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Location: Stoke-on-Trent | 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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| 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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| 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".
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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".
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Location: Scottish Borders | 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. 
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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
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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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
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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
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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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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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| 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.
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| A date for your diary!
Aisleyne's autobiography will be published on Thursday, 7th May 2009. |
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Location: Stoke-on-Trent | 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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Location: Holland | day before my birthday..coooooooooooooooooooooooooool |
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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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| sophie - 13/12/2008 14:45
day before my birthday..coooooooooooooooooooooooooool
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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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| 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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Location: Scottish Borders | Wow! What a great photo. Can't wait to read it. Charlie Brooker's quote is just so him.
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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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| 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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| 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.
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| bradley27 - 28/12/2008 12:59
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
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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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Location: Scottish Borders | I wonder what they've got planned for Auld Reekie?
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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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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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| 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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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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| 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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| 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?...
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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.
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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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| 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.
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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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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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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.
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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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| 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...
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Oh and at Tesco online too.
http://www.tesco.com/books/product.aspx?R=9781845964368
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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.."
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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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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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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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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| Aisleyne's book appears in the January-July catalogue at Mainstream:
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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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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.
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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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| ofni - 9/4/2009 12:15
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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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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| mich007 - 15/4/2009 13:41
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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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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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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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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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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| secrethousemate - 2/5/2009 13:16
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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| 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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| secrethousemate - 3/5/2009 19:50
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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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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...
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| secrethousemate - 2/5/2009 13:16
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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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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...
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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".
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| Aisleyne - 4/5/2009 00:07
read it and see............x
such a tease.... lol.
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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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Location: Holland | 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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| 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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| 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
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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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| 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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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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... |
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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."
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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'.
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Location: Scottish Borders | 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/charltonbrookerShe must have favoured him with a few Meows. He's not such a bad lad, that Brooker. |
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Location: Scottish Borders | 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.
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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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| 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.
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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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| 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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| 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?
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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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
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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.
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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.
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| Heh heh, Bradley, you didn't disappoint.
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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | bradley27 - 17/6/2009 16:33
Why's everyone picking on me??
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Location: Edgware, Middlesex | 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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| 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 
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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
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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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| Henry has now quoted Aisleyne, but I don't think this comes from the book itself?
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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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Location: Scottish Borders | 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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| 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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| That proves people are still buying it :-) |
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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=...
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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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The Autobiography - "Aisleyne: Surviving Guns, Gangs and Glamour"