Your faithful cat Jupiter 10, is nestled deep into the broomstick’s bristles. He sleeps soundly even though his sexy mistress is about to perform the very complex Loop the Loop!

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Castlepoint
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1/9/2012

Between 11am-3pm

The threefold law

Sweet Jasmine Cakes and Magic is full of quips, recipes and thought provoking quotations.

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” if you’re thinking about someone really, really thinking about someone, take comfort in the thought that they’re thinking about you too at the exact same time.”

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1/9/2012
Waterstones
Castlepoint
Bournemouth

11am-3pm

‘Tick Tock Stop the Clock’ moisturising cream, ‘Float Away Holiday’ bubble bath and the witching world famous ‘Citrus Bang-Bang Boom!!!’ guaranteed to cure the worst hangover of your life and keep you smelling fresh all day, even if you’ve just run a marathon.

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Castlepoint Waterstones Bournemouth

1/9/2012

11am-3pm

Message from Leigh Hayler
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Finally got round to reviewing your book. Really enjoyed it and have recommended it to friends as a good summer holiday read. Great characters and description of them all – could really picture them. Only downside (and this isn\’t really bad) is that I felt hungry whilst reading – all that food. Therefore would suggest reading and eating a decent cupcake at the same time – just one though otherwise you\’ll need a good Zumba session to work it off!

Catherine

I am also in the process of filling in an additional form to apply for the space in my local local waterstones to hold a book signing. It’s quite a hefty form and it asks me questions like, what will make your book signing different, what will you contribute to the store, how will you market your event?

My cousin Carly who is a marketing wiz, is going to over see what I’ve already written and spruce it up. well it needs to be perfect!

Ugh I’m excited but also nervous, if this falls through well it’s back to the drawing board.

I’m also re proof reading my first novel just incase it does hit the shops. I’ve been given a wonderful contact from a fellow author, who is going to go through my work with a fine tooth comb. He is ex grammar school and extremely thorough, I think he will do an excellent job! (bare in mind Sweet Jasmine, Cakes and Magic has already been proof read twice! )

I’m also running a Zumba hen do this weekend. I enjoyed it the last time I did it, so I hope it goes well. I’ve made up a couple of new routines too!

Catherine x

The cakes were so delicious that people are still talking about them to this day!

Sample her cakes at the book launch of Sweet Jasmine, Stakes and Magic planned for October this year.

Below is a picture of my cousin and I.

Catherine x

Emma Feltham, May 2012

Catherine x

“Of course,”I replied!
So yesterday I arrived at the office loaded down with some pretty dresses and the very friendly girls from the office suggested that I go for my black satin D&G dress.

It’s very slinky yet elegant, it’s the perfect cocktail dress, Adrianna Jasmine would be proud!
I teamed it up with nude peep toe Jessica Simpson heels.

“Right then,’ said Alice, “let’s go to Bournemouth gardens to meet Samantha our photographer!”

“Err,”I replied, “I have to walk from the top of Poole road to Bournemouth gardens dressed like this!”

“Yep come on,”she said.

Oh my I was very self conscious. You see Bournemouth is very casual, we go for the beach babe and surf dude look down here, but tend to dress up at night not during the day! However it did make me chuckle as yes a woman trussed up in a black slinky D&G number walking through Bournemouth town centre on a sunny afternoon, did cause a little stir. However to be fair I just kept my head down and focused on arriving at my destination.

We met Sam the photographer who was really cool and trendy and she planned where she wanted me to pose.

It was quite good fun and a few people ogled but most people went on with their business.

However one woman was a little mean about me, bare in mind I was nervous as it was, as she said, “ugh not really an appropriate place to have a picture taken!” she snapped.

Oh why oh why do people have to say it, or do it for that matter? I’m a young woman celebrating the fact that I have self published a book and was dressed in a lovely outfit on the grass by pretty flowers. It wasn’t like I was doing a topless photo shoot! Perhaps she should head down to the beach on a scorching summers’s day, she’d have a fit!

Anyway all in all it was a lovely experience and did me good. My confidence is low at the moment so putting on a little black number and strolling through town during the afternoon probably was a good thing to boost poor confidence. Mind you if it’d been in the city of London or Milan no one would have battered an eye lid.

Well let’s hope the pictures come out well and my book gains some publicity from it.

The article is out in the May issue.

Catherine x

Chris Walker, Bournemouth, April 2012

My book is available through Amazon Kindle or catherinesabatina.com

Catherine x

Smile even if you are sad, because there is nothing sadder than someone who doesn’t know how to smile.

Italian proverb

I thought this was nice, it’s also included somewhere in Sweet Jasmine, Staked and Magic.

Catherine x

Anyway after searching properly last night I found some for £233. Still expensive but saved myself over hundred quid.

So I’m looking forward to it. I’m staying with my cousin’s wife Carly, as she is touring major European cities over April for her work and completing her work in Rome. She kindly asked if I would care to join her. Well I replied is the pope a catholic!

I’m staying at The Savoy with her on the Via Venito, which is a few doors down from where we stayed before, which was three years ago. We stayed at the Regina Baglioni and I’m sure we’ll re visit as it was a very special hotel. Plus I mention it in my book, Adrianna Jasmine stays there.

So two nights in my Italy my lovely, lovely Italy. We’re going to try and pack it all in as we don’t have long, but I think in typical Carly and Catherine style I’m sure we’ll have great fun!

Catherine x

Oh to see my book on the shelves of a major book supplier like Waterstones would be a dream come true. I know lots of aspiring authors feel the same but you know what it could happen!

Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts…

Also just brought myself some nice new skinny Lee jeans v happy!

Catherine x

“Looking forward to the second part of your novel, I always rate a book by the way in which it emotionally effects me and it most certainly did! Thoroughly got into it and found it to be an unpredictable, emotional journey. Loved the recipes and quotes at each chapter and cant wait to try them out!”

Judy Write, 2012

If I do then I will go through it from top to toe which I’m looking forward to as I can’t remember a lot in regards to what I’ve actually written. That’s probably a good thing because it’ll be like reading a story that I’ve not read before so it will be exciting!

I will check for spelling errors, not that I’m a master of that, try to word sentences better if needs be and I know I have to add some elements to the chapter intros like recipes, quotes and merry quips!

Yes will look forward to it.

Ooh I hope your a vampire as well as witch fan!

I’m aiming for the book to be printed and bound for the summer which is when I hope to have my second launch.

Things I need to do!

Finish marketing proposal for Gardeners

Save proposal onto disk so a friend can print it off, my printer is incompatible with my lap top.

Send a copy of Sweet Jasmine to the new title show case.

Contact Wessex autistic society regarding the Christchurch food fair, as I wish to showcase my book!

Go through my second book.

Email it to proof reader Alice

Work on back cover

Order a new batch of first books

Keep positive and fill myself with new sourced energy!!!

Remember my book can be brought via my web site catherinesabatina.com and is available to download through kindle.

Catherine x

The students, who were a little nervous, asked me some lovely questions about what inspired me to write and did I struggle in school due to my dyslexia.

The questions asked had obviously been well thought out and researched. Well done kids glad I could be part of your project!

Catherine x

How exciting. Jen the radio presenter, wants to speak to me about my book and aqua Zumba.

I have to go to Dorchester for my interview, which I’m looking forward to because it’s lovely over there.

Cool!

Catherine x

However I was informed that the little one is indeed dyslexic like me and as a result is enduring a hard time at school. Apparently children as they often are, are being somewhat cruel to her due to struggling with certain subjects. Of course this is extremely upsetting for the child and has left her feeling hurt and confused.

This is often the case for adults and children who struggle whilst learning certain subjects and leads to frustration and then onto to anger. None of those two feelings are healthy.

So I was asked for my opinion regarding the little girl. I informed her grandma that firstly her parents should contact the British Dyslexics Association to decipher what form of dyslexia the child has and where her strengths and challenges lie. Then to perhaps offer the little girl additional one to one support for example in Maths and English. This will allow the child to learn in a style that suits her and at her own pace. She may even
find it fun! Then to encourage her to develop all the skills that she is talented in. Apparently the child shows promise in regards to drawing, art and craft. Hmmm I see a future architect, or wildlife photographer in the midst!

I also offered to write to the little girl and explain that the way she is has nothing what so ever to do with being stupid and that dyslexics are some of the most creative, colourful and in some cases, the most brilliant minded people on the planet. Winston Churchill was one of us!!! I will also advise her to ignore the children who are taunting her because they simply do not understand our way of thinking.

So little one keep up with your drawing and stay calm and content in regards to who you are.

Catherine x

Alas I cannot, as I have plenty to do such as teaching my classes, contacting the London book fair as I’m going to exhibit my book there in April, talking to Waterstones and much more. Plus I’m on a Pilates workshop on Saturday. I need energy and I need it quick!

Still it’s best to be busy than not and I am grateful for all the work and pending opportunities life is offering me.

Anyhoo I’m going to have a nap as I have Abs and Back, Zumba and Body Balance to teach at tea time.

Catherine x

Carry on reading!

Catherine x

Main Character, Adrianna Jasmine. A master baker, self-proclaimed strudel and gifted witch. Love terrifies her, men worship her and she can’t help shape shifting into her cats!

The Mother, Sicily. An overdramatic, hyperactive and absolutely hilarious witch who used to be a dancer at the Moulin Rouge back in the day. She is totally dedicated to the craft, adores her daughter but is not the sort of woman you want to cross.

Sarah, Adrianna Jasmine’s best friend. Not particularly gifted when it comes to witch craft but she has a heart of gold, is obsessed with celebrities and works for the family business ‘Princess Sarah’s Coffee and Magic Shop.’

Kristobella, Sicily’s sister. A warm and loving witch who runs a very successful clothing boutique. She takes no nonsense from her sister.

Carolina Plum. The sensual and sexy witch with the magical embrace, full of old Hollywood charm and charisma.

Clementine, Adrianna Jasmine’s stunning blonde cousin who dabbles with the dark stuff. Watch out she could be trouble!

Bella Bell. A friend of Sicily’s they go way back.

Mrs Sparrow. An old wise witch.

Mrs Berry. An old yet powerful witch with secrets as deep as the ocean.