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TWITTER PARTY TONIGHT 9pm: Join #KissMeFirst author Lottie Moggach as she takes over @mumsnetbookclub and enter draw to win £200 worth of books

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RachelMumsnet · 03/02/2014 15:48

Over the years Mumsnet bookclub has been lucky enough to feature books and author webchats with some of the greats in modern day fiction. However, we're also really keen to feature novels by debut authors and for this reason we're bringing to you Mumsnet Introduces... where from time to time we'll introduce a debut author, their work and give you the opportunity to read and discuss their books and put your questions and thoughts to the authors. We'll also be asking each author to share with us their tips on how to go about writing a novel and getting it published.

This month we're introducing Lottie Moggach and her brilliant Kiss Me First. Described as 'the first coming of age novel for the internet generation', it deals with the trials and limitations of living life online with themes that will strike a chord with the discerning Mumsnetter.

Watch this brilliant trailer to give you a taste. (NB his 30-second trailer logs in with Facebook, but connecting to watch this trailer is completely safe, and does not post or share any of your details on Facebook or elsewhere).

Kiss Me First Trailer

We have 50 copies of Kiss Me First up for grabs. We'd love to know what you think so apply for a free copy and join the discussion on this thread.

Faithful to the themes within her book, Lottie is going to be taking over @mumsnetbookclub twitter account later in the month (Tuesday 25 February) and answering your questions about the book - we'll bring more info about this later. Finally we'll be posting up Lottie's debut author tips later this week.

TWITTER PARTY TONIGHT 9pm: Join #KissMeFirst author Lottie Moggach as she takes over @mumsnetbookclub and enter draw to win £200 worth of books
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SarahAndFuck · 08/02/2014 22:47

I really wanted to find out what happened but was left feeling that nothing had by the end.

Cutitup · 04/02/2014 22:06

I just finished this book a few hours ago. I loved the middle part and was absolutely gripped. The end was disappointing though and I ended up feeling a bit meh about it.

I think the writing and characterisation was superb though.

CoteDAzur · 04/02/2014 12:31

Deborah who? Apparently yes, she is her daughter.

Having checked out the book's Amazon page, I see that most of the reviews are from magazines like Grazia, Heat and Glamour (whose book 'critic' seems convinced that she has discovered the first ever coming-of-age book written for the internet generation Smile) but there is also the odd The Economist review which is puzzling. I don't think I ever saw a book reviewed by both trashy mags like Heat and The Economist.

DrNick · 04/02/2014 11:49

Maybe that explains it

OddFodd · 04/02/2014 10:17

I assume she's Deborah's daughter?

DrNick · 04/02/2014 10:16

All the blurb from magazines etc

CoteDAzur · 04/02/2014 09:37

Hyped by who? I had never heard of this book until this thread. Certainly never saw it mentioned on these threads.

DrNick · 04/02/2014 06:50

Plus if you committed suicide why would you give a fuck about maintaining online presence afterwards? Why?

DrNick · 04/02/2014 06:50

It was so hyped - that what confused me. And I read all the hype again. I'm starting to wonder if it's me Blush

CoteDAzur · 03/02/2014 21:13

Tell us what you really feel, DrNick. Don't hold anything back Grin

I don't know anything about this book, but surely it can't be called "the first coming of age novel for the internet generation". Just off the top of my head, Neal Stephenson's The Diamond Age was published in 1995.

DrNick · 03/02/2014 20:38

i am sorry but i utterly hated this book. It is SO SO badly written, the whole premise is ludicrous and its just cack. I read it on holiday hoping it would get better, it simply doesnt.

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