Author Laurence Fearnley (better known to many of you as Kanuka) has published a new novel that may be of interest to perfumistas:
A fascinating novel about following one's nose . . .
A compelling and poignant search for identity through perfume.
Granny Seren told me I had a natural talent for perfume making, and I believed her because she seemed to know what she was talking about and she never lied. It was Seren who introduced me to the idea of a signature scent.
As a university lecturer, Siân didn’t need a signature scent to know who she was. But, prompted by her job loss following restructuring of the humanities – and the effect this has on her identity – she begins to construct a perfume of herself. Note by perfume note, referencing scent memories and recent events, she rebuilds herself, Scented.
Scented by Laurence Fearnley will be available from Penguin on September 17. In Australia and New Zealand it will be in Paperback (256 pages) or Kindle versions; in the UK and US, it will be Kindle only (current prices at Amazon: £5.00 and $11.99).
If you're in New Zealand, you can find a list of her upcoming author talks here.
Excellent — preordered!
Very exciting!
Congratulations, Kanuka
Oh yay! Congratulations, Kanuka!
Wow, i am impressed!
How exciting! Congrats, Kanuka!
Congratulations! I’m looking forward to reading this.
Oh how cool! Congratulations Kanuka!
Oh, fab! I’ve been looking forward to this since Kanuka first mentioned it.
How wonderful, congratulations!
How delightful!
Fantastic news Kanuka! Congratulations!
Congratulations! I love the jacket!
Thanks everyone for your kind wishes. It is always a nervewracking experience so we’ll see how it goes.
How amazing! Congratulations Kanuka!
Great idea for a book ! Congratulations !
This is so great! Congrats, Kanuka!
My congratulations as well. It must be wonderful to have the gift of storytelling.
Congratulations, Kanuka!
Lovely! Congratulations, Kanuka!
Congratulations, Kanuka! I’m really looking forward to reading this!
Yay! I just found you thanks to Robin’s new reading poll. I missed this days post somehow!! The cover is beautiful, I can’t wait to read it. Congratulations to you Kanuka, this is really exciting!