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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 17:02:32 GMT
Hi guys, Hayley's new biography is entitled 'Hayley Westenra: In Her Own Voice'. LOVELY! It is published by Virgin Books and will be available for sale on 25 Oct 2007 in hardcover. Pre-order it now on Amazon.co.uk! I love the cover - it's one of my favourite Hayley shots. Very best wishes, Stephany i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifEdit by Roger on 30th October 2008: If you have not yet read the book, you may prefer to avoid this thread as, inevitably, a few "secrets" are likely to be revealed. |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 17:27:18 GMT
It is also available on WHSmith and, very surprinsigly, on Amazon France  It is not yet listed on Amazon US and Amazon Germany. |
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Post by grant on Jul 8, 2007 17:42:05 GMT
WOW Stephany!!
I also love the cover photograph. Now I'm getting very excited and can't wait to get hold of a copy!!
It's interesting though, because when Steve Abbott broke the news about the book at Telford, I'm sure he said it wouldn't be available until December.
I won't order a copy yet as Hayley might just do a signing somewhere on the release date. We shall have to wait and see, but the date is already in my diary.
Love
Grant
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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 17:46:43 GMT
I won't order a copy yet either. Hopefully Hayley will be around the UK in October  It's so fantastic that the book is a hardcover. More expensive, sure, but so much better than a paperback!! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifStephany  |
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Post by Andrew on Jul 8, 2007 17:57:11 GMT
Hi All, Well I know the Wimbledon tennis finals were this weekend, but somebody else around here seems to be on the ball... Thanks for the "heads up" on the news about Hayley's latest biography Stephany  I'm sure it will be a HUGE HIT!!!!  Andrew |
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Post by Andrew on Jul 8, 2007 18:02:25 GMT
I won't order a copy yet either. Hopefully Hayley will be around the UK in October It's so fantastic that the book is a hardcover. More expensive, sure, but so much better than a paperback!! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifStephany Hi Stephany, My guess is that you are either very heavy handed with books or you like to lean on hardbacks when you are writing?  If you were thinking of the latter (perish the thought!!! ) don't use a "biro" pen!!!  Andrew |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 18:04:32 GMT
It is clearly stated that the book's author is Hayley Westenra (although Darren's Henley name is also mentioned). It should be extremely interesting to have her point of view and see how she looks back on her career. Gosh - I'm talking as if she was at the end of her career and she's only 20!!! Andrew, hardcovers are more durable! It's better for items I want to keep i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifHowever, I don't really see myself reading it in the Parisian metro  Best wishes, Stephany PS : Yay for Federer! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Not yay for Venus who beat a French  |
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Post by grant on Jul 8, 2007 18:09:04 GMT
It is clearly stated that the book's author is Hayley Westenra (although Darren's Henley name is also mentioned). It should be extremely interesting to have her point of view and see how she looks back on her career. Gosh - I'm talking as if she was at the end of her career and she's only 20!!! Best wishes, Stephany PS : Yay for Federer! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Not yay for Venus who beat a French Hi Stephany When we were talking to Steve about the book at Telford, he was saying that Hayley's voice was suffering because she was spending so much time on the telephone because of the book. It seems therefore that Darren Henley is actually 'writing' the book, but using Hayley's words. Grant |
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Post by Andrew on Jul 8, 2007 18:13:14 GMT
Hi Stephany, I guess Darren Henley must have edited down all the material which Hayley provided- thereby making him a co-author... I suppose (from mere speculation) that the book is perhaps an autobiography but has been labelled as a biography due to Darren's input. Who knows? I guess Hayley will tell us all in due course! I'm really looking forward to reading this! Andrew |
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Post by postscript on Jul 8, 2007 18:30:06 GMT
Hi guys, Hayley's new biography is entitled 'Hayley Westenra: In Her Own Voice'. LOVELY! It is published by Virgin Books and will be available for sale on 25 Oct 2007 in hardcover. Pre-order it now on Amazon.co.uk! I love the cover - it's one of my favourite Hayley shots. Very best wishes, Stephany i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifPresumably that's it? The publisher relying on the spine and back cover for therr identity? It's a superb cover. Clean crisp typography and a very lovely picture. Peter S. |
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Post by Stephany on Jul 8, 2007 19:13:01 GMT
Thanks Andrew & Grant for the information. I googled Darren Henley's name and, from what I read, he's the managing editor of Classic FM. He also writes regularly for Classic FM magazine. That would explain his writing skills and his knowledge of classical music in general. He also wrote Aled Jones' autobiography[/url] for the same publisher two years ago. Aled & Mr Henley were considered as 'co-authors' and I suppose it will be the same with Hayley. See below : Best wishes, Stephany |
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Post by roger on Jul 8, 2007 19:34:20 GMT
Quite so, Stephany. My one regret about the original biography was the fact that it was only ever published as a paperback. Thanks for finding the information so well in advance of the publication date. Roger |
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Post by dutchjoyce on Jul 8, 2007 20:33:31 GMT
WWWW@@@wwww, another book!!!!
I like the cover,looks FANTASTIC!!!
Can't wait to read it...I remember when "the world at her feet", arrived, from New Zealand, i was reading it in one day, sitting in my garden, while sun was shining!!greetzzJOYCE.
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Post by canuck on Jul 8, 2007 22:39:13 GMT
Hayley's is, for sure, an inspirational story that needs to be told. She is such a positive role model for youngsters everywhere; the world needs more people like her.
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Post by Andrew on Jul 8, 2007 23:02:38 GMT
Hayley's is, for sure, an inspirational story that needs to be told. She is such a positive role model for youngsters everywhere; the world needs more people like her. [/size] Hi Gabinzki,
I wholeheartedly agree with what you say here... along with the majority of people around the globe!!!
Hayley really stands out from the crowd and leaves others standing in awe! Hayley is an extremely gifted musician and a wonderful person...
R E S P E C T !!!!
Andrew |
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If you were thinking of the latter (perish the thought!!! 
