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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 14-Feb-14 16:51:26

How do you feel about getting older? Whether it's a pet peeve or, equally, something you like, let us know (in no more than two sentences) and you could appear in a brand new novel.

Pan Macmillan publishers want to get a snapshot of real women’s feelings about ageing. A selection of these will be included in the new book The Time of our Lives by Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller Maeve Haran.

You might remember Maeve as the author of 90’s smash hit Having It All, a novel that sparked huge debate about whether women could work and have a family, and much more besides. As well as being a brilliant read, her new book is about four friends in their early sixties, and the new issues they face, twenty years older than the protagonists of Having it All.

Everyone who posts a comment will be entered into a draw to win one of 20 exclusive early reading copies of The Time of Their Lives, and everyone whose comments are used will be entered into a draw to win a luxury forest cabin break for four people – details HERE.

We also have an exclusive extract from the book which you can read here.

lizzeegee Mon 07-Apr-14 13:36:54

OMG, just received the email telling me I'm one of the winners, shock so chuffed. Congrats to other winners and enjoy your luxury break Maggie! smile

faybelle Mon 07-Apr-14 14:41:01

Wow I am one of the winners too thankyou gransnet.

Congrats to all the other winners and especially Maggiemaybe on winning the break. I am looking forward to receiving my copy of the book smile

Aka Mon 07-Apr-14 17:51:06

Thank you I'll look forward to my advance copy. Congratulations to Maggiemay smile

tracyliz Mon 07-Apr-14 18:01:26

Thank you so much.What a wonderful start to my week,I'm very thrilled but can't remember just what my words of wisdom were !?
Well done and enjoy your lovely break Maggie.

Maggiemaybe Mon 07-Apr-14 19:08:49

Thank you so much, all you lovely Gransnetters. I love this site! smile

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 24-Apr-14 14:58:29

Hi all, the publisher has been in touch and suggested you may prefer having a copy of the book with your comments in, rather than the early reading copies - these won't be in the warehouse until 19 May.

We've dropped you an email about this - let us know if you'd still prefer the early reading copy, instead of the copy with your comments.

Mimidl Thu 24-Apr-14 18:33:56

I find I'm more comfortable with myself now. I've got rid of people who emotionally drained me so am much happier!

Ana Thu 24-Apr-14 19:00:22

That's good, Mimidl, but you do realise this competition closed some time ago, don't you? smile

kittylester Thu 24-Apr-14 20:31:51

Ana grin

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 24-Apr-14 20:42:46

grin

Ana Thu 24-Apr-14 21:35:36

Aww! I was actually being kind there...hmm

TwiceAsNice Fri 25-Apr-14 15:37:45

Worst thing about getting older more aches and pains
Best thing my beautiful granddaughters and the time I get to spend with them.

Nonu Fri 25-Apr-14 16:35:51

twice the competion is now Finished!!
Chuckle