:-)


Great news. I hope the book is massive too, both in size and sales.
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Posted 26/4/2008 02:25 (#28725 - in reply to #28724)
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By all accounts Aisleyne has led a fascinating life. I suspect the interest in a book like this could easily transcend the average celebrity biography.

I wish her every success and I'll definitely be first in line for a copy

Regards

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Posted 26/4/2008 07:57 (#28728 - in reply to #28725)
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Julian - 26/4/2008 02:25

By all accounts Aisleyne has led a fascinating life. I suspect the interest in a book like this could easily transcend the average celebrity biography.

I wish her every success and I'll definitely be first in line for a copy

Regards

Julian


I think you're dead right about it being more than just a celeb-type book.

I also think you'd better buy TWO copies, just in case... ....


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Posted 26/4/2008 16:33 (#28737 - in reply to #28706)
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Digital Spy have a news item on this.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a94716/bbs-aisleyne-to-release-...

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Posted 26/4/2008 17:24 (#28739 - in reply to #28728)
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ofni - 26/4/2008 07:57
I think you're dead right about it being more than just a celeb-type book.

I also think you'd better buy TWO copies, just in case... ....




Something tells me Aisleyne won't need me to furnish her with a copy this time

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ofni
Posted 30/4/2008 14:27 (#28786 - in reply to #28706)
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The "Chaisleyne" fan club on Lowculture forum have started a thread about this, with a predictable Brooker angle.

In particular they are looking for some "reciprocity" in the Index vis-a-vis Aisleyne's "lovely" entry in the Index of "Dawn of the Dumb". Quite a good point, I suppose. Assuming "W:SGGG" will have an index?

http://lowculture.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=books&action=disp...

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ofni
Posted 6/12/2008 18:42 (#31310 - in reply to #28706)
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An autobiography update:

Publication of Aisleyne's book is now confirmed for May 2009.
The working title, 'Witness', will almost certainly NOT be the actual title of the book.

It is also understood that discussions are underway which should see extracts from the book serialised in a national newspaper.

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Posted 6/12/2008 19:42 (#31312 - in reply to #31310)
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ofni - 6/12/2008 18:42

An autobiography update:

Publication of Aisleyne's book is now confirmed for May 2009.
The working title, 'Witness', will almost certainly NOT be the actual title of the book.

It is also understood that discussions are underway which should see extracts from the book serialised in a national newspaper.



Blimey

Good news if it can be pulled off - somehow I'm not expecting The Guardian but you never know - Ash has contacts etc

For what it's worth, I like the idea of an imaginitive title, not the usual 'Aisleyne: My Story' gubbins

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Posted 6/12/2008 23:15 (#31315 - in reply to #28786)
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ofni - 30/4/2008 14:27
In particular they are looking for some "reciprocity" in the Index vis-a-vis Aisleyne's "lovely" entry in the Index of "Dawn of the Dumb". Quite a good point, I suppose. Assuming "W:SGGG" will have an index?
board=books&action=display&thread=4753





An index would be interesting.

Adams Short, Grace
Aisleyne Show
Big Brother
Boy George
Brain Tumour UK
Brooker, Charlie
Chelsea V Man city
Choice FM
Dead Set
Dent, Grace
Diamond, Prince ..........


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Posted 7/12/2008 00:06 (#31316 - in reply to #31310)
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ofni - 6/12/2008 18:42 An autobiography update: Publication of Aisleyne's book is now confirmed for May 2009. The working title, 'Witness', will almost certainly NOT be the actual title of the book. It is also understood that discussions are underway which should see extracts from the book serialised in a national newspaper.

That sounds like a great idea.

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Posted 7/12/2008 21:08 (#31317 - in reply to #31310)
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ofni - 6/12/2008 18:42

An autobiography update:

Publication of Aisleyne's book is now confirmed for May 2009.
The working title, 'Witness', will almost certainly NOT be the actual title of the book.

It is also understood that discussions are underway which should see extracts from the book serialised in a national newspaper.



That may be a good idea, but I'm not buying a book with pages ripped out.
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ofni
Posted 11/12/2008 21:53 (#31388 - in reply to #28706)
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A date for your diary!

Aisleyne's autobiography will be published on Thursday, 7th May 2009.
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Posted 11/12/2008 22:31 (#31390 - in reply to #31388)
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ofni - 11/12/2008 21:53 A date for your diary! Aisleyne's autobiography will be published on Thursday, 7th May 2009.

 

I can't wait.

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Posted 13/12/2008 14:45 (#31394 - in reply to #28706)
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day before my birthday..coooooooooooooooooooooooooool
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Posted 13/12/2008 19:49 (#31396 - in reply to #31394)
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sophie - 13/12/2008 14:45

day before my birthday..coooooooooooooooooooooooooool


Yes you won't need to buy a copy now...cooooooooooooooooooool
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Posted 14/12/2008 20:29 (#31407 - in reply to #31394)
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sophie - 13/12/2008 14:45

day before my birthday..coooooooooooooooooooooooooool


Mine too.
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ofni
Posted 28/12/2008 00:24 (#31509 - in reply to #28706)
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If you've been wondering what Aisleyne's "graphic present" for her birthday is, then wonder no longer.

Her autobiography, to be published on Thursday 7th May 2009, will be entitled

"Aisleyne: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour"

and you can now view the front and back cover, complete with truly stunning photograph, and accompanying description, in the newly posted news item:

http://www.aisleyne.com/minifullnews.asp?dismode=article&artid=157


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AISLEYNE!

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Posted 28/12/2008 00:27 (#31510 - in reply to #28706)
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Its an iconic photograph indeed ! Plus some great quotes from three diverse celebs to help promote it to the world.

Best of luck with the book Ash and HAPPY BIRTHDAY :-)
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Posted 28/12/2008 03:05 (#31512 - in reply to #28706)
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Wow! What a great photo.

Can't wait to read it.

Charlie Brooker's quote is just so him. 

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Posted 28/12/2008 09:13 (#31514 - in reply to #28706)
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That really is a wonderfully attention-grabbing cover in all respects.

Great title, iconic picture, tightly written blurb, great quotes - Amy's "lioness" is just perfect - a fantastic package.

The saying may be that "you can't judge a book by looking at the cover" but you just KNOW this is going to be a cracker of a read.
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Posted 28/12/2008 10:17 (#31516 - in reply to #28706)
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Stunning photograph very eye-catching, I so much prefer these sort of photo's. These sort of photo's suit you so much better.
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Posted 28/12/2008 12:34 (#31522 - in reply to #28706)
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Looks great. I wish it was out today!
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Posted 28/12/2008 12:59 (#31524 - in reply to #31516)
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mich007 - 28/12/2008 10:17

Stunning photograph very eye-catching, I so much prefer these sort of photo's. These sort of photo's suit you so much better.


totally agree with you.

BTW is this the photo session with the famous photographer a few weeks ago?
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Posted 28/12/2008 13:19 (#31525 - in reply to #31524)
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mich007 - 28/12/2008 10:17

Stunning photograph very eye-catching, I so much prefer these sort of photo's. These sort of photo's suit you so much better.


totally agree with you.

BTW is this the photo session with the famous photographer a few weeks ago?


I'm 99% certain it is from that shoot, because

a/ The shoot was planned to include the cover picture

b/ The sheer quality of that photograph says so from every aspect, technically and aesthetically. I can't wait to see the rest of them.
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Posted 15/1/2009 13:13 (#31598 - in reply to #28706)
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Aisleyne flew to Edinburgh, with a number of her advisors, early this morning.

She is taking part in a series of meeting to discuss new projects linked to the book.
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Posted 15/1/2009 23:06 (#31602 - in reply to #28706)
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I wonder what they've got planned for Auld Reekie?



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Posted 15/1/2009 23:13 (#31603 - in reply to #31602)
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emptybox - 15/1/2009 23:06

I wonder what they've got planned for Auld Reekie?



Is that the Scottish component of her No Smoking Campaign?

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Posted 16/1/2009 00:27 (#31604 - in reply to #31603)
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ofni - 15/1/2009 23:13
emptybox - 15/1/2009 23:06 I wonder what they've got planned for Auld Reekie?
Is that the Scottish component of her No Smoking Campaign?

I never thought of that.

Although Edinburgh hasn't lived up to that nickname for many years.

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Posted 24/1/2009 09:08 (#31653 - in reply to #28706)
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I notice that someone else (BB related) is releasing a book on the same day as Aisleyne. To be honest I find it annoying, not that I think the other will sell more necessarily, but I can't help thinking it is no co-incidence. It would be funny if Ash moved her date back or forward. Perhaps it was/is a publicity ploy as a way of trying to push more copies. Don't know how Ash's book will do, though I wish Ash the best. I do think it will needs some heavy promotion apart from the usual signings and "sensational headlines" if it is to stand any chance of pushing a considerable amount of copies.

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Posted 24/1/2009 21:03 (#31660 - in reply to #31653)
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mich007 - 24/1/2009 09:08

I notice that someone else (BB related) is releasing a book on the same day as Aisleyne. To be honest I find it annoying, not that I think the other will sell more necessarily, but I can't help thinking it is no co-incidence. It would be funny if Ash moved her date back or forward. Perhaps it was/is a publicity ploy as a way of trying to push more copies. Don't know how Ash's book will do, though I wish Ash the best. I do think it will needs some heavy promotion apart from the usual signings and "sensational headlines" if it is to stand any chance of pushing a considerable amount of copies.


How annoying? I won't ask who it is and give him/her publicity.
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Posted 25/1/2009 21:22 (#31661 - in reply to #28706)
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In my opinion, Aisleyne's book will tell such a distinctive and compelling story that its sales will not be affected in the slightest by ANY other book, whoever by and whenever published.

And I am also confident that Mainstream/Random House and the others concerned know EXACTLY what needs to be done to achieve the necessary "AIDA" (awareness, interest, desire and action) in the market - or in this case maybe we should modify the usual acronym to Awareness Interest Sales - AIS!

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Posted 27/1/2009 22:32 (#31679 - in reply to #31661)
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Aisleyne's book can now be pre-ordered from the following retailers:

Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aisleyne-Surviving-Guns-Gangs-Glamour/dp/18...

Random House:
http://www.rbooks.co.uk/product.aspx?id=1845964365

WH Smith:
http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails-Aisleyne+-...

Waterstones:
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/displayProductDetails.do?...

Happy buying
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Posted 27/1/2009 23:01 (#31681 - in reply to #28706)
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Excellent, secrethousemate, thanks for that!

When you see it presented like that, that cover really comes across superbly, doesn't it? And the Amy Winehouse comment adds impact too.

I see that W H Smith have the title as just "Aisleyne"
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ofni
Posted 2/2/2009 17:20 (#31720 - in reply to #28706)
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Book Bulletin:

For reasons which will be clarified later, the publishers/distributors are particularly keen for the book to be as up to date as possible, within the constraints of the production timetable.

With that in mind Aisleyne produced around 10 additional pages of new material last week alone, and also included a personal photo which had only been taken a few days previously.
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Posted 3/2/2009 16:39 (#31726 - in reply to #28706)
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You may have noted on the Rbooks website for example the book is described as a "trade paperback".

Just a point of information about this format. In essence the only difference between a trade paperback and a hardback is the cover. The layout, content and quality is precisely the same. And the cover of a trade paperback is actually much thicker than the typical cheaper 'mass-market' paperback.

It is a format increasingly favoured in many parts of the publishing business for a variety of reasons.

For one thing it provides for easier stacking and also suits presentation in point-of-sale displays - in places such as supermarkets etc.

That's interesting, innit?
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Posted 3/2/2009 18:49 (#31727 - in reply to #31726)
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ofni - 3/2/2009 16:39 You may have noted on the Rbooks website for example the book is described as a "trade paperback". Just a point of information about this format. In essence the only difference between a trade paperback and a hardback is the cover. The layout, content and quality is precisely the same. And the cover of a trade paperback is actually much thicker than the typical cheaper 'mass-market' paperback. It is a format increasingly favoured in many parts of the publishing business for a variety of reasons. For one thing it provides for easier stacking and also suits presentation in point-of-sale displays - in places such as supermarkets etc. That's interesting, innit?

Oh right, so it's basically a hardback without the hard back.

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Posted 5/2/2009 12:15 (#31731 - in reply to #28706)
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Bit more book gossip:

Apparently, marketing of the book is scheduled to commence from some time in March, which is when production of the book begins, to ensure the book is as topical as possible.

So until then, I'm not expecting much in the way of stories to appear relating to the book. Even after promotion/marketing commences Aisleyne will still not be discussing the actual contents of the book prior to publication in interviews etc. Like she said in that T4 party interview "You'll have to buy the book.."
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Posted 7/2/2009 11:26 (#31742 - in reply to #28706)
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Some rather exciting-sounding book gossip:


Aisleyne's book is being distributed by Random House, the biggest selling book publisher in the UK. For each quarter, Random House selects four new titles upon which it concentrates its promotional and marketing efforts, and I understand that 'Aisleyne: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour' is one of the 4 chosen books in the particular three months.

Apparently this means that the book will get dedicated publicity and marketing. It does however also mean that the extra attention that will be paid to it requires that as much as possible of the text has had to be verified or substantiated. The very nature of the contents and the people included - which the book's title and the endorsements on the jacket only hint at - means that legal and privacy issues have also had to be carefully considered and fully cleared.

All this has meant a lot of extra work for Aisleyne, working with the publishers.

Fascinating stuff, eh?
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Posted 7/2/2009 13:21 (#31743 - in reply to #28706)
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So out of all the books Random House publish each quarter (no idea how many that is) Ash's book is selected as one of the big four to promote? Very impressive and good news for Ash :-)

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Posted 7/2/2009 16:20 (#31744 - in reply to #28706)
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It's certainly an exciting time to be an Aisleyne supporter anyway.

And Aisleyne is probably quite chuffed as well?

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Posted 9/2/2009 13:48 (#31750 - in reply to #28706)
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Just noticed that the book is now also available for pre-order at Borders.

http://www.borders.co.uk/book/aisleyne-surviving-guns-gangs-and-gla...


ETA:

Oh and at Tesco online too.

http://www.tesco.com/books/product.aspx?R=9781845964368




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Posted 13/2/2009 22:54 (#31801 - in reply to #31731)
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ofni - 5/2/2009 12:15

Bit more book gossip:

Apparently, marketing of the book is scheduled to commence from some time in March, which is when production of the book begins, to ensure the book is as topical as possible.

So until then, I'm not expecting much in the way of stories to appear relating to the book. Even after promotion/marketing commences Aisleyne will still not be discussing the actual contents of the book prior to publication in interviews etc. Like she said in that T4 party interview "You'll have to buy the book.."


I'm sure we will be familiar with many of the experiences Ash has written about. New stories would be most welcome. The less content I see or hear about before I buy it, the happier I'll be. I don't usually like to delve too much into personal lives, but this will be an exception. Exciting times ahead.
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Posted 14/2/2009 14:08 (#31805 - in reply to #28706)
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I believe Ash is getting the first proof of her book from the publishers at the begining of next week, so that's exciting.

It has to read, and any corrections that are required, have to be noted, before it's returned to the publishers at the start of the following week.

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Posted 25/2/2009 08:33 (#31892 - in reply to #28706)
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I understand that Aisleyne finished checking and correcting the first proof of her book Tuesday night - the book is due to go to the printers in approximately 2 weeks.

Tomorrow (Thursday) she is scheduled to have another of the regular meetings with Mainstream to discuss marketing matters relating to the book.


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Posted 4/3/2009 08:51 (#31937 - in reply to #28706)
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Some eager anticipation of the book from this blogger, who packs rather a lot of information into a very concise blog entry.

Interestingly they admit to having been in a minority in their circle by not liking Aisleyne during BB7, but they have clearly seen the light subsequently. Who could argue with this conclusion?

"2009’s essential reading? Yes please. Bring it on."

http://www.karinski.net/index.php?s=aisleyne&sbutt=Go




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Posted 7/3/2009 10:24 (#31973 - in reply to #28706)
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Aisleyne's book appears in the January-July catalogue at Mainstream:

http://www.mainstreampublishing.com/pdf/Catalogue%202009%20FCP%20we...
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Posted 7/3/2009 12:47 (#31974 - in reply to #31973)
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Aisleyne's book appears in the January-July catalogue at Mainstream:

http://www.mainstreampublishing.com/pdf/Catalogue%202009%20FCP%20we...



Thanks for ferreting that out, shm

I see that coincidentally the first book in the catalogue is "Facing Tyson - Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Stories" and is about " the reality of coming face to face with the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet'."

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ofni - 4/3/2009 08:51

Some eager anticipation of the book from this blogger, who packs rather a lot of information into a very concise blog entry.

Interestingly they admit to having been in a minority in their circle by not liking Aisleyne during BB7, but they have clearly seen the light subsequently. Who could argue with this conclusion?

"2009’s essential reading? Yes please. Bring it on."

http://www.karinski.net/index.php?s=aisleyne&sbutt=Go



Nice blog.
It is good to see people admit to starting to like Aisleyne after all this time.
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Posted 15/3/2009 08:37 (#32010 - in reply to #28706)
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Another outlet is selling the book:

http://www.play.com/Books/Books/-/100/157/-/9101005/Aisleyne/Produc...

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Posted 15/3/2009 17:10 (#32013 - in reply to #28706)
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Rather intriguingly, it seems to be on order at Stirling Library - on behalf of Cornton Vale Women's Prison.


http://lib.stirling.gov.uk/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1236165Y4E3G3.34...
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Posted 15/3/2009 23:36 (#32014 - in reply to #32013)
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One hesitates to comment.  

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Posted 16/3/2009 15:09 (#32015 - in reply to #28706)
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Well Ash was a model prisoner during BB7 :-)
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Posted 9/4/2009 12:15 (#32218 - in reply to #28706)
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Some book news:

At present book related promotion is unlikely to start before w/c 27th April to maximise impact at launch day of 7th May.

Some TV, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews are already agreed, and there are more to be arranged. As various factors (eg need to maximise Aisleyne's time) may cause dates/times for individual interviews to be amended, it's likely that there will only be short notice of firm timing, certainly during the weeks of 4th and 11th May. So keep logging on for the latest news during that time.

Regarding signings - Aisleyne will be signing copies of books in various stores from 7th May. At present these will mainly be in the home counties as she'll be need in London for other promo work most days so she can't stray too far. No precise locations available yet, but think Bluewater and similar.

As Aisleyne hinted in her diary entry, there is a celeb launch party being arranged. May be more details on that next week, when invites are scheduled to start going out.

'Xcitin', innit?

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Posted 9/4/2009 21:05 (#32225 - in reply to #32218)
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ofni - 9/4/2009 12:15 'Xcitin', innit?

'Tis.

Bet Ash is on tenterhooks.

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Some book news:

At present book related promotion is unlikely to start before w/c 27th April to maximise impact at launch day of 7th May.

Some TV, radio, newspaper and magazine interviews are already agreed, and there are more to be arranged. As various factors (eg need to maximise Aisleyne's time) may cause dates/times for individual interviews to be amended, it's likely that there will only be short notice of firm timing, certainly during the weeks of 4th and 11th May. So keep logging on for the latest news during that time.

Regarding signings - Aisleyne will be signing copies of books in various stores from 7th May. At present these will mainly be in the home counties as she'll be need in London for other promo work most days so she can't stray too far. No precise locations available yet, but think Bluewater and similar.

As Aisleyne hinted in her diary entry, there is a celeb launch party being arranged. May be more details on that next week, when invites are scheduled to start going out.

'Xcitin', innit?


I look forward to hearing all about it and I hope she's kept busy at the book signings.

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Posted 15/4/2009 13:41 (#32273 - in reply to #28706)
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It will be interesting to see how the book is received.

It's a gamble when you do something like this, also I think very brave, to expose yourself in such a way. When you were in the house their was a mixed reaction to your presence, some loved you and some didn't. No doubt this will stir things up again. Some may be pleasantly surprised others may be nasty judgmental etc...(Depends on the content and what you share I suppose) Personally I wouldn't couldn't do it, I suppose it depends on how guarded you are. The reality is when you put yourself out there you will and do provoke a response good and/or bad....

It's interesting that another x-BB contestant (won't mention the name to give them anymore publicity) decides to release a book on exactly the same day as Aisleyne. Perhaps whoever advised this wants to try and stir up something again, If I am right it is very childish and perhaps a little desperate....

Not sure how well your book will do but what will be will be.....
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Posted 18/4/2009 00:47 (#32290 - in reply to #32273)
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It will be interesting to see how the book is received.

It's a gamble when you do something like this, also I think very brave, to expose yourself in such a way. When you were in the house their was a mixed reaction to your presence, some loved you and some didn't. No doubt this will stir things up again. Some may be pleasantly surprised others may be nasty judgmental etc...(Depends on the content and what you share I suppose) Personally I wouldn't couldn't do it, I suppose it depends on how guarded you are. The reality is when you put yourself out there you will and do provoke a response good and/or bad....

It's interesting that another x-BB contestant (won't mention the name to give them anymore publicity) decides to release a book on exactly the same day as Aisleyne. Perhaps whoever advised this wants to try and stir up something again, If I am right it is very childish and perhaps a little desperate....

Not sure how well your book will do but what will be will be.....


The only certainty is that Aisleyne has a good story to tell. It is in the interest of the general public to buy it.
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Posted 21/4/2009 14:37 (#32310 - in reply to #28706)
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Book gossip:

As mentioned in the Groucho Club thread, Aisleyne met yesterday with the publishers to discuss book matters, such as sorting out signing dates, interviews, appearances, etc.

Publication day is only two weeks off now so there should be details emerging soon on these matters, as well as the launch party.

So stay tuned....
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Posted 28/4/2009 07:27 (#32364 - in reply to #28706)
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How very dare she?

The Independent's Pandora thinks "out of the box" as she displays some misplaced irony and exhibits an unfortunate ignorance as she casts a sceptical eye over the Winehouse/Tyson/Brooker endorsements on Aisleyne's book cover. Fancy doubting Charlie's integrity ! Wouldn't be because he's a GUARDIAN columnist, would it?

The headline is "High praise indeed for Aisleyne's book " and it goes on to say "Not a moment too soon, the must-have tome for Pandora's holiday has arrived". Ringing endorsement indeed!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/pandora/pandora-paxmans-pe...

Still, there's no such thing as bad publicity, eh?

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Posted 28/4/2009 09:58 (#32367 - in reply to #28706)
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This article appears on page 17 of today's Independent, together with a small photo of Ash
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Posted 28/4/2009 10:09 (#32368 - in reply to #32367)
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"Rival Big Brother babes Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Nikki Grahame are set to go head-to-head in a bitch fight to the end after launching their autobiographies in the same week. ", says Sunday's Daily Star in their 'Rehab' section on page 20.


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Posted 28/4/2009 11:46 (#32370 - in reply to #32368)
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secrethousemate - 28/4/2009 10:09 "Rival Big Brother babes Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace and Nikki Grahame are set to go head-to-head in a bitch fight to the end after launching their autobiographies in the same week. ", says Sunday's Daily Star in their 'Rehab' section on page 20.

Daily Star. Direct and to the point as always.

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Posted 28/4/2009 17:25 (#32376 - in reply to #28706)
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As you can imagine, matters are reaching fever pitch at Aisleyne HQ, and arrangements are still rather fluid, but here is the current state of play for next week's plan of action.

Monday - a photoshoot,

Tuesday - Another magazine "exclusive", plus the "confectionery" promotion in the afternoon and a radio interview in the evening.

Wednesday - Launch party

Thursday - (Publication Day!) , morning - 3 hours in BBC TV Centre recording interviews, afternoon - Sky, late evening - co-presenting a national radio show.

Friday - Interviews and possible signing,

Saturday - Signings.

Other interviews being arranged around these.

Keep logging in for further updates!

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Posted 28/4/2009 18:33 (#32378 - in reply to #28706)
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well that's a busy week - best of luck to Ash for all these things!

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Posted 28/4/2009 19:13 (#32380 - in reply to #28706)
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She's certainly going to be kept busy for the foreseeable.
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Posted 28/4/2009 19:33 (#32382 - in reply to #28706)
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I think one of the Saturday signings mentioned above (Sat 9th May) is likely to be at Waterstones, Lakeside, according to this link.

It's at noon, but as the link says, events may be changed at short notice, so better to check nearer the time.

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Posted 2/5/2009 13:16 (#32435 - in reply to #28706)
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Am I the first to have the book? Publication dates are obviously moveable feasts :-)

Only read a bit and will not give anything away, but its a mixture of funny & sad already



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Posted 2/5/2009 13:46 (#32437 - in reply to #28706)
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Just got round to ordering the book.
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Posted 2/5/2009 13:48 (#32438 - in reply to #28706)
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Posted 2/5/2009 14:56 (#32440 - in reply to #28706)
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Waterstones. Biography Department. "Celebs" section. Under "H"

Though in W H Smiths it was with the "W"'s.
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Posted 2/5/2009 17:57 (#32448 - in reply to #28706)
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I pre-ordered mine from Amazon a while back.
So I'll probably have to wait a few more weeks.
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Posted 2/5/2009 23:56 (#32459 - in reply to #32435)
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Only read a bit and will not give anything away, but its a mixture of funny & sad already





Yes, I don't want to put any spoilers up either, but I will say that this book is a must-read way beyond just us Aisleyne fans or Big Brother enthusiasts.

Well done Aisleyne and all concerned! Fantastic job

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Posted 3/5/2009 19:50 (#32489 - in reply to #28706)
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Now finished it. Gulp. You'll have to prepare yourselves for a shock near the end.

I would sum up the book as going 15 rounds with Mike Tyson. Just when you think you've absorbed all the best blows it can land, along comes a right uppercut near the end. If that doesn't floor you, nothing will.

Its a very frank and personal book which I'm glad about. Aisleyne-isms abound in it, so you can tell its her OWN story and not some tarted-up/watered-down/ghosted version of it.

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Now finished it. Gulp. You'll have to prepare yourselves for a shock near the end.

I would sum up the book as going 15 rounds with Mike Tyson. Just when you think you've absorbed all the best blows it can land, along comes a right uppercut near the end. If that doesn't floor you, nothing will.

Its a very frank and personal book which I'm glad about. Aisleyne-isms abound in it, so you can tell its her OWN story and not some tarted-up/watered-down/ghosted version of it.



more importantly, am I mentioned in it?
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Posted 4/5/2009 00:07 (#32496 - in reply to #28706)
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read it and see............x
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Posted 4/5/2009 00:48 (#32502 - in reply to #32448)
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emptybox - 2/5/2009 17:57

I pre-ordered mine from Amazon a while back.
So I'll probably have to wait a few more weeks.


I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and it arrived Saturday so yours shouldn't be too long. I haven't finished it yet but it's a fascinating and compelling read so far...

Regards

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Posted 4/5/2009 18:59 (#32511 - in reply to #32435)
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Am I the first to have the book? Publication dates are obviously moveable feasts :-)

Only read a bit and will not give anything away, but its a mixture of funny & sad already





Thanks. I'm at the beginning. Im going to read it slowly. I'm almost scared to read threads about it because I want to read it for myself.
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Posted 5/5/2009 00:18 (#32520 - in reply to #32502)
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I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and it arrived Saturday so yours shouldn't be too long. I haven't finished it yet but it's a fascinating and compelling read so far...

Regards

Julian



When I said that, I didn't know the half of it

That was an enthralling, heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting read.

Aisleyne, I can't begin to understand the courage it took to put some of that stuff down for all to read but for all of the trauma and for all of your own self-admitted imperfections, one thing you wrote stuck out: "Gems shine through the dirt".

Your a gem of a human being Aisleyne, never let anyone tell you different...
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Posted 5/5/2009 00:35 (#32521 - in reply to #28706)
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I am crying now...... xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Aisleyne - 4/5/2009 00:07

read it and see............x


such a tease.... lol.

Good luck tomorrow
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Posted 5/5/2009 17:04 (#32532 - in reply to #28706)
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Currently showing as THE "Hot Seller" on the Pickabook homepage.

Note! I don't know how often that page is updated, though, so it might change quickly.

http://www.pickabook.co.uk/Home.aspx

ETA Just noticed the book is immediately above her fellow No Smoking Day celeb, Duncan Bannatyne

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Posted 5/5/2009 22:14 (#32552 - in reply to #28706)
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I have just finished. Gotta say its a bloody brill book. Really moving and wil change alota poples lives. Itll be very inspiring for a lot of people. Thanks ash for sharing your story. Youv come along way which is just great and shows how strong you are! You deserve all the happiness in life. Thanks again for sharing your story
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Mine should arrive tomorrow, I'm hoping! I have to say I'm pretty intrigued after reading some of the messages on here. I don't want to know too much before I read it, but those who have read it have been great with not giving anything away.
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Posted 7/5/2009 09:08 (#32590 - in reply to #28706)
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Well, peeps, it's 7th May 2009 - Official Publication Day has arrived!

Congratulations to Aisleyne, and to everyone involved in producing this breathtaking bombshell blockbuster best-seller!

Here's to the next one!

And the TV adaptation of this one.

And the movie version.

And the musical! - (Boy George, Siouxsie Sioux, Tupac, Mariah, Pras, etc etc etc WOW!)

Hope the interviews go well today.

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Posted 7/5/2009 12:58 (#32601 - in reply to #28706)
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Now Amazon's book listings are very volatile and should be treated with EXTREME caution, so PLEASE don't get over-excited. But I thought it worth pointing out that Aisleyne's book has just appeared in Amazon's Top 100 Biographies at No 98.

I'll not put a link as the listings change too often.

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Yay! An extremely positive review on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1LMZGMGFXMI5R

This person seems quite well read too - the other reviews include works by Stephen Fry and Willy Russell. NO Jeffrey Archers or Jackie Collins...



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Julian - 5/5/2009 00:18

Julian - 4/5/2009 00:48
I pre-ordered mine from Amazon and it arrived Saturday so yours shouldn't be too long. I haven't finished it yet but it's a fascinating and compelling read so far...

Regards

Julian



When I said that, I didn't know the half of it

That was an enthralling, heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting read.

Aisleyne, I can't begin to understand the courage it took to put some of that stuff down for all to read but for all of the trauma and for all of your own self-admitted imperfections, one thing you wrote stuck out: "Gems shine through the dirt".

Your a gem of a human being Aisleyne, never let anyone tell you different...


I second that and I agree about the shock. I never expected to learn too much about her post BB life because I thought I lived and breathed it all. How little did I know. It's a fabulous book by a fabulous writer.
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Posted 9/5/2009 23:06 (#32681 - in reply to #32440)
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ofni - 2/5/2009 14:56

Waterstones. Biography Department. "Celebs" section. Under "H"

Though in W H Smiths it was with the "W"'s.


In another Waterstones today, and couldn't see it under either "H" OR "W".

Then I noticed four copies - under "A"!

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Yay! An extremely positive review on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1LMZGMGFXMI5R

This person seems quite well read too - the other reviews include works by Stephen Fry and Willy Russell. NO Jeffrey Archers or Jackie Collins...





There's another positive review now. Wonder where that came from

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1845964365/ref=cm_cr_dp_all...
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Julian - 10/5/2009 23:31
secrethousemate - 8/5/2009 11:04 Yay! An extremely positive review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1LMZGMGFXMI5R This person seems quite well read too - the other reviews include works by Stephen Fry and Willy Russell. NO Jeffrey Archers or Jackie Collins...
There's another positive review now. Wonder where that came from http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1845964365/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

talk about coinsidence.... they have the same first name as you



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Posted 11/5/2009 15:07 (#32710 - in reply to #28706)
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The following review of Aisleyne's book appeared recently in the London Lite evening newspaper.

I can't find a link to an online version, so if anyone can find it please let us know.

It's one of 4 books reviewed - 2 get two stars, one gets 3 stars and Aisleyne's book alone gets 4 stars (of 5 max).

"From street to celebrity: the fairytale of a ghetto princess

Who says Big Brother contestants shouldn't write autobiographies? This one by BB7's "ghetto princess" comes with a glowing endorsement from that noted bibliophile, Amy Winehouse: "Aisleyne is a lioness", and her former boyfriend Mike Tyson: "Well done". You expect big things then, and the book doesn't disappoint.

Her childhood was so awful you half expect to turn the page and learn she was raised by wolves. At four, she saw her dad try suicide by slitting his wrists. At 13, she was beaten up by bullies with a sock full of snooker balls. At 16, her mum, a Jehovah's Witness, threw her out. She moved into a hostel in Kilburn, and her boyfriend was paralysed from the neck down in a shooting. The woman who was a "surrogate grandmother" was found stabbed to death with a fork, puncture holes in her face and a telephone wire wrapped around her neck. "Was it suicide?" wonders Aisleyne.

Salvation came with Big Brother; by which time she'd had several miscarriages and dated Tyson.

Aisleyne has been through so much drama she could counsel every character in Eastenders. Although you know she'd just say, as she did in the house, "Know yourself, babes". Amber Coleman."


Bit flippant (inappropriately so in places, I thought), but definitely favourable, though of course, a star short in the rating.
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Posted 12/5/2009 22:49 (#32736 - in reply to #28706)
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A cheery Charlie Brooker (I know, slightly astonished writing those words together ;-)) was plugging Aisleyne's book on Twitter about 30 minutes ago, as well as suggesting a name for someone's female cat (he suggested 'Aisleyne'.

http://twitter.com/charltonbrooker
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Posted 12/5/2009 23:12 (#32737 - in reply to #32736)
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selfdelusion - 12/5/2009 22:49 A cheery Charlie Brooker (I know, slightly astonished writing those words together ;-)) was plugging Aisleyne's book on Twitter about 30 minutes ago, as well as suggesting a name for someone's female cat (he suggested 'Aisleyne'). http://twitter.com/charltonbrooker

She must have favoured him with a few Meows.

He's not such a bad lad, that Brooker.

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Posted 14/5/2009 01:51 (#32758 - in reply to #28706)
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Just finished the book.

I see what you mean by a shock near the end. :(

But all in all, a bloody good read, and very illuminating.
Must admit, I had a lump in me throat more than once.

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Posted 14/5/2009 19:43 (#32769 - in reply to #28706)
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I've now finished the book.

It was in a word thrilling...... full of blow by blow accounts. Definitely deserves 5 stars.

It's a shame that people who are cynical about her may not pick it up.

I actually cried when I read losing mum, I could Identify with that.

I do understand her more and I am glad that I empathized with her on BB7. Though I am not into the glamour stuff because I think she is worth so more I sincerely wish her well.

I get the impression that there are more people in the media who want to take her seriously, I hope this opportunity doesn't slip away completely....




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Posted 14/5/2009 20:12 (#32770 - in reply to #28706)
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You may well remember Cameron Stout, the winner of BB4. Among his various talents he writes a weekly column in the Aberdeen Evening Express. Last week he gave a brief plug to Nikki Grahame's book. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that this week he does the same for Aisleyne's (who after all DID pick a SCOTTISH publisher!).

It's brief, but to the point - and finishes with a particularly Aberdonian recommendation . This is what he says:

"In case you’ve all rushed out and bought Nikki Grahame’s book and finished it in no time flat, I should tell you that another Big Brother autobiography was released at the same time. Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace’s 'Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour' tells the sorry tale of her life and, like Nikki’s, touches on some very serious issues. It too is available at approximately half price."

Thanks Cameron!

And acknowledgments to "Jezi" on Bbfans who posts up Cameron's column each week.

http://www.bbfans.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=17170&start=1185
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Posted 18/5/2009 23:12 (#32825 - in reply to #28706)
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By a strange coincidence, TWO of the "babysitters" feature on Wenn today:

http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?ref=siouxie%20sioux%20180509&ppid=8...

http://photo.wenn.com/index.php?ref=boy%20george%20180509&ppid=8672...

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Posted 1/6/2009 09:45 (#33033 - in reply to #28706)
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Some very positive comments from someone who's actually read the book:

http://cashlee.blogspot.com/2009/05/so-im-sat-here-at-1151-pm-on-su...

Plus a nice photo taken at MOBOs 2007 I think


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Posted 1/6/2009 18:42 (#33044 - in reply to #33033)
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If any more people call her a lioness she'll have to start turning her trade mark meeow into a roar
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Posted 16/6/2009 21:03 (#33247 - in reply to #28706)
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Interestingly enough, my latest blog entry touches upon Aisleyne's book. It's as part of an overall blog post on politics and celebrity. The post was inspired by how politicians have now got a deluded sense of their own importance, and actually behave like the very worst sort of reality TV show contestant or egotist chat show host. In contrast, a lot of supposedly derided celebrities behave with a lot more poise and political or social awareness. It's also inspired by successful celebrity-led political campaigning.

However, Aisleyne's rather upset reaction at 'anonymous' user comments on that bastion of 'common sense', The Sun (joking, obviously), definitely inspired me to be, um, angrily chivalrous? Particularly as the book has been great to read (well, so far - I haven't finished it yet!). Anyway, I try to update my blog weekly, but the "Vote for The Celebrity Party" post is still the first blog entry there.
http://bit.ly/12Th6U

Oh, a little game for everyone to play: there's a 'celebrity' Cabinet imagined at the end. For the most part, I think these people would be pretty good (ok, I might have put Peter Andre and Mr Motivator in to get a giggle). If Aisleyne ever became a member of the government (hey, you never know? Give it a few years?), what Cabinet position would she be most suited to?

For some reason, I suspect Bradley will probably have something to offer to all this...
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Posted 17/6/2009 11:30 (#33248 - in reply to #33247)
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selfdelusion - 16/6/2009 21:03 I suspect Bradley will probably have something to offer to all this...
Please don't encourage him

I reckon nothing short of Prime Minister for Ash but, failing that, Minister for Social Services probably best reflects her kind and caring nature

Regards

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Posted 17/6/2009 16:33 (#33253 - in reply to #28706)
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Posted 17/6/2009 16:36 (#33254 - in reply to #33247)
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selfdelusion - 16/6/2009 21:03

Interestingly enough, my latest blog entry touches upon Aisleyne's book. It's as part of an overall blog post on politics and celebrity. The post was inspired by how politicians have now got a deluded sense of their own importance, and actually behave like the very worst sort of reality TV show contestant or egotist chat show host. In contrast, a lot of supposedly derided celebrities behave with a lot more poise and political or social awareness. It's also inspired by successful celebrity-led political campaigning.

However, Aisleyne's rather upset reaction at 'anonymous' user comments on that bastion of 'common sense', The Sun (joking, obviously), definitely inspired me to be, um, angrily chivalrous? Particularly as the book has been great to read (well, so far - I haven't finished it yet!). Anyway, I try to update my blog weekly, but the "Vote for The Celebrity Party" post is still the first blog entry there.
http://bit.ly/12Th6U

Oh, a little game for everyone to play: there's a 'celebrity' Cabinet imagined at the end. For the most part, I think these people would be pretty good (ok, I might have put Peter Andre and Mr Motivator in to get a giggle). If Aisleyne ever became a member of the government (hey, you never know? Give it a few years?), what Cabinet position would she be most suited to?

For some reason, I suspect Bradley will probably have something to offer to all this...


I dont actually. I hate all this celebrity wanting to be politicians stuff. Cant stand it when they offer their opinions when they dont have a clue. And at the moment sick of seeing the likes of Esther Rantzen and even worse David Van Day feeling the need to offer themselves forward when they dont have a clue.

So what did you think I was going to say?
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Posted 17/6/2009 18:16 (#33255 - in reply to #33248)
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Julian - 17/6/2009 11:30

selfdelusion - 16/6/2009 21:03 I suspect Bradley will probably have something to offer to all this...
Please don't encourage him

I reckon nothing short of Prime Minister for Ash but, failing that, Minister for Social Services probably best reflects her kind and caring nature

Regards

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As always, Aisleyne has my full support.

VOTE AISLEYNE
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Posted 17/6/2009 18:55 (#33257 - in reply to #28706)
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Heh heh, Bradley, you didn't disappoint.

And, yes, blog entry was written slightly tongue-in-cheek. Although Aisleyne for Social Services wouldn't be too bad ;-)
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Posted 17/6/2009 20:12 (#33259 - in reply to #33253)
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bradley27 - 17/6/2009 16:33

Why's everyone picking on me??



It's the price of becoming a message board celebrity I'm afraid
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Posted 17/6/2009 20:17 (#33260 - in reply to #33259)
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I just watched yesterday's BBLB and I was chuffed to see that my third favourite housemate of all time was taking part in the BBLB Quiz.

They asked which housemate just had a book out called 'Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour'. Naturally Saskia knew the answer

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Posted 17/6/2009 21:08 (#33262 - in reply to #33257)
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selfdelusion - 17/6/2009 18:55

Heh heh, Bradley, you didn't disappoint.

And, yes, blog entry was written slightly tongue-in-cheek. Although Aisleyne for Social Services wouldn't be too bad ;-)


Thanks, now I feel completely predictable

Feeling like a little mouse who just ran down the right tunnel. I'll sit quietly and wait for my piece of cheese
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Posted 21/6/2009 00:55 (#33291 - in reply to #33262)
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bradley27 - 17/6/2009 21:08

selfdelusion - 17/6/2009 18:55

Heh heh, Bradley, you didn't disappoint.

And, yes, blog entry was written slightly tongue-in-cheek. Although Aisleyne for Social Services wouldn't be too bad ;-)


Thanks, now I feel completely predictable

Feeling like a little mouse who just ran down the right tunnel. I'll sit quietly and wait for my piece of cheese


You're unpredictable, but always say you're predictable ..... which sort of makes you predictable .... I think.
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Posted 2/7/2009 21:14 (#33437 - in reply to #28706)
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Looks like the book has another fan in the shape of acclaimed designer Henry Holland:

http://twitpic.com/92ass
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Posted 3/7/2009 01:19 (#33438 - in reply to #33437)
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secrethousemate - 2/7/2009 21:14

Looks like the book has another fan in the shape of acclaimed designer Henry Holland:

http://twitpic.com/92ass


I hope ash sees that soon, just so that she knows not everyone thinks the same as those people written on The Sun Online
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Posted 29/7/2009 23:54 (#33782 - in reply to #28706)
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Henry has now quoted Aisleyne, but I don't think this comes from the book itself?

http://twitter.com/henryholland/statuses/2873493545

Its still a brilliant quote, though!
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Posted 30/7/2009 00:11 (#33783 - in reply to #33782)
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secrethousemate - 29/7/2009 23:54 Henry has now quoted Aisleyne, but I don't think this comes from the book itself? http://twitter.com/henryholland/statuses/2873493545 Its still a brilliant quote, though!

I don't get it?

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Posted 30/7/2009 00:27 (#33784 - in reply to #28706)
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Its a reference to her friend ringing her after she'd overdosed. It might come from Ash's interview with Attitude mag, which I've not seen yet.

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Posted 30/7/2009 00:50 (#33787 - in reply to #33784)
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secrethousemate - 30/7/2009 00:27 Its a reference to her friend ringing her after she'd overdosed. It might come from Ash's interview with Attitude mag, which I've not seen yet.

Oh right, yeah, I should have thought.

I thought perhaps she was just a big fan of Nokia phones.



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Posted 26/8/2009 15:17 (#33984 - in reply to #28706)
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Another satisfied customer:

http://twitpic.com/fbc72

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Posted 20/12/2009 11:10 (#34748 - in reply to #28706)
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If you're thinking of buying someone Aisleyne's book from Amazon as a Christmas present, maybe you'd better be quick!

Following warning on Amazon today:

Only 4 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).


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Posted 20/12/2009 14:12 (#34749 - in reply to #28706)
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That sounds good (or bad) ofni.
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Posted 20/12/2009 22:26 (#34755 - in reply to #28706)
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That proves people are still buying it :-)
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Posted 21/12/2009 00:49 (#34758 - in reply to #34748)
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ofni - 20/12/2009 11:10

If you're thinking of buying someone Aisleyne's book from Amazon as a Christmas present, maybe you'd better be quick!

Following warning on Amazon today:

Only 4 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).




thats great news, not only are there only a few lef,t they are still looking to get more in. Well done
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bradley27 - 21/12/2009 00:49

ofni - 20/12/2009 11:10

If you're thinking of buying someone Aisleyne's book from Amazon as a Christmas present, maybe you'd better be quick!

Following warning on Amazon today:

Only 4 left in stock--order soon (more on the way).




thats great news, not only are there only a few lef,t they are still looking to get more in. Well done


And the same from me. I expected that the market for sales was almost exhausted so long after the launch of the book.
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The Kindle Version of the book has been announced and is available via Amazon here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aisleyne-ebook/dp/B005R20XNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=...

Please note book may not be ready yet. If you do order and successfully download, please let us know!
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Posted 14/10/2011 22:04 (#38283 - in reply to #38278)
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secrethousemate - 10/10/2011 10:49

The Kindle Version of the book has been announced and is available via Amazon here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aisleyne-ebook/dp/B005R20XNA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=...

Please note book may not be ready yet. If you do order and successfully download, please let us know!


I welcome the arrivial of this new version of the book and wish it every success. Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour is an excellent book written for everyone and deserves to be seen by everyone.
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