Biography: Welcome to my world... I'm an author of chick lit romances and mysteries (with the odd thriller thrown in). In my spare time I'm Wonder Woman! I have dual British/Turkish Cypriot nationality, dividing my time between Hertfordshire and North Cyprus. There are very few British writers of Turkish Cypriot origin, if any, who write commercial fiction for the women’s market. My debut novel, Fourteen Days Later, is a romantic comedy with a unique infusion of British and Turkish Cypriot culture. It was short listed for the Harry Bowling Prize 2008 and received a Highly Commended by the Yeovil Literary Prize 2009. Written in a similar style to Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes, Fourteen Days Later is My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets Bridget Jones. My Perfect Wedding is the sequel to Fourteen Days Later, although it can be read as a standalone novel. The Fashion Police is my second novel and was a runner up in the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition 2010. It was nominated the Best Novel with Romantic Elements in 2010 by The Romance Reviews. It is a screwball comedy-mystery, combining murder and mayhem with romance and chick-lit - the first in a series featuring insurance investigator, Amber Fox. I wanted a female character who was feisty and larger than life, yet, like many of us, was aware of her flaws. I think that most readers will be able to relate to her in some way or another. Written in a similar style to Janet Evanovich and Harlan Coben, it is Stephanie Plum meets Myron Bolitar. Other Amber Fox mysteries include Be Careful What You Wish For and Voodoo Deadly. The Baby Trap is a chick lit novel based on my own struggles with infertility and two attempts at IVF. It will have you laughing and crying at the ups and downs of modern baby-making. How to Dump Your Boyfriend in the Men's Room (and other short stories) is a collection of five humorous short stories – what I like to call true fiction. Some are true, some are fiction, and some are a mixture of both. I guess you have to decide which is which! Life is about living and laughing. After all, laughing keeps you young! Engrossing yourself in a good comedy is an excellent way to de-stress from our hectic lives. I hope that my novels bring a smile to your face or give you a laugh-out-loud moment, and that you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them. My novella Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave is something very different for me. I wanted to write it because this is a subject that’s very close to my heart, and I hope it may raise awareness into human trafficking. It's been named one of the top 40 books about Human Rights by Accredited Online Colleges.
My Romantic comedy Fourteen Days Later inspires real life fourteen-day challenge and YouTube Video!
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Fourteen Days Later (romantic comedy)
When accident-prone Helen Grey finds a thong stuffed into the pocket of her boyfriend’s best work trousers, it’s time for her to move on. His excuse that he needed to dust the photocopier and just thought that it was a rag sounds like a lame excuse. Helen’s life is propelled in an unexpected direction after her best friend, Ayshe, sets her a fourteen-day, life-changing challenge. Helen receives a task everyday which she must complete without question. The tasks are designed to build her confidence and boost her self-esteem but all they seem to do is push her closer to Ayshe’s brother, Kalem. How will Kalem and Helen get together when she’s too foolish to realize that she loves him? How can he fall for her when he is too busy falling prey to her mishaps and too in love with his own perfect girlfriend? How will Kalem’s Turkish Cypriot family react when they find out? Is it really possible to change your life in fourteen days? Click here to read a sample... Praise for Fourteen Days Later: "A very good read. Very enjoyable and fresh." - Trisha Ashley, Novelist. "A truly fun read. Very funny scenes." - Laura Longrigg, Literary Agent. "It's visual aspects would lend itself well to the screen. Well-written. You excel at physical comedy." - Cornerstones. "This was a hilarious romance! I truly was laughing out loud while reading this one. This author has a really great sense of humor that shows in her writing.The storyline was entertaining and funny; the characters were unique, colorful, and relatable. I had a hard time putting this one down because I never knew what funny catastrophe or line would come next." - The Cajun Book Lady blog "I don’t usually read romance novels. However, I do make exceptions to that, and I’m glad I did for this one. Every now and then, I like to step outside my “comfort genres” and read something different, so it was refreshing to find a book that I enjoyed and looked forward to picking up each time." - Red Adept Reviews "This story was impossible for me to put down. I just wanted to see what was going to happen to Helen next. Whether her adventure was funny, embarrassing, or sad, the author always managed to end it with a lighter note. Ayshe is the best friend Helen could have and her family is very real; not perfect, but loving enough to include Helen. Kamel is very handsome, but he also has his faults. The often sarcastic dialogue is witty and well written, and Helen's adventures are often bizarre and always funny. Helen is very easy to relate to and I liked her immediately. I also enjoyed that the author included a bit of her Turkish-Cypriot culture in the story. This story is a must for readers of romantic comedy." - Coffee Time Romance & More "I see a lot of potential in your work. You have a taste for storytelling - a love of it. That's something that can't be taught or learned, and it's an essential part of being a writer." - Romantic Novelists' Association. "This was a great romantic comedy. I found myself laughing and smiling throughout and really enjoyed it. I truly enjoyed many of the challenges the character Helen had to do. She did them with enthusiasm and there was always a mishap to make you smile. I really enjoyed all of the characters in this book. It was mainly about Helen but had great secondary characters. I have already downloaded the follow-up kindle book "My Perfect Wedding" - I'm just sayin...Book Reviews by KK "I do think your ms would work well on the big screen! You have created some splendid and strong characters." - Verity Shaw Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords For Nook Barnes & Noble ************************************* My Perfect Wedding (romantic comedy)
Helen Grey is finally getting everything she wants. She’s about to have the perfect dream wedding and begin an exciting new life abroad on the sunny Mediterranean island of Cyprus. But living the dream isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After a mix-up at the airport, Helen finds herself drawn into the midst of an elaborate plot to steal an ancient statue and assassinate a local businessman. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, her wedding dress is AWOL, the statue seems to be cursed, and Helen is wanted by the police. With the big day rapidly approaching, a roller-coaster of mishaps, misunderstandings, and disasters threatens to turn the newlyweds into nearlyweds. Can Helen prevent an assassination, save the statue, and have the perfect wedding? Or will the day to remember turn into one she’d rather forget? Praise for My Perfect Wedding: "I loved this book. It is a easy read so it didn't take me long to read it and I just couldn't put it down. I read it in one afternoon.It is funny, witty and intriguing. If you are a fan of Sophie Kinsella I am positive you will love My Perfect Wedding by Sibel Hodge." - Geeky Girl Books "I uploaded this book on my Kindle this morning and was so engrossed, I let everything go for the day. I just finished it and absolutely loved it. I was a bit worried, because I knew that it was a follow-up to Fourteen Days Later, that it wouldn't be as good. I was also worried that it would follow the same plot as many of the romantic comedies that I read where the couple goes through problems and separate. It wasn't a thing like I thought it would be, but better. There was a great plot of mystery with things happening all through out. I couldn't put it down because the suspense was too much. I truly enjoyed it and feel it was even better than the first book. A must read, you will enjoy :)" - I'm just Sayin...Book reviews by KK "My Perfect Weeding by Sibel Hodge jumps right into the story from the first page. Active words keeps the reader turning the pages. Told in first person, from the beginning, I wanted to know more about this "Karem" and how she felt about him. Dialogue is refreshing and very real. The way Hodge weaves dialogue into the story feels very natural, not forced like with some authors. She even has a few comedic scenes and lines to keep the reader engaged. I laughed out loud on some occasions. "Mr. Potato Head," need I say more? In this laugh-out loud, real to the bone, commentary on what being married is like, I felt like I got to the know the two main characters very well and learn a thing or two about relationships. With an atmosphere in Nicosia, there is plenty to draw from to keep the reader visually stimulated, and united with interesting dialogue, this novel was fun and hard to put down. We often think life will be perfect if only….but his story is a real-life kick in the butt, revealing that life is never perfect. A bumpy ride, full of ups and downs, this story was very enjoyable. I recommend this to anyone!" - Hot Gossip Hot Reviews "I don't read rom-com novels, but every now and then I like to read something different. My Perfect Wedding was entertaining and funny. The dialogue is sharp and witty, which had me laughing out loud at times. I did enjoy the unusual cultural twist of Kalem’s family and I had no idea that condoms are stocked in mini bars! If you enjoy chick lit, this book is for you." - Inky Impressions "Ms. Hodge does a great job of combining her own heritage and its customs and quirks with a great sense of humor and romantic spirit. Helen and Kalem’s love story has been anything but smooth, but the two are truly destined for each other. Helen’s accident prone ways only get worse once she leaves England, and her adventures are even more bizarre and funny than the last story. The fun never stops and you will find yourself laughing out loud at odd moments throughout the story. Ms. Hodge is rapidly becoming a favorite of mine." Coffee Time Romance & More For Nook Barnes
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Based on my own experiences with infertility and two attempts at IVF, The Baby Trap will have you laughing and crying at the ups and downs of modern baby-making… When Gina turns thirty-three her body clock unexpectedly begins clanging in her ear with annoying persistence. The only problem is, having a baby isn’t as easy as she thought. Whether she’s feng shui-ing the house to death with fertility symbols, throwing out her husband’s tight boxers in favour of baggies, swapping wine and chocolate for green tea and yams, popping fertility drugs like M&M’s, or having sex so precision-timed it makes international warfare manoeuvres look unorganized, her life is turned upside down. And when nothing seems to be working, her quest for the B-word turns into an obsession. Can Gina stay sane, get pregnant, and keep her marriage together? Or will her baby trail become a baby trap? Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords
Praise for The Baby Trap: "I loved the snappy writing style of THE BABY TRAP. The story frequently had me laughing out loud.Anyone who has dealt with fertility issues will tell you it’s about disappointment and loss, the death of a dream. But there is plenty of living left to be done and that’s what Sibel Hodge does best in THE BABY TRAP." -- Chick Lit Central ************************************ How to Dump Your Boyfriend in the Men's Room (and other short stories)
Welcome to My World… I’m an author of chick lit romances and mysteries. In my spare time I’m Wonder Woman! My world is sometimes wacky, quirky, and very accident-prone. This is a collection of five humorous short stories – what I like to call true fiction. Some are true, some are fiction, and some are a mixture of both. I guess you have to decide which is which! I often get asked if I’m like any of my characters in my novels, and I have to groan and say, yes. When you read these stories you’ll realize how, and a lot of them have inspired scenes in my novels, although names have been omitted or changed to protect me against lawsuits! Are you ready to find out “how to dump your boyfriend in the men’s toilets”, why “yoga is bad for your house”, what the “S-Word has to do with your lady garden”, why you need to “follow that goat”, and whether “kismet” does really exist? (Short stories total 6,500 words. Includes bonus material and chapters from my novels, Fourteen Days Later, My Perfect Wedding, The Fashion Police, and Be Careful What You Wish For) Praise for How to Dump Your Boyfriend in the Men's Room (and other short stories) "Most of these stories are laugh out loud funny, written by a terrific writer who is always capable of engaging her audience.The last story is touching and made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Great job Sibel, can't wait to read more of your work." -- Mel Comley, author of Impeding Justice. "Sibel Hodge does it again! This ebook was awesome. If you are into chick lit and want to read something easy, not to long and funny read then this is a awesome little ebook. This is a great read and I promise you will enjoy this and laugh out loud a few times. I know I did" -- Geeky Girl Reviews Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords For Nook Barnes & Noble
************************************ With Love (A humanitarian Ebook anthology) I'm sure we've all been affected by scenes of disasters around the world. Along with some talented fellow authors, I felt the need that I wanted to contribute to an ongoing humanitarian aid and disaster relief fund. But how? We decided to put together an anthology of short stories from , and this is how With Love was born. Some authors have donated editing skills, stories, or time, and the proceeds from the sales will go to Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders), so we can support the work they do in all disaster zones. Contributing authors... Kismet - Sibel Hodge Hands and Knees - Matt Posner The Day the Earth Shook - Junying Kirk Armageddon - J.E. Taylor A Tooth Fairy Tale for Tooth Changing Age - Mira Kolar-Brown The Occupier - Timl Ellis Hurting the One He Loved - Syndey S. Song Creole and Carnations - Kirsty Wilcox Afternoon Traffic Jam - W.T. Hughes A Mother's Tale of Fear - Julie Titus Extinct - Kate Bowyer The Game - Alex Knight Homeless - Lia Fairchild Alexis’s Story - Jeremy Aldana A Chemical Mystery - Pad.A Who's There? - Krisina Jackson With Love is available from Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Smashwords for all ebook formats. For more information, you can visit the With Love Facebook page. |
The Fashion Police (Amber Fox murder mystery #1)
...More >Amber Fox has been making too many mistakes lately and something’s got to give… For starters, Amber accidentally shoots Chief Inspector Janice Skipper and gets thrown off the police force. The only one who knows the truth about the incident is Amber, but no one will believe her.
Who is Umberto Fandango? Is he dead? And can Amber stay one step ahead and stay alive? Click here to read a sample...
Praise for The Fashion Police: "In this cleverly written Ebook by Sibel Hodge, the reader is taken on a variety of plot twists with a missing fashion designer, crazy mobster stalkers, and a police officer on the war-path. Sexy Amber Fox is on the case and it will take all her female wit and feminine ways to stay ahead of the game. The novel was entertaining and enjoyable. A recommend for anyone." - Hot Gossip Hot Reviews book blog
"Your writing is excellent: bright, sparkling, appealing, fluent. Besides being slick and pacy, your writing is gutsy and vibrant. Your use of imagery is terrific. The plot, too, is fast and furious, a witty, well-paced romp, full of energy and with plenty of satisfying twists and turns." - Romantic Novelists' Association "Sibel Hodge gives us one feisty insurance investigator in this comedic mystery. Amber Fox is a modern, career-driven woman who seems to be a cross between Kinsey Milhone and Gracie Hart (Miss Congeniality). I enjoyed the great mixture of action adventure and slapstick. I found myself chuckling out loud and on one occasion snorting water out my nose. The humor did not detract from the solid mystery, and I appreciated all the twists and turns and sub-plots that tied into the story nicely. All of the characters were very well developed, and I could not help feeling a fond connection to Tia. I do wish that Romeo had a little more presence, but that was just wishful thinking on my part. I was very happy to discover that this is only the first of Amber's adventures, and I cannot wait to see what she gets up to next." Coffee Time Romance & More
"It has a lot of commercial potential." "Your plot is intriguing and well-crafted." "A page-turning read." "Your style is full of energy and zest." "Quickly engaging." - Cornerstones
"Hodge created a lovely chick-lit/thriller storyline that reminds me of Charlaine Harris' Lily Bard mysteries that I love to eat up." - The New Podler Review of Books
"You have created a fun, Pacy plot and you write well. The heroine is also witty and sweet." - Claire Baldwin, Little Black Dress Publishers "We found your voice fresh and upbeat." - Harlequin Mills and Boon Also availble in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords For Nook Barnes & Noble ************************************* Be Careful What You Wish For (Amber Fox mystery #2)
Armed with cool sarcasm and uncontrollable hair, feisty insurance investigator Amber Fox is back in a new mystery combining murder and mayhem with romance and chicklit… Three deaths. A safety deposit box robbery. The boxing heavyweight champion of the world. Somehow, they’re all related, and Amber has to solve a four year old crime to find out why. As she stumbles across a trail of dead bodies and a web of lies spanning both sides of the social divide, it’s starting to get personal. Someone thinks Amber’s poking her nose in where it’s not wanted, sparking off a game of fox and mouse – only this time, Amber’s the mouse. Amber’s forced to take refuge in the home of her ex-fiancé, Brad Beckett, and now it’s not just the case that’s hotting up. So is the bedroom… All Levi Carter wanted to be was the boxing heavyweight champion of the world, but at what cost? All Carl Thomas wanted was to be rich, but would his greed be his downfall? All Brad Beckett wants is to get Amber back, but there’s a reason for the ex word. Be careful what you wish for…you might just get it. Praise for Be Careful What You Wish For: "I was hooked in this book from beginning to end. This is a very well written book that has humour and romance." - Geeky Girl Books "All the necessary elements for a good suspense novel were in this book: murders, mystery, greed, evil, and no small amount of action and unexpected twists and turns. But if a suspense novel can be lighthearted and funny, this one was, with lots of romance and quirky humor throughout the story. Amber Fox was hilarious with her tough as nails outer persona and her hysterical one-liners that were frequently laugh out loud funny. I definately recommend picking this book up!!" - The Caffeinated Diva reads... "If you like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum I think you will really like Amber Fox - I know I do." - Martha's Bookshelf "Be Careful What You Wish For is a sharp, fast-paced story with intrigue, evil, romance, and humor. Amber Fox is the kind of strong lead female character with a great sarcastic wit that I love to read. She's not perfect, and that's ok with her and me! She reminds me a lot of Stephanie Plum in Janet Evanovich's series - one of my favorites of all time. It's the kind of tale that keeps you turning the pages to find out! I recommend you give it a try." - To Read, Perchance to Dream "Ms. Hodge has written a funny and suspenseful story much in the style of Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum books. The plot is fast moving and the dialogue very witty. The mystery is intriguing and interesting, even to people who have no interest in boxing. I was by turns intrigued and entertained by this story." - Coffee Time Romance & More "WARNING: I don't do the book justice go read it for your self it's worth it! You can totally tell this is a uk novel. With the funky spelling and such. I love love love this book. My review will not do it justice. Left me speechless. Love the character, story line, everything." - Jagged Edge Reviews Brilliant! This was such an easy read. I ended up finding myself rooting for Foxy. I really enjoyed the banter she provided in every situation she found herself. The author made it easy to follow the story and pick it up every time I found I had even just a few minutes to read. Just to maybe find out what happened next. I liken the main character to Anita Blake. I think that the book was an easy read and I will be searching for more adventures with Amber Fox. Then again maybe I should be careful what I wish for. - Pink Phoenix Rants and Raves Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords For Nook Barnes & Noble
************************************* Voodoo Deadly (Amber Fox mystery #3)
Feisty insurance investigator Amber Fox is back in her deadliest case ever… When Chantal Langton, the daughter of a famous voodoo high priestess, goes missing, is it a simple case of a rich girl running off for some adventure, or is there something far more sinister going on? Soon Amber’s slap bang in the middle of voodoo curses, a trail of missing women, and a labyrinth of deceit. And, if that wasn’t enough, to add more distraction to the case, her ex-fiancé-turned boss-turned fiancé again is pressing her to set the wedding date. Can Amber find Chantal and hunt down a cold-blooded killer before her life comes crashing down around her? Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords ************************************* Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave (Novella)
My name is Elena and I used to be a human being. Now I am a sex slave. If you are reading this diary then I am either dead or I have managed to escape…**** Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave is a gritty, gripping, and tear-jerking novella, inspired by real victims’ accounts and research into the sex trafficking underworld. It is estimated that 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year – 80% of these are women and girls. (Source: U.S. Department of State, Trafficking in Persons Report: 2007) Included in the Top 40 Best Books About Human Rights by Accredited Online Colleges. Praise for Trafficked: The Diary of a Sex Slave: "Hodge took her readers to a rare journey that touches and break the hearts all at the same time through the eyes of Elena, the victim to whom the diary belongs. While reading, I could feel the victim’s emotions pouring through; her sadness, frustration, anger and fear bundled into a giant seemingly endless burden. Hodge really did a great job in describing everything, no matter how explicit it was." -- The Bornean Bookworm "Although the subject is a devastating one this story is beautifully written by Hodge. Hodge does a wonderful job, she manages to take you on this gritty journey leaving you breathless at the end. I highly recommend this novel! It is extremely moving, you will not be disappointed." -- Boekie's Book Reviews "Heart wrenching and well written" -- Can't Put It Down "This story is utterly heartbreaking. Some of the things that happen to Elena are truly horrific but somehow she never quite loses hope that she will be reunited with her daughter again. Being written in diary form I could see her in my head and I truly felt the things she was going through. I am not ashamed to admit I was in tears in places." -- Wistful Kimmie's Book Reviews Also available in Epub, Sony, PDF, and all other major ereader formats from Smashwords |
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