So. Here it is. This is the announcement. Above is the cover of my new book, my first collection. It’s called Not So Perfect and I’m really, really, really excited about it.
The book itself, because it’s published by Roast Books, will be a little bit different. Beautifully different. It’s going to be square. A perfectly square book.
There will be 22 short, short stories inside it.
But that’s not all. Oh no.
There will be illustrations as well. I’ve seen them. They’re wonderful. (I was reading a proof of it in public a little while ago and a stranger asked me if I was reading Kurt Vonnegut. That made me happy.)
And because I’m not particularly good at blowing my own trumpet, here’s what a couple of people whose work I LOVE have said about it.
‘In Not So Perfect, Nik Perring pinpoints those moments in his characters’ lives that everyone experiences, the points at which we all spit fire, we fade into nothingness, that instance we’ve all found ourselves lobbing grenades at defenseless farmers. While these notions are ridiculously fantastic, Perring’s smooth style makes them all seem real, as much a part of us as sitting in the garden and having tea. Perring is a writer whose talent expands beyond his word count in this intriguing debut.’
‘An unforgettable assortment of wonky connections that glitter with truthfulness, that spill out ache, that make me nod my head and whisper, yes.’
And go on, one more.
‘Nik Perring’s moving and imaginative flash fictions capture whole lives in just a glimpse, a character, a snatch of dialogue, and a few perfectly chosen details. These short, short stories are so full of life.’
Hooray!
Sounds wonderful, Nik, and what praise! Wow. Love the cover. Very best of luck with it.
This is really wonderful Nik, such a little work of art! Love it, and can't wait to read!
Congratulations, Nik. The cover looks great!
NikI'm SO excited! You know how much I enjoy reading short stories. Going to pre-order it now.
Yay! This is so cool. The cover looks great.
Ooooh WOW! Love it! Love the cover, love the squareness, love the reviews. Can't wait to get my copy. 🙂
Hurray!!!!!!! Fabulous news. And it looks great, too. Can't wait to get it!If you want to do an interview around it, let me know. I'd be happy to toss some questions at you 🙂 [email protected]
Lovely lovely looking book. Will review it when I've got my copy :)))) Congrats again x
Emily – thank you!! Me too. Wow.Thanks Carolyn. Roast have done an awesome job!Thanks Quillers – thrilled you think so!Yay! Thanks so much DJ!! xThanks Sophie! I love it!Thanks Cally! Sue, thank you. And I'd LOVE to be interviewed, if you'd have me. Will email you!Thanks Dot! But I'll only let you review it if you like it. He he ;)Okay. This hasn't sunk in properly yet.Thanks all!
I am most definitely excited about yours Nik. Can't wait to read it.
ps. just put a shout out on the tomlit blog for the wonderful news.
Alex, you're a star! Thank you!
Gorgeous, gorgeous cover and just so utterly exciting! Going to pre-order my copy…. NOW!
Not available for pre-order in the States yet, only on Amazon.co.ukBUT I have signed up for an email alert when it does become available. Will my computer flash and a siren wail?
Thanks so much Jen. (You're probably best off waiting for it to go up on http://www.thebookdepository.com for free international delivery…)
Oh now that is GORGEOUS! I can't wait to buy my copy. Absolutely beautiful, to have your wonderful stories and illustrations? Amazing.
Fan-bloody-tabulous!!!Congratulations mr xx
*Really* excited for you, Nik. I love what Roast books do and it looks like they're doing right by your words. Will be ordering a copy soon. Does it make any difference to you or Roast whether the book is ordered from Amazon or Roast directly?
very well done mr p, beautiful. not sure whether that might be me and sissy on the cover. ha. look forward to reading it x
That's really fantastic, Nik, I'm so pleased for you! 🙂 🙂
Nik, it looks wonderful. I love beautiful little books. And square too! I can't wait to read your book.
Beautiful, Nik! Congratulations to the zenith, and so exciting!
Tania – thank you! It is rather cool! (And the illustrations are ace!)Megan – thank you!Thanks Teresa! Order from wherever you like. And Roast are definitely brilliant.Annie – how did you know? 😉 Nope, it's a lady and a lemur. Tell Sissy I'm sorry.Leila! Thank you!And thank you Niki! I'm loving the squareness too. It's hip to be square don't you know!Sarah – thank you!X
W00t! Looks fab. Put me down for one 🙂
Congratulations,the cover looks fab. Have just pre-ordered can't wait till June.
Ace! Thanks Jonathon!And thank you LM118 – neither can I!
Beautiful, Nik! Love the title you chose. Brilliant.And the blurbs were great! Those are writers with great biceps of their own. 🙂
A DELICIOUS book! Can't wait to put you on my special signed book shelf x
A DELICIOUS book! Can't wait to put you on my special signed book shelf x
Oh Nik!! How exciting!!! It looks good enough to frame, that book cover. Roll on June 2nd 🙂
Very exciting! I think the cover art looks great too.Looking forward to reading it!
Also… I've just discovered that you can pre-order now from the Book Depository – Yay!
Thank you all so much. I'm so so sorry – I thought I'd replied here!Thank you!!