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Loaded
12-02-2012, 17:42
My friend Lee Bullen is writing his personal account of life in Tenerife during "la crisis" and his own personal crisis - you can support his project by reading more on http://www.facebook.com/besetbook

Synopisis:

A single-father swims against a tide of woe while coming to terms with his autistic son's worsening condition. Recently-divorced, broke and unemployed, Lee Bullen is in personal crisis, struggling on an island in economic crisis, during the Global Financial Crisis... 'Beset' – a humorous, personal account of one man's life during the early 2010's.

Donations are welcome via his website http://www.leebullen.com/ - some of the proceeds will be going to an Autism Charity

It would be great to get some support from the Forum with this project, please spread the word as much as possible!!!

Loaded
15-02-2012, 00:43
Please help guys

caroletenerife
15-02-2012, 02:50
Have you asked the Book Swap shop in Porto Colon, he could perhaps advertise that the author will be there one day to meet people. Is there not a book club somewhere that could review it. x

Loaded
15-02-2012, 18:51
Good shout Carole thanks

Oberon
17-02-2012, 11:45
Seems to me to be nothing more than a very poorly written blog.
the ocean breeze develops a grandiose sense of being and blows up into a smiting gust and douses my lower legs in warm pis. “**** you, Universe!” I shout

So why am I being asked to donate money in order to fund the cannabis dependency that he seems so proud of having. The web site is asking for money.

It is probably this drug habit that is causing his depression. It is certainly contributing to his dire financial situation. I'm pretty sure his garbled prose would be more readable if he weren't stoned.
His kids would rather have a Dad who isn't off his head; although they don't know it yet, they'll work it out one day. And, I think his friends should tell him.

Oberon
17-02-2012, 15:53
Can you also send me the link where '****' is spelt incorrectly .......Sorry Lee, I think it was probably a slip of my mouse, I honestly didn't mean to miss-quote you. Apologies.

I get it, the autism is true, the drugs aren't true.
Ok, well done for being enterprising and I wish you well. It's always good to see somebody doing something.
Thing is, these days everyone's a writer ...... and everyone else is a critic.

Let's say it's just not my type of thing. But good luck mate - you go for it.

Loaded
17-02-2012, 17:17
thats the beauty of the internet, ANYONE can get exposure for their project if there is support and they do it well it enough - still needs to be a story worth telling that is of interest, and also needs to be well written - while this particular story may not hit home for some, there will be others who it definitely will appeal to and they will enjoy the writing style- either way it's nice to support someone trying to get some exposure for both their project, a good cause and the island we all love.

sunseeker
26-02-2012, 11:34
joined his fb group last week. :)

Loaded
26-02-2012, 12:14
Thanks Sunseeker, First 4 chapters are all online now

Lee Bullen
05-09-2012, 15:51
Hi,
For anyone interested, the book is finished and available from Amazon next week! S'been 8 months, lots of tears and many self-pleasing smiles to get here, but she's finally good to go... hope you check it out and like it. Let me know.

Loaded
05-09-2012, 19:54
As soons as its available I will be buying a copy despite having a free one in my inbox - thanks for that mate

Lee Bullen
05-09-2012, 21:39
No probs, JP. Hope yer like it when you come to reading it... by the way, did you see this article about BESET on Island Connection's website today? http://www.islandconnections.eu/1000003/1000009/0/37568/tenerife-article.html

Loaded
07-09-2012, 22:46
I certainly did amigo, congrats on that too. Will post a review here when I've read the book entirely!

Lee Bullen
10-09-2012, 10:58
If anyone is interested, my crisis-themed book set during this relentless recession is out today! Ultimately 'BESET' is an aspirational story of self-discovery; think 'The Pursuit of Happyness' meets 'Eat, Pray, Love' and you won't be far off. Hope you don't mind the shameless plug, only I'm rather giddy today!
Nab a copy from Amazon(.com, co.uk or .es) sometime - Author Profile: http://ow.ly/dAqSf - thanks all ;) :jumping:

Skeggy
10-09-2012, 12:29
I am reading it at the moment, will comment on completion.........

Suej
10-09-2012, 12:38
If anyone is interested, my crisis-themed book set during this relentless recession is out today! Ultimately 'BESET' is an aspirational story of self-discovery; think 'The Pursuit of Happyness' meets 'Eat, Pray, Love' and you won't be far off. Hope you don't mind the shameless plug, only I'm rather giddy today!
Nab a copy from Amazon(.com, co.uk or .es) sometime - Author Profile: http://ow.ly/dAqSf - thanks all ;) :jumping:

Hi Lee! I saw an article in the Tenerife Weekly about your book! I will download it to my kindle today! Good luck with it!

Loaded
10-09-2012, 12:58
Is there a way of downloading it without a kindle????????? Is there a link to it somewhere?

Lee Bullen
10-09-2012, 15:01
Is there a way of downloading it without a kindle????????? Is there a link to it somewhere?

Hi. Yeh, you'll be able to order printed copies from Amazon too shortly (just setting it up). Depending on interest, I may even think about ordering in a small batch for local sale... ;)

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I am reading it at the moment, will comment on completion.........

Blimey! How daunting... erm, can I just say how pleasant your avatar is looking today, sir - and that your mood profile of 'friendly' really doesn't do you justice......

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Hi Lee! I saw an article in the Tenerife Weekly about your book! I will download it to my kindle today! Good luck with it!

Thanks a lot, Sue. Hope you like it... :)

Loaded
10-09-2012, 16:05
Paperback for the win!

Suej
10-09-2012, 17:24
I have just downloaded it to my Kindle from Amazon £1.95 Bargain!!! I'm about to finish a book so will be starting Lee's book tomorrow! I just love reading true life experiences of people who live in Tenerife! :coffee:

lynnangela
10-09-2012, 18:50
you dont need a kindle to get kindle books, you can download the kindle app for free from amazon and read books on your laptop, ipad or smart phone.

I do however have a kindle so im off to buy this right now!

Megaloo
10-09-2012, 19:21
I downloaded this to my IPad today, I have not done mcuh reading lately but will start it soon. Yes bargain at 1.95Euros

Lee Bullen
10-09-2012, 21:25
Thanks for the purchases and comments guys! - I hope you enjoy it..... :shy:

marbro8
10-09-2012, 22:13
Thanks for the purchases and comments guys! - I hope you enjoy it..... :shy:will download now and read in a few weeks round the pool on el mirador;)

Suej
10-09-2012, 22:15
Can I just ask is this "instead of" or "as well as" the other thread that Lee started? :wink:

Lee Bullen
10-09-2012, 22:29
Haha... this is an old one started by Loaded in February which has resurfaced (I may 'ave 'ad something to do with that tho! :shy:)...
Marbro8, thanks a lot! Enjoy your time round the pool...

marbro8
10-09-2012, 22:48
Haha... this is an old one started by Loaded in February which has resurfaced (I may 'ave 'ad something to do with that tho! :shy:)...
Marbro8, thanks a lot! Enjoy your time round the pool...

just downloaded it mate and you have got a 5* review on amazon well done;)

Loaded
10-09-2012, 22:50
Lee how have the locals taken to the book? I know you were translating the book as you went , is this coming soon too?

carpenter
11-09-2012, 00:35
I'm not a reader but I wish you all the luck with your book sir!

Lee Bullen
12-09-2012, 11:01
I'm not a reader but I wish you all the luck with your book sir!

Thanks a lot! And to you, kind carpenter! :)

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Lee how have the locals taken to the book? I know you were translating the book as you went , is this coming soon too?

About 1/3 of it has been translated, and the 8 or 9 chapters that have been done were well received locally... hopefully soon I'll have a fully-translated version en español! ;) ...

Loaded
12-09-2012, 14:12
Cool, I'm waiting for the paperback Version mate! Signed of course!

curlytop
12-09-2012, 23:57
I'm off to bed with Lee - well, with the kindle version of his book. Just downloaded it from Amazon and I'm looking forward to a good read. Here goes.....

davship
14-09-2012, 10:29
Hi,
For anyone interested, the book is finished and available from Amazon next week! S'been 8 months, lots of tears and many self-pleasing smiles to get here, but she's finally good to go... hope you check it out and like it. Let me know.

Any chance of it going to Kindle Lee?

minimadmandy
14-09-2012, 13:30
Hi,
For anyone interested, the book is finished and available from Amazon next week! S'been 8 months, lots of tears and many self-pleasing smiles to get here, but she's finally good to go... hope you check it out and like it. Let me know.

Lee is your book only available for Kindle? I have a Ipad is there a download for this too?

karinagal
14-09-2012, 14:16
Lee is your book only available for Kindle? I have a Ipad is there a download for this too?

You can get a Kindle app from iTunes for your iPad..

minimadmandy
14-09-2012, 18:11
You can get a Kindle app from iTunes for your iPad..

Thanks - I have just downloaded it.

Lee Bullen
26-09-2012, 11:37
Hi,
On Thursday 27th September I'm giving away my novel, 'BESET'; a related short-story called 'Tom, **** & Harry' and a collection of sitcom scripts titled 'Unmade Classics'.

Please view my Amazon author profile and pick-up several good reads for literally nada! http://ow.ly/e03dB

Hope you enjoy my life's work for such scant remuneration, but it will be worth it to bring a little pleasure to the world's kindle lovers...

Lee Bullen
27-09-2012, 07:38
Hi,
On Thursday 27th September I'm giving away my novel, 'BESET'; a related short-story called 'Tom, **** & Harry' and a collection of sitcom scripts titled 'Unmade Classics'.

Please view my Amazon author profile and pick-up several good reads for literally nada! http://ow.ly/e03dB

Hope you enjoy my life's work for such scant remuneration, but it will be worth it to bring a little pleasure to the world's kindle lovers...

Lines are now open!... :jumping:

Megaloo
27-09-2012, 08:31
I take it that these are only free on Amazon.com ? I am signed up to co.uk and not available free on there.

macdonald5
27-09-2012, 08:37
I take it that these are only free on Amazon.com ? I am signed up to co.uk and not available free on there.

Same here Megaloo, free not an option

chocaholic
27-09-2012, 08:49
Its free on amazon.co.uk thanks Lee I just sent it to my kindle and will leave a review

Lee Bullen
27-09-2012, 11:59
I take it that these are only free on Amazon.com ? I am signed up to co.uk and not available free on there.

These books are free throughout all Amazon's sites, including .es / .co.uk / .de, etc... the link I provided for my profile goes to .com, but search these items in your preferred Amazon destination and they'll be free there too! ;)

Ps - They became 'free' after 9am this morning, so when you first looked it hadn't changed the pricing... everything is okay now and all 3 books are zero cents/pence! :)

Suej
27-09-2012, 12:11
I really enjoyed the book! but I have to say that I wasn't too happy with Tom **** and Harry interrupting all the time! Hope things have improved for your son Lee! I have friends who have a brain damaged son who also is autistic so could relate to your situation whole heartedly! Well done for such a well written story!:thanx:

Lee Bullen
27-09-2012, 12:51
Thanks for buying, reading and commenting on the book, Sue... appreciate your comments regarding Tom, **** & Harry (something, like marmite, that people either love or hate!) however, for me, it was just as important to the story to include the 'unspoken' thoughts and state of mind as the story itself. Gives it an extra layer of truth. I think it also breaks up some of the heavier themes with humorous element, but I totally respect your viewpoint! Thanks.

edsa
27-09-2012, 13:47
I was looking forward to reading these but I've given up trying to find then on amazon uk. If anybody has the page link for where it is on the uk site then I'll go back but can't spend any more time looking now, not even a search brings one of them up. Maybe it's just me :(

Lee Bullen
27-09-2012, 14:09
Hi,
Thanks for taking an interest in my books...
Here are the direct links to the items on amazon.co.uk:
BESET: http://ow.ly/e2afe
Tom, **** & Harry: http://ow.ly/e2ahQ
Unmade Classics: http://ow.ly/e2akY
All the best

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Hi,
Thanks for taking an interest in my books...
Here are the direct links to the items on amazon.co.uk:
BESET: http://ow.ly/e2afe
Tom, **** & Harry: http://ow.ly/e2ahQ
Unmade Classics: http://ow.ly/e2akY
All the best

edsa
27-09-2012, 14:17
Thank you Lee, that worked. I shall look forward to reading them. Also shared on facebook to spread the word.

Jenny10
27-09-2012, 14:19
Thank you Lee. Have downloaded your books, without any difficulty, and will leave feedback once I have read them :)

Megaloo
27-09-2012, 14:47
Thank you so much had previously bought Beset but now downloaded the other two.
Have not started reading any of them yet. will write when I have.

tizzywizzy
27-09-2012, 17:50
thank you Lee have just downloaded them too. I will leave a review once I have read them.http://www.4smileys.com/smileys/read-smileys/reading14.gif (http://www.4smileys.com)