Sunday, March 29, 2009

Mum to do book signings


In a hilarious take on parental pride, my Mum has been doing her part to promote the book. It seems however, it may have backfired as Angus & Robertson suggested she do the signing in my absence. If you know my Mum you'd know why this might be quite terrifying. I think it's fabulous!

In case she does decide to do it, I'll take a poll, if my Mum was to do a book signing of Sunshine on Sugar Hill (she is in the book quite a lot), what should she sign as?

a) Mum of Angela Gilltrap
b) Proud parent of Angela Gilltrap
c) A fabulous person in her own right, H Gilltrap
d) Or Mammas rock!

You decide!

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Sunshine on Sugar Hill is now on shelves


Thanks to my bestie Martin Burgess I now have photos of my book on shelves. It's sort of crap being here in NY and not seeing it. Would you believe I don't even have a copy yet. Lol! Love the ABC. If you see it around send us a pic.

Don't forget you can get a sneak preview at www.angelagilltrap.com for free. Here's what others have had to say:

"I'm hooked! Have just read the first chapter and was very disappointed when the down scroll button wasn't working so I could read more!"

"Well I got to read the first chapter last night on the way to see some totally crap show. Let me say ... brilliant!"

Friday, March 27, 2009

My new pet hate


Sitting in Carnegie Hall with its ornate ceilings and ethereal fixtures, I was tired yet enthusiastic. All of a sudden the lights dimmed and people began to stand up. Row by row the chanting started and right on cue Morrisey and his five-piece band entered the stage.

Although not an avid fan, I appreciate a good concert which this was. One thing that struck me however, was people's complete dependence on electronics. Fans had paid anywhere from $75-$200 to hear their idol yet they could not put down their blackberries. For one hour, it seemed too much for people to just enjoy the music.

Instead of being in the moment, they called a friend to let them know what was going on; they twittered to let them know what was going on; they text photos to let them know what was going on; they missed most of what was going on.

For one hour people put the phone away!!!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

FREE CHAPTERS!!

If you want a sneak preview of Sunshine on Sugar Hill you can download the prologue and first chapter at www.angelagilltrap.com. Happy reading!

Monday, March 23, 2009

7 Days to go

Seven days to go until the book hits shelves. If you see it in stores send me a shot. Meanwhile, it's Spring here in New York and it's -4C. What is going on?

Very soon we will start the 'Behind the Book' series here on SunshineOnSugarHill.blogspot.com. It's promising to be very funny.

You know when you read a book and wonder what the people actually look like? We're going to show you starting the next couple of weeks.

Happy Monday!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

The world is full of stupid people

Young drivers get a lot of slack these days. I realized why this weekend. No sooner had I received a five minute call for lunch with my handsome man, than another call followed saying it would be postponed, some idiot just ran into him. By the way he relayed the message I thought it was merely a fender bender, a slight inconvenience in our weekend schedule.

"Come down the road," he said. "I can't leave just yet."

He heard the hesitation in my voice. "Don't worry, you'll see us."

Strolling down the road casually, I let my mind wander about the endless list of things I had to do this coming week. Then I turned the corner. This was no fender bender, in front of me my other half's car was a crumpled heap with the gigantic man that he is standing next to it.

An 18 year old driver had run a red light and slammed at full speed into the driver's side what makes this particularly ironic is my boyfriend is a policeman. Honestly how stupid can you get?

Thankfully folks my poor man is sore but fine, currently recuperating with the aid of serious drugs but really, not only did this idiot run a red in front of a police car he then turned and slammed straight into oncoming traffic, into the police car. Stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Some favorites from fashion week, Moda Lisboa - So far..

BEST PEEK-A-BOO OUTFIT, Ricardo Dourado


FAVORITE HEAD DRESS, Alexandra Moura















BEST IN SHOW, Miguel Vieira



MOST LIKELY TO BE WORN BY JOHNNY DEPP, Pedro MourĂ£o