 Biography: I have dual British/Turkish Cypriot nationality, dividing my time between Hertfordshire and North Cyprus. I am a trained fitness instructor and sports and massage therapist and write freelance feature articles on health, fitness, and various lifestyle subjects. Prior to this, I also worked for Hertfordshire Constabulary for ten years. 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 Catherine Alliott and Marian Keyes, Fourteen Days Later is My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets P.S. I Love You. The Fashion Police is my second novel and was a runner up in the Chapter One Promotions Novel Competition 2010. 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, it is Stephanie Plum meets Bridget Jones. 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.
About e-books:
Sales of e-books are rapidly increasing. With the demand for new technology we have the netbooks, Blackberrys, iPhones, iPods, laptops and e-readers, which all support e-book download technology. Online retailer Amazon are now selling more Kindle ebooks than hardcovers! Now you don’t just have to be tied to your PC to read an e-book - with our busy lifestyles you can read them on the run. They are also environmentally friendly, saving tonnes of paper, although you can print them if you prefer. E-books are also a perfect option for travellers. Instead of taking up your precious weight restriction with paperbacks, hundreds of novels can be packed on a lightweight, hand-held device. So go on, treat yourself to an instant download! As well as being available in paperback, my novels can also be downloaded in PDF ebook format from Lulu or in Kindle format for e-reader/PC/iPhone/iPad from Amazon or in Epub/ Sony, and all other major ebook formats from Smashwords My novels: |
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Fourteen Days Later (Paperback & Ebook)
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? 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 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. "I do think your ms would work well on the big screen! You have created some splendid and strong characters." - Verity Shaw - Editor For paperback you can order from Amazon's sister company Createspace or direct from Amazon For PDF ebook versions you can preview and download from Lulu For Kindle ereaders you can preview and download from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk
For Epub, Sony, and all other major ereaders you can preview and download from Smashwords here: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/7537
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The Fashion Police (Paperback & Ebook)
...More >Amber Fox has been making too many mistakes lately and something’s got to give… Who is Umberto Fandango? Is he dead? And can Amber stay one step ahead and stay alive? 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' Assocciation
"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 For paperback you can order from Amazon's sister company Createspace or direct from Amazon.com For PDF ebook versions you can preview and download from Lulu
For Kindle ereaders you can preview and download from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk
For Epub, Sony, and all other major ereaders you can preview and download from Smashwords here:
Cover art by Raven Leopard
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