Suzy P and the Trouble with Three (19 page)

Roll up, roll up, it’s time for the list of thank yous to people who helped in one way or another during the writing of this book. *readies pompoms* Cheers, whoops and shout-outs for the following utterly amazing bods…

Adrian Hughes, Oliver Hughes, the rest of my family, Catherine Sparrowhawk, Gill McLay, Ali Abedelmassieh, Lindsey Fraser, Sara Starbuck *holds aloft friendship balloon*, the lovely, lovely team at Templar – especially Emma Goldhawk, Will Steele, Helen Boyle, Jayne Roscoe, Jess Dean and Annie Godfrey, Jo Nadin, Kay Woodward, Marie-Louise Jensen, Lucy Spedo-Mirandola, Zoe Davis, Claire Park (excellent obs and gynae advice, any mistakes completely my own), Neil Griffiths for the photos (visit him o nline at www.griffithsphotography.co.uk), the amazing bloggers and reviewers who were so super-lovely about
Me, Suzy P.
and last, but by no means least, YOU. Yes, you! I cannot thank you enough for picking up and reading this book. I hope you enjoyed it.

Karen Saunders
often gets asked where the inspiration for her character Suzy Puttock comes from. The truth is, she’s a walking, talking disaster zone, just like Suzy. If you ever meet Karen, ask about her most embarrassing moments. She’s got
loads
.

After Karen graduated with a degree in English Literature from Warwick University, she did lots of different jobs, like selling Christmas hampers, answering telephones and working in PR. She didn’t like any of them much, so went back to university to complete an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. She’s been making up stories about badgers, pop stars, fairies, cars, superheroes and klutzy teenage girls ever since.

1)
I was taken camping every year as a child. The last night I spent in a tent there was a huge storm, my tent leaked and I was ill. I vowed never to camp again.

2)
I’m shorter than you’d think.

3)
I’m a walking disaster area. I gave myself concussion getting into a car, and ended up with my arm in a plaster cast after opening a window.

4)
My eyes change colour.

5)
My favourite foods are cheese, chocolate and potatoes. Not together. That would be weird.

You can find me online at: www.karensaunders.co.uk

facebook.com/karensaunderswriter

@writingkaren

Suzy tweets too: @suzyputtock

Do come and say hello!

I’m Suzy Puttock (yes, Puttock with a
P
), fourteen years old and a total disaster magnet.

My life’s full of ups and downs. My loved-up big sister Amber’s getting married and wants lime green bridesmaids’ dresses. I’m not happy about that.

But there’s this hot new guy, Zach, just started at my school. I
am
happy about that. Only… I’ve had a boyfriend since forever, Danny.

So now I’m all kinds of confused!

ISBN 978–1–84877–296–0 £6.99

‘A must-read.’
Girl Talk

‘It’s immensely likable and absolutely hilarious! I look forward to reading more by this fab author.’
Bookster Reviews

‘A lively, heart-warming story, sure to put a smile on your face.’
Luisa Plaja
, author of
Diary of a Mall Girl