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Jean-Francois Rodrigues

 

Well it's been a tough journey and the,

"The Reluctant Mr Mum", is the first novella in a series of titles aimed at parents or soon to be parent seeking to find out how much fun and not so much fun life can be after the birth of a bouncy baby. Browse through my site and hopefully you'll enjoy the first chapter as well as other useful pieces of information. Thank you for taking the time to visit, Jean-Francois

 

 

Fathers Day 2012

With Fathers Day quickly approaching, I am working on some new promotion events, check back for more details.

 

Bookies Take a Bet on Booker, is the recently published article in the highly respected literary industry news publication Writers News. The article talks about my  recent placing a bet on winning the Man Booker Prize. Reporter Tina Jackson poses an interesting question. How do writers get motivated ? read more ..

 

UK National Novel Writing Month - BBC  Mention

It's national Novel Month in the Uk and today Friday 8th October 2011, The Reluctant Mr Mum was fortunate to have a brief mention and read out on the BBC One Breakfast Show.

   

News Update William Hill Offer 100 -  1 on winning The Man Booker Prize before the age of 60

 

                      

 

For the full story  published in the Hertfordshire Mercury Newspaper please click on the  below link

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The Story has also appeared in the University Of Portsmouth Alumni Website

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Exclusive

Pre-release of the opening chapter from the un-published The Reluctant Mr Mum

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Links of Interest 

          

comic Strip by Yusmana

 

Book Trailer

 

 

Head way is being made with regards to producing a dynamic book trailer for "The Reluctant Mr Mum". The aim is for the trailer to tell a story in a way that captures the imagination of those that view it. The release will directly follow the launch of the book itself, so keep watch for its release, as it will mark an exciting point in the  journey to launch "The Reluctant Mr Mum" to the  general public.

 

 

Fathers Called to Survey

 

The media has over this year given the topic of parental and paternity leave considerable coverage. However, little time has been given to what fathers think. The Fatherhood Institute is giving dads an opportunity to give their views on the subject through the completion of a quick survey. Click on link for the survey

 

 

The Reluctant Mr Mum Video Interview with

"Where Parents Talk.com and on YouTube

 

 

Click on image to view interview and don't forget to click "LIKE"

 

 

The majority of the radio shows, which i have been fortunate enough to be interviewed on, originate from the rapid media growth of online radio and in particular to Blog Talk Radio. Click on the video below to find out exactly how online radio can benefit YOU!

 

 

 

 
     
          

 

 

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The Reluctant Mr Mum for your radio show. Click for more information

 

 

Radio ShowTour News

 

 

The radio tour of the United States of America and Canada is gathering pace, so much so that I have now extended my reach to Australia.

 

October 24th, I will have the pleasure of appearing as a guest on radio show "ShareTheCandy"

 

 

 

On the 30th November 2011, I will be interviewed on the The1Essence Radio on lets talk books with The1Essence

 

  

 

 

On Thursday 1st Dec 2011, I have the  Honour of appearing as a guest 

on the  "Lets Talk with Bianca & Phillip" (Life, love and Parenting). on  WSTC 1400/WLNK 1350. Fairfield County News Talk. Click for more details.

 

 

 

2nd Dec 17:00 GMT, I will be on the Hollis Chapman Talk Show, check back for further updates.

 

 

On Wednesday 28th Dec 2011, I will be a guest on the Talk Radio Show hosted by the lovely Dr Daisy Sutherland. Check back for more details. However,  should you like to listen to  some archived shows click on trhe link below for more details.

 

Family Talk Radio Show

 

 

 

Past Shows

 

Wednesday 5th October, I  had a great time talking to Sandi Schwartz hot of the leading Edge Parenting Show. Details of when the interview will be available on iTunes for downloads 

 

   

 

Tuesday 16th August, I transcended the global airwaves to Australia for an opportunity to spend quality time with the Dads On The-       Air radio show host Bill Kable  See the main page for the interview

 

 

 

 

Thursday the 23rd June was when the long awaited and what was sure to be an interesting interview with Lianne Castelino, from the Where Parents Talk the online portal, proved not to disappoint. 

                     

 L. Castelino

 

 

A Touch of Grace online radio show will conclude what has been a very busy week. Host Glenn Grace carried out the interview which as expected touched on subject of househusbands and of course my book. Please visit the radio interview page for further details.

 

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It's another new posting in the virtual world for The Reluctant Mr Mum on the great website owned and managed by Raymond Klesc Alan Author of Return To Earth.  

 

 

Hope you have an opportunity  to visit Raymond's Site there's a lot of interesting information especially if you're into books.  Click on title for a direct link to the New Book Journal or on the Media Coverage Page

 

 

 DresserAfterDark Show

Great news! New interveiw planned for June 17th on the reknowned Dresser After Dark Show, hosted by Michael Ray Dresser. Check back for more details. Click on link

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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