U Star Novels

There’s A New Pride & Prejudice Mash-Up In Town

2011-11-29T19:37:00.000Z

- Personalised Novel Publisher, U Star Novels Launches Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery -

Teddington, United Kingdom – 17 November 2011 – Award winning publisher of personalised novels, U Star Novels has launched their own steamy mash-up of Pride & Prejudice.

Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery features the original text of Jane Austen’s beloved novel with all-new scenes of naughtiness, frolics and sexual misadventure taking place within the prim drawing rooms of Pemberley!

The new passages include startling details of Jane’s brief stay at Netherfield, Lydia’s steamy wedding night with Mr Wickham and a number of steamy encounters between Elizabeth and Darcy.

If you have always wanted to know what Elizabeth & Darcy get up to behind closed doors, or the x-rated parodies of the Bennet sisters described in such a proper, old-fashioned way, Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery is too delightful to pass up!

The publisher, who already allows anyone to step into Pride & Prejudice with their personalised version of the original edition, is also offering any couple to star as Elizabeth Bennet & Mr Darcy in Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery as well.

“Sex was one of the topics Jane Austen was never explicit about in her novels, but if she had, we think it would be something like this,” said Katie Olver, founder of U Star Novels.com

“Our personalised version of Pride & Prejudice is exceptionally popular, so too are our personalised romantic and erotic novels which take 30 details about a couple and weave them throughout a 160-180 novel, so Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery is really a mash-up of our most popular products too," concluded Olver.

Here is your chance to join the lives of these Victorian sisters, and experience their passions and lust for yourself!

For more information or to personalise your own copy of Pride, Prejudice & Debauchery please click here

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Notes to Editors:

U Star Novels is prepared to offer money off coupons, exclusive reader promotions or prizes for competitions.

Samples are available on request.

For more information, please contact:

Katie Olver
U Star Novels
E: kolver@ustarnovels.com
T: 020 8614 6816

Win a publishing contract! Could you be an erotic novelist? | iVillage UK

2011-10-25T11:43:00.000+01:00

We are looking for the authentic voice of women’s erotic writing, with a first prize of a publishing deal for a 40,000-word novel including annual royalties.

If you’ve always fancied a career as a writer, crafting twists and turns, grabbing your reader by the hand and whisking through a lip-licking adventure, then this could be your big chance.

U-Star novels focus on personalised romance and erotica experiences, and we want to celebrate the romantic lives we enjoy as women in 2011. We want to unearth a writer who can write about erotic experiences in real, identifiable language and set steamy encounters in settings to which women everywhere can relate.

How do I enter?

You need to send your 1,000-word steamy short story to novelcomp@nbcuni.com in the body of the email, or as .doc or .rtf attachment. Make sure you tell us your name, and contact details.

Stories should be double-spaced and font size 12.

The story must be original and all your own words, so let your imagination run wild!

Need some inspiration?
To help get you in the mood for a steamy writing session, check out the iVillagers’ sexual fantasies gallery or share your ideas on the Let's Talk About Sex message board.

Terms and conditions:
Entrants must submit a 1,000 word short story. This entry will not necessarily become the 40,000 novel for which they receive the publishing deal.

Content can be ‘steamy’ but purely pornographic content will not be considered.

Entries must be original works that have not been submitted to any other competitions, publishers or agents.

U Star publishing deal is subject to writers contract being signed.

Entries must be submitted by email by October 31, 2011. The winner will be chosen by iVillage.co.uk and U-Star Novels.

Read more: Win a publishing contract! Could you be an erotic novelist? | iVillage UK http://www.ivillage.co.uk/win-a-publishing-contract-could-you-be-erotic-novelist/135455#ixzz1bmygJMVw

U Star Novels in Running for UK Small Business Crown | PRLog

2011-09-20T12:32:00.000+01:00

Sep 20, 2011 - Voting is now under way to find the overall O2 Smarta 100 Business of the Year, winning £10,000 courtesy of O2.

U Star Novels, started in 2006, is the world’s leading publisher of personalised novels for adults.

Their romantic and erotic novels make couples the star of their own novel, where up to 30 different features and traits are inserted into their chosen novel, including; their names, where they live, where they work, eye colour, hair colour, favourite colour for clothing, favourite perfume and many more which are then weaved throughout a 160-180 page paperback novel starring them on every page.

The perfect gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s, Christmas, hen parties and more.

U Star Classics allows anyone to step into a personalised edition of their favourite classic book starring alongside their friends, family members or even work colleagues! The plot remains the same, the only thing that changes is that it could be you following the yellow brick road, or your brother hunting vampires in the darkest depths of Transylvania, or your best friend starring in one of the best-loved romances of all time alongside her own Mr Darcy!

Commenting on their inclusion in the Smarta 100, Katie Olver, founder of U Star Novels said: “Being listed in the Smarta 100 really is an honour for us, particularly recognition for the exponential growth we have achieved over the past year.”

With book sales slumping on both sides of the Atlantic as the British and American markets experienced year-on-year declines in the first quarter of 2011, U Star Novels is bucking the trend, with 151% growth in Q1 this year.

Deborah Meaden, who was left blushing after Katie Olver’s pitch in Dragon’s Den making the star of one of her personalised novels, said of this years’ winners - “What pleases me is that these awards are championing passionate and ambitious people with brilliant ideas who’ve acted on those ideas and turned them into flourishing businesses. These small businesses and individuals are hugely important and deserve our recognition and support.”

All shortlisted companies are currently in the hands of the public, whose vote will decide the overall winner.

Voting is now underway, and U Star Novels needs your vote to be named Smarta Business of The Year. Please lodge your vote here: http://www.smarta.com/smarta100/2011-winners/u-star-novels

Voting closes 20th September.

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U Star Novels in Running for UK Small Business Crown | PRLog

Personalised Classics On U Star Novels viewed from Kaboodle

2011-04-14T16:42:00.002+01:00

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New Personalised Vampire Romance Novel 'Blood Lust'

2010-11-03T23:05:00.005Z

Hi all. The new personalised vampire romance novel 'Blood Lust' launched on Friday Nov 5th.

The synopsis to the novel is below to give you a feel for this new raunchy vampire tale.
If you like the idea, do visit the facebook fan page and hit the like button. Thanks!

Star in the Novel!

Synopsis:

It is the first night of our leading couple’s romantic holiday on the Greek island of Santorini but when they stumble across a local festival, they have no idea that they are entering a mysterious world of dark, supernatural desire. Swept up in the evening’s revelry and seduced by the intoxicating local cocktail, the night leaves them with more than just love bites. In the week that follows, our lovers find themselves fuelled by a strange energy that not only intensifies their senses but their passion too. Drawn into an electrifying underworld of sex, magic and blood lust, they must fight against the seductive lure of the local vampires or join their ranks forever. In their quest to remain human, our couple discover a passionate new depth to their love that will turn out to be their greatest weapon.

U Star Novels in The Guardian: Journalist spotlights U Star Novels personalised books against mixed public comments

2010-11-03T14:45:00.003Z

Shirley Dent, journalist for The Guardian posted an article on guardian.co.uk that mentioned personalised novels as created by U Star Novels; the article was posted on Tuesday 26 October 2010.

Have you seen the signs too? Traditional fare – puds, mince pies, and Quality Street value tins – are creeping onto requisitioned shelves with Advent calendars stacking up at the aisle ends. Book lovers, you know what this means: The novelty book is about to come into season.

If only they were like grouse and you could walk into a bookshop with a shotgun and bag a brace without anyone having to read the blasted things. But life is never that simple. Someone, somewhere is fated to have to feign happiness at receiving The People of Walmart: Shop and Awe. Still more, if news reports are to be believed, will be pretending to chuckle over Aleksandr Orlov's "memoir".

But sometimes a publication emerges that is so offensive to, well, just about everything, that we really need to stand as one and drop our collective jaw in amazed disgust.

Read the Full Article

Unique Personalized Gifts That’ll Make Sure You’re The Coolest Present Giver This Christmas

2010-08-25T18:52:00.002+01:00

- Range of Personalized Classic Novels in Which Anyone Can Star -

Russellville, KY – 24th August 2010 – This Christmas, U Star Novels, award-winning publisher of personalized novels has unveiled a collection of classic novels in which anyone can star, one of this year’s most unique Christmas gifts.

U Star Novels lets you take your favorite classic novels and change the main characters to your very own cast list. Your whole family can star in your personalized novel. You can change the cover title and even write your own personalized dedication inside the front of the book. This is one of the
coolest gift ideas around and one that the recipient will treasure forever.

Mom Becomes A Classic Heroine
Ever thought your Mom would make a good Jane Austen heroine? Now she can as she takes on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice or Emma Woodhouse in Emma . You could even cast your Dad as her real-life Mr. Darcy!

Make Dad a Star
All you need to do to give your Dad a unique gift this Christmas is put him into a personalized classic novel. Now that embarrassing deerstalker hat he’s got in the closet can come in handy as he becomes Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of The Baskervilles . Or maybe hunting vampires in the darkest depths of Transylvania is more his scene in Dracula .

Get Your Tween Into Reading…. Literally
Encouraging your tween to take an interest in books and reading is challenging for all parents. But here’s a wonderful way for them to escape into some of the greatest stories ever written and open up a whole new world of possibilities. Starring alongside six of their friends, these books can’t fail to capture their imagination.

For the girls…
Let them walk in Dorothy's ruby slippers in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz or tumble
down the rabbit hole as Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland . Even your pet can have a starring role on your journey to Oz.

For the boys…
Fly to Neverland and battle pirates in Peter Pan or share the entertaining adventures, pranks and superstitions in America’s most celebrated piece of literature, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

New Baby
Perfect for a baby’s First Christmas, why not immortalize your child’s name in a U Star classic novel. The books make a wonderful keepsake for years to come and bedtime reading sharing the many adventures ahead of them. Perfect as a stocking filler or unique Christening gift.

Hard-to-buy For…
There’s always one at Christmas! Why not have a bit of fun with these novelty gifts and cast your hard-to-buy for aunt as Aunt Polly in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or maybe you could cast your uncle as Scrooge in seasonal favorite A Christmas Carol , sure to bring many laughs around the Christmas tree this year!

All you have to do to become a literary star in your own right is replace the characters with your chosen names, on www.ustarnovels.com Once you're happy with your finished work, your very own Personalized Classic will be delivered straight to your door in 7 days.

Books and gift boxes, allowing the recipient to personalize their own book are available to buy from www.ustarnovels.com for $24.95.

A full list of personalized classics available from U Star Novels include:
Frankenstein
The Importance of Being Earnest
Jane Eyre
The Three Musketeers
Black Beauty
Emma
Great Expectations
Treasure Island
Peter Pan
Little Women
Alice in Wonderland
Wizard of Oz
Pride & Prejudice
Romeo & Juliet
Dracula
The Hound of The Baskervilles
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
A Christmas Carol

U Star Novels Named As A National Finalist in the 2009 HSBC Start-Up Stars

2009-09-28T12:16:00.001+01:00

- Personalised Novel Business One of the Top 25 Start Ups in the UK -

U Star Novels, publishers of the UK’s first personalised novels for adults named as a National Finalist in the HSBC Start-Up Stars awards, a national business event supported by Sky News.

The awards, now in its ninth year, which are also backed by the Daily Express, recognises, supports and celebrates the initiative and dedication shown by new business in the UK.

U Star Novels offers the UK’s first personalised novels for adults. A successful sector in America, romantic fiction is also one of the fastest growing sectors of book publishing in Britain. U Star Novels has uniquely tapped into this industry by being the first company to offer any couple the chance to star in their very own personalised romance novel.

By making best use of advances in print-on-demand technology, U Star Novels’ award-winning business model has shaken up the printing industry and also meets the increasing demand for ‘personalised’ gifts.

U Star Novels is one of 25 companies to secure a place in the National Finals.

HSBC’s Business Marketing Manager, Peter Nutton, said: “We thought that in a year in which there had been severe economic constraints the quality of entrants might suffer, but they have been as strong as ever. The selection process was very difficult.”

Head of Business Banking for HSBC, Huw Morgan, said:“We hope the success of U Star Novels in this year’s HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards will help it go from strength to strength, as well as prove to other budding entrepreneurs that business dreams really can be turned into reality.”

Co-founder and Managing Director Katie Olver says, ‘Setting up a new business is a huge challenge, and once you’ve launched a successful company it’s great to have that effort recognised. We’re delighted to be through to the next stage of these awards.”

U Star Novels is a step closer to scooping the top title and a cheque for £25,000 courtesy of HSBC. Start-Up Stars supporter, Google, will be offering £11,000 worth of free services plus mentoring at Google’s UK headquarters, to be split between the four winners.

The overall Winner will be revealed at a black-tie gala dinner at London’s InterContinental Hotel on November 23rd.

For more details on the Awards, visit the HSBC Start Up Stars website at http://www.startupstars.hsbc.co.uk/

A customer says it best

2009-07-19T21:51:00.001+01:00

Following my recent appearance on Dragon's Den... I think a customer says it best in a recent email:

Hi

Just to say I've ordered two of your books in the last couple of years for my partner and she loved them!

Saw you on Dragon's Den this week, such a shame they didn't 'get it'.

Hope you get some invesment from somewhere, do you need it for more titles? That would be good, then I could order her another one!

Regards
Mr Dennis

Dragon's Den Discount

2009-07-15T18:27:00.000+01:00

Dragon's Den discount for all who watch tonight, enter DC10DD when checking out if you want to buy your own personalised novel!

BBC Five Live Radio Interview - Wednesday 15th July

2009-07-13T22:31:00.001+01:00

I'm working on a personalised book for Richard Bacon for my interview on BBC Five Live on Wednesday night after Dragon's Den

U Star Novels to appear in Dragon's Den

2009-07-10T12:29:00.000+01:00

Just to let you know U Star Novels will be featuring in series 7 of Dragon's Den airing on BBC2 15th July at 9pm.

Tune in and see how we go pitching our business for investment to the five Dragon's.

Star In The Ultimate Love Story this Valentine's Day

2009-02-08T20:35:00.000Z

UStarNovels.com offers Personalized Romantic and Erotic Novels

(PRWEB) February 3, 2009 -- UStarNovels.com, a site that lets lovers personalize their own romance and erotic novels, is officially launching their North American & Australian websites in time for the perfect Valentine's gift.

UStar offers a series of personalized romantic and erotic novels where you and your Valentine star in the books. People can choose their partner or join their favorite celebrity in a wild romance (think Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba etc.).

Customers simply answer a number of personal questions; nicknames, eye color, favorite food, music, perfume, lingerie color etc. and then select one of seven novels to star in. Each novel ranges in sexual content from sensual and romantic to erotic, appealing to a wide audience.

Shaped entirely by feedback from customers, UStar Novels found that people were looking for something more sexually charged and they wanted sex scenes written by a female author.

"After our initial feedback from readers, it was revealed that people were interested in more erotic content than our first titles Indecent in Italy, Spanish Sizzle and Fever in France," says UStar Novels Founder, Katie Olver. "They also wanted their sex scenes written by a female."

"We listened and released our newest title, Amsterdam Lessons. If you are looking for something to spice things up on Valentine's Day, Amsterdam Lessons will certainly give you some food for thought. Amsterdam Lessons is not just for ladies, it also helps the guys live out their fantasies."

Thanks to customer feedback UStar Novels has also launched a series of same-sex novels. Back for Moore and Secrets of Sydney are written by gay and lesbian authors. They have been very popular additions to the UStar collection.

Users can now order books from UStarNovels.com for $39.95 plus shipping and handling. The books are shipped from UStar's printers in New York. For more information on each book, please visit http://www.ustarnovels.com

U Star on Nuts TV

2009-02-04T20:14:00.001Z

U Star Novels recently made an appearance on Nuts TV

Watch & Enjoy!

http://www.nuts.co.uk/video/nuts-stuff

U Star Novels website down temporarily

2009-02-04T10:10:00.002Z

Hi Everyone trying to order a book for Valentine's Day!

Yesterday we launched our new .com version of our website so that we could take orders from the US & Australia. Unfortunately the site got so overwhelmed with traffic after the launch yesterday we're having to upgrade our server capacity and we should be back online properly later today.

Please give us a call on 020 89770627 if any problems.

Thanks Katie

What Do You Want To Fill Your Christmas Stocking This Christmas?

2008-08-28T13:02:00.006+01:00

'Tis the season to hang stockings by the chimney or at the end of the bed with care in anticipation of receiving gifts, chocolates and lots of other goodies as well as possibly a nut and tangerine which was common place in our house. Receiving a Christmas stocking is a holiday tradition most parents enjoyed as children and continue to enjoy as adults.

So what are the roots of this seasonal merriment? And why do we hang out stockings, shopping bags, pillow cases by the fire place or at the end of the bed?

This tradition dates back to the fourth century. St. Nick heard about three poor sisters whose father was desperate because he could not afford to provide them with dowries so they could marry. As the legend continues, the sisters washed their stockings as usual and hung them by the chimney to dry. That night, St. Nicholas secretly visited their home, tossing three purses of gold coins down their chimney. Where should they fall but in the stockings, giving birth to the tradition of the Christmas stocking.

The Christmas stocking has now become the first stage of the giving at Christmas where the adults can give some of their more intimate gifts. The contents are often based on a few pence up to several hundred pounds. From naughty novelty sweets, lingerie to the more risqué gifts of personalised romance novel. The great thing about all of these gifts they can be enjoyed together or on your own.

Wow The Bride-To-Be at her Hen’s Party with a Saucy Novel

2008-08-27T14:29:00.003+01:00

We’ve all been there. Best friend is getting married and she’s asked you to be her bridesmaid. Once the excitement of being bestowed such a tremendous duty has worn off, you realise that as bridesmaid, its your job to organise her hen’s party and give her the best possible send-off into married life.

There is so much to organise for a hen’s party and your mind starts whirling with ideas. Organising an event for a dozen or so girls, many of whom will be used to nights on the town every week, is no easy thing. Some girls don't drink; some love to drink. Most have busy lives, family commitments and some can be so inflexible - Argghhh what to do?

Organising a hen night these days requires some extra effort. A meal at the local pub followed by a glass of wine and then off home isn't going to impress anyone. It needs to be different, it needs to be a bold statement... it needs to be exciting and fun.

There are so many different options for you to consider. You could have a traditional naughty hen’s party with male strippers, naughty outfits, and willies galore. Or you could maybe opt for something much more civilized such as a pampering hen’s party at Champneys or some other spa hotel. Where you could all enjoy facials, manicures, pedicures, and glam it up for a night on the town.

I recently went to a pole dancing hen’s party, which was absolutely hilarious. We had a 2-hour pole-dancing lesson from an ex-dancer, it was not only eye opening, but also great for a bunch of girls to let their inhibitions go and have a good laugh together.

Whatever you decide to do, nothing can be better topped off with some gifts to make the Bride-to-be blush! Instead of the usual; sex toys, naughty lingerie, willy-shaped pasta etc. why not opt for a personalized erotic novel starring the bride with her husband to-be. The books, which are 160-180 pages can be filled with hilarious details you can make up about the wedded couple, such as their pet names for each other, favourite food, jobs (male stripper always creates a laugh) and many more.

Get the Bride-to-be to read out the sauciest part of the novel and you’ll have never seen her blush so much! Furthermore, a personalized novel will be a great keepsake of her special day, and something she can enjoy with her new husband, reading it together whilst on honeymoon.

Saucy Gifts For Troops Overseas

2008-08-27T13:10:00.002+01:00

So you met a delicious looking man. And then he whipped out his uniform and you liked him even more. But now he’s being deployed and whilst you knew what you signed up for… it’s still not good.

There are thousands of women going through the same thing and there is lots of helpful advice around for those dealing with deployment. For British ladies, the British Army has a Welfare and Support system that gives lots of practical advice and support. And in the US, the US Community and Family Support centre offers the same. But you might be thinking a bit more emotionally. What do you do when you get really lonely and you just want a cuddle?

Lots of things. Keep busy and distract yourself. There is always work to take your mind off things or take college courses, use your friends and start hanging out with them more, go out and do things you might not think to do like museums or comedy clubs or dance classes, start exercising,

"It goes faster when I'm thinking, 'I only have three more months to get a body like Britney Spears (ha, ha)!'" –kelnelmo.

But do make sure you do indulge in thinking about him too, in the right way. Don’t get sucked into oh- god- I- miss- him- so- much- I’m- going- to- sit- here- and- fester- all- alone thoughts. Write letters or emails often, to keep him up on all the news so he won’t feel out of the loop. You could even get creative and send him a personalised romance novel giving him a bit of saucy reading each night!
But, remember, he’s going to be missing you too, so search for gifts for deployed forces and get him something special.
Create a Virtual Home, with modern technology many soldiers have access to the Internet. There are numerous sites (like myfamily.com) where you can create your own homepage and post important information, events and photos so he’s not feeling left out and abandoned.
And definitely think ahead about you as a couple. Many couples get scared that after a long time apart the relationship won’t be the same, it will fall apart but it doesn’t have to happen like that. Send him lots of gorgeous pictures of yourself and keep sending more. Make him a little album of photos that are special to him; you, you and him together, holidays you had together, nights out, parties. Or even better, get him a personalised erotic romance novel . U Star Novels will send to BFPO, FPO and APO addresses. He might laugh and scoff but once he’s alone in his bunk, looking at your photos he’ll turn to his personalised erotic romance book . And he’ll love it. A book completely about you and him romancing it up and getting down to some naughty action…It can help keep the love and spark in your relationship alive. And you could get one for yourself too.
Whatever happens know that you are not alone. Even though you didn’t want him to be deployed, there is a lot of help out there for you and lots of people going through the same thing. And there are always friends to help you out. And what is it they say…Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Win With Paper With a Steamy Personalised Book For Your First Wedding Anniversary

2008-08-27T12:52:00.003+01:00

Ok so no rocks this year but you can still win with paper with U Star Novels’ romantic paper anniversary gift ideas. Raise the temperature on your first wedding anniversary with a steamy personalised book starring you and your partner. And it’s made of paper.

Admit it. You laughed when you first heard your first happy year of marriage would be celebrated by the gift of paper. I was even a little bitter as the thought of rubies or diamonds slipped away from me into the very distant future.

But actually this is a brilliant turn of luck. Paper is very versatile. You probably won’t get the wad of cash or blank cheque you’re hoping for but there are other thoughtful, imaginative and romantic paper anniversary gifts you could give that will get a very appreciative thank you.

So you’re sitting there trying to think of a first anniversary gift idea. How about a book for the first wedding anniversary present? It’s made of paper…not so exciting? How about one with a twist. The twist being you and your partner starring in an erotic, romantic adventure novel. It’s certainly a unique anniversary gift.

A personalised anniversary present is a thoughtful and original first wedding anniversary present. And U Star Novels have a bunch of books to pick from that are romantic and spicy. Surprise them with something special, imagine the shock and delight on your partner’s face as they receive a saucy book with your names in it, acting out James Bond-esque scenes, flying helicopters, fighting the Mafia, glamorous in Amsterdam’s underground scene or floating in the sun on a private yacht.

Just visit us at http://www.ustarnovels.com check out our free excerpts and then fill in a few of your details, including your names, work and pet names, and then in a few days you’ll receive a romantic anniversary gift of a perfect bound personalised book for your first wedding anniversary present.

U Star Novels FINALIST in The Sharp Edge Awards

2007-02-11T13:22:00.000Z

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are doing well.

We're nearing the end of a very manic Valentine's Day period, but wanted to share some good news. We've recently been selected as a FINALIST in The Sharp Edge Awards for Innovation & Creativity. The Sharp Edge is a business publication run by Duncan Bannatyne, one of the judges from Dragon's Den.

We're up against:
Intamac (http://www.intamac.co.uk)
Corebridge (http://www.corebridge.com)

So a 1/3 chance of winning! The awards are held in London on 19th February. So, we'll let you know how we get on.

Thanks again for spreading the word about U Star Novels and helping to make the business a success!

Curl Up With Your Favourite Celebrity This Valentine’s Day

2007-02-11T13:19:00.000Z

You. The Moon. The warm white sands of the Mediterranean between your toes. George Clooney sending waves of desire rippling down your spine as he lowers his lips to yours. George has waited so long for this moment… in your dreams right?

Well not anymore. U Star Novels can make your dreams come true, at least on paper, by making you the star of your very own romance novel. So curl up with George Clooney, Johnny Depp or Kelly Brook this Valentine’s Day and make yourself the envy of all your mates.

By simply visiting the site, www.ustarnovels.com you’ll be asked to fill in our order form of approximately 26 questions to provide us with the information required to personalise the novel. These straightforward questions include the names of the characters, where they live, where they work, favourite colour, favourite perfume and many more. U Star Novels will then weave these details throughout the 160-180 page authentic novel that will feature you on every page.

The most popular celebrities starring in U Star Novels orders include:
1. Johnny Depp
2. George Clooney
3. Brad Pitt
4. Kylie Minogue
5. Cat Deeley
6. David Beckham
7. Keanu Reeves
8. Freddie Flintoff
9. Harry from McFly
10. Jessica Simpson

Looking For A Novel Gift This Valentine’s Day?

2007-01-08T19:44:00.000Z

- Make Someone Special The Star Of Their Very Own Romance Novel -

Surrey, United Kingdom – January 2007, U Star Novels, the UK’s first adventure romance novel with a twist… you are the star, has revealed how you can take a novel approach to impress your partner this Valentine’s Day - by making them the star of their very own romance novel.

Forget heart-shaped boxes of chocolates or dozens of long stemmed red roses, instead envisage yourself and your lover on a sun-drenched beach in the Mediterranean or rekindling your romance from the stunning vistas from the cliffs of Capri.

“Fever in France”, “Indecent in Italy” and “Spanish Sizzle”, can make this all possible, as they the only novels in the UK that can be personalised to allow any couple to have their life read like a romance novel.

By visiting the site, www.ustarnovels.com you’ll be asked to fill in our order form of approximately 26 questions to provide us with the information required to personalise the novel. These straightforward questions include the names of the characters (real or imagined), where they live, where they work, favourite colour, favourite perfume and many more. U Star Novels will then weave these details throughout the 160-180 page authentic novel that will feature you on every page.

Depending upon the story you choose, the hero and heroine could find themselves flying helicopters, smuggling diamonds and escaping from gangsters on the French Riviera. Acting as secret agents to uncover a blueprint for the unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and finding adventure in the catacombs of Naples in Indecent in Italy.

Ranging in sauciness, the novels will whisk you away from the worries of everyday life and make you the star of a steamy love tale, complete with glamorous locations, an adventurous plot and exotic love scenes.

For those spending Valentine’s Day alone – why not make yourself the envy of all your girlfriends by curling up with Brad Pitt or George Clooney instead. Simply enter their details as the hero and make all your fantasies come true this Valentine’s Day.

Our novels are available for £26.95, including delivery and handling. To find out more and experience a free excerpt on our website, please visit, www.ustarnovels.com

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Notes To The Editor
1. Images of the covers and excerpts from the novels are available on request
2. Free samples of the novels are available on request
3. For further information, please contact:
Katie Olver
U Star Novels
P: +44 (0) 208 977 0627
M: +44 (0) 781 484 5376
E: kolver@ustarnovels.com

Another happy U Star Novels Customer

2006-12-30T13:15:00.000Z

Wow! Just got the book thank you! It looks great and will add that something different we all search for over Christmas. I have given it a quick look over and it seems I have a lot to live up to! I am sure she will love it I cant wait to give it to her.

Thank you very much for getting it to me in such amazingly quick time, it is rare to find such quick personal service that exceeds your expectations. I can not praise your product and service levels enough I will make sure that I tell as many people as I can about your books.

Thanks Again, Merry Christmas

Heath Harries

U Star features in The Sun's Weirdest Christmas Gifts

2006-12-07T11:01:00.000Z

Today we've been included in The Sun's round-up of Weirdest Christmas gifts (thanks to some help from Clare, our proof reader and book editor). Have a look:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006560522_2,00.html

Start Ups Reviews U Star Novels

2006-11-30T17:09:00.000Z

We've just had a profile piece published by Start Ups.co.uk following our recent award win of 'Business Plan of the Year' at the annual start up awards.

Have a read:

http://www.startups.co.uk/U_Star_Novels.YTuQfmNoyivadQ.html

U Star Novels secures 1st international order

2006-11-30T16:39:00.000Z

Just wanted to share some fantastic news with you. U Star Novels has secured it first international order from Canada. This is a great buzz for us, having only launched the business 4 weeks ago.
Our customer from Toronto found our site online after searching for a while, and she said "it looked like you had a more
interesting product than most of the similar types of things that are out there."

Remember if you want to share in the excitement of having your personalised novel, please visit:

http://www.ustarnovels.com

Looking for the Ultimate Stocking Filler?

2006-11-19T19:26:00.000Z

- Make Someone Special The Star Of Their Very Own Romance Novel -

Surrey, United Kingdom – November 2006, U Star Novels, the UK’s first adventure romance novel with a twist… you are the star, has today announced details of their new range of spine-tingling personalised romance novels making the perfect stocking filler this Christmas.

“Fever in France”, “Indecent in Italy” and “Spanish Sizzle” are the first three novels from the business that can be personalised to allow any couple to star in their very own romance novel.

It maybe you and your partner, your best friend and Brad Pitt, your Mum & Dad or even your brother and Paris Hilton who enjoy starring in a steamy love tale, complete with glamorous locations, an adventurous plot and exotic love scenes.

By visiting the site, www.ustarnovels.com you’ll be asked to fill in our order form of approximately 26 questions to provide us with the information required to personalise the novel. These straightforward questions include the names of the characters (real or imagined), where they live, where they work, favourite colour, favourite perfume and many more. U Star Novels will then weave these details throughout the 160-180 page authentic novel that will feature you on every page.

Depending upon the story you choose, the hero and heroine could find themselves flying helicopters, smuggling diamonds and escaping from gangsters on the French Riviera. Acting as secret agents to uncover a blueprint for the unfinished masterpiece, La Sagada Familia in Spanish Sizzle, and finding adventure in the catacombs of Naples in Indecent in Italy.

Customers have a choice of covers to personalise their novel further and can also decide if they’d like the love scenes to be sensual, steamy or scorching.

“Our novels offer a truly one-of-a-kind gift and are a great giggle to be enjoyed on Christmas day,” said Katie Olver, co-founder of U Star Novels. “They’re not only exciting stories, but people are fascinated to read about themselves in these books. It takes about five minutes to complete the order form, and within 7 days you’ll have the ultimate personalised Christmas present delivered right to your door.”

All of our novels are available for £26.95, including delivery and handling. To find out more and experience a free excerpt on our website, please visit, www.ustarnovels.com

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Notes
1. Orders for delivery before Christmas need to be placed at the U Star Novels website by 17 December 2006
2. Free delivery and postage is available to UK addresses only

For further information, please contact:
Katie Olver
U Star Novels
P: +44 (0) 208 977 0627
M: +44 (0) 781 484 5376
E: kolver@ustarnovels.com

Another happy U Star Novels Customer

2006-11-19T18:11:00.000Z

Hi Kate,

My U Star Novels book arrived this morning, my fiancee loves it!!! She read the book over this weekend, the only negative thing is I now have an awful lot to live up to!!!! A truly romantic novel and present, that my financee for sure will love for a very long time.

Chris Stride-Noble

NB. Chris purchased Fever in France.

More great feedback

2006-11-19T18:09:00.000Z

Hi Katie
I've received my book, exactly when you said it would arrive! Ive had a quick flick trough it, careful not to break the spine (its a present) and it was amazing! I heard about your books on Virgin Radio, yours was clearly ther best idea. Did you win? I hope so. Anyway, great service, great product. I will be buying from you again. They make excellent presents. Any idea when new titles will be available?
Thanks!
Bonnie

Fantastic Customer Feedback

2006-11-13T14:27:00.000Z

Whilst the content management system is currently being built for the Testimonials page, I wanted to share some feedback that I have received from a few of our very happy U Star Novel customers.

Katie,

Just wanted to email you and thank you for the novel which my girlfriend received on Saturday. I wanted to let you know how pleased she was with the book and how surprised she was to find herself the subject of such a well written novel. I also wanted to congratulate you on providing such a fine service and hope that your business goes from strength to strength. I look forward to seeing any new novels you add to your collection and wouldn't hesitate to recommend your service to friends and indeed make use of your service again myself.

Thank you once again for the great gift you have provided.

Sincerely
Steve Ferguson

Don't Forget To Listen...

2006-10-26T23:40:00.000+01:00

I'm live on Virgin Radio tomorrow morning at 8.00am competing for a chance to win £15,000 for U Star Novels. The investment would be a fantastic opportunity for me to get some new books commissioned and undertake a high profile marketing and PR campaign to coincide with the launch.

Fingers crossed it all goes well....

Tune in to 105.8 - Christian O'Connell breakfast show!

Virgin Radio Competition

2006-10-25T13:59:00.000+01:00

Today I got the opportunity to do a 30 second pitch about U Star Novels on the Christian O'Connell breakfast show on Virgin Radio. I was up against 2 other small businesses to compete for the chance to win £15,000 from Barclays.

My pitch went really well and I was selected as the finalist in the group to go through to the final, live in the studio on Friday 27 October.

You can listen again to the programme from this morning, by visiting:

www.virginradio.co.uk/djs_shows/shows/breakfast/dailybitspodcast.html

TOP KINGSTON-BASED ENTREPRENEUR WINS NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

2006-10-23T13:32:00.000+01:00

- U Star Novels is named as winner in the annual Startup Awards for ‘Business Plan of the Year’ -

Kingston, Surrey – October 2006, U Star Novels, who offers the UK’s first adventure romance novels with a twist… you are the star, was announced as a winner of the ‘Business Plan of the Year’ category at the Startups Awards ceremony and luncheon on Friday 20 October, 2006.

The judges were impressed with U Star Novel’s unique concept and potential, placing the business among 52 finalists selected from over 450 entries.

The business is the UK’s first to offer any couple the chance to star in their very own romance novel. By providing U Star Novels with nearly twenty-six personal details, including names, features and traits you will co-author a 150 - 180 page romance novel that will feature you on every page.

The Startups Awards, organised by Crimson Business’ Startups.co.uk, comprised of 15 categories, each showcasing the best new businesses in the UK. The winners were unveiled at a prestigious awards ceremony and three-course luncheon held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington and hosted by Sky News’ Adrienne Lawler.

Katie Olver, Director of U Star Novels, comments: “We are thrilled to have been bestowed with this prestigious award. Having the business recognised at such a crucial time in its startup phase is fantastic and gives us great confidence for the future growth of U Star Novels.”

The judges said: “Katie Olver is arguably the bravest of this year’s winners. She broke some rules with her plan but achieved her aim – which is what being an entrepreneur is all about.”

Endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and underlining its commitment to identifying and rewarding the UK’s best new businesses, the third annual Startups Awards was organised in conjunction with NatWest.

This year’s judging panel consists of some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, including Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind up radio, Sahar Hashemi of Coffee Republic and Adrian Chiles from Working Lunch.

Additional sponsors include Blackberry, BT Plc, Sage, Viking, Bartercard, Brother and National Business Register PLC.

Startups.co.uk is the UK’s largest independent online resource for budding entrepreneurs and the Startups Awards is one of the leading events on the small business calendar.

For further information about Startups Awards 2006 visit www.startupsawards.co.uk or telephone 020 8334 1648

To find out more about U Star Novels and to experience a free excerpt from one of our novels, please visit, www.ustarnovels.com

Only 8 days until StartUp Awards...

2006-10-12T18:35:00.000+01:00

We've had some good pick up from our press release today announcing that U Star Novels is a finalist in the StartUp Awards.

Only 8 days until the awards are announced...

www.1888pressrelease.com/ustar-novels-com-is-named-as-finalist-in-the-annual-startup-pr-ut6y8020a.html

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/9369/

http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/19489005cp.shtml

Start Up Awards Finalist

2006-10-03T13:35:00.000+01:00

- U Star Novels is named as finalist in the annual Startup Awards for ‘Business Plan of the Year’ -

Kingston, Surrey – September 2006, U Star Novels, the UK’s first adventure romance novel with a twist… you are the star, has today been unveiled as one of four finalists at the Startup Awards 2006 in the ‘Business Plan of the Year’ category, handing it the chance to win the £5,000 top prize.

The judges were impressed with U Star Novel’s unique concept and placed the business among a handful of lucky finalists picked from hundreds of entries.

The business is the UK’s first to offer any couple the chance to star in their very own romance novel. By providing U Star Novels with nearly twenty personal details, including names, features and traits you will co-author a 150 - 180 page romance novel that will feature you on every page.

The Startups Awards, organised by Crimson Business’ Startups.co.uk, comprises of 15 categories, each showcasing the best new businesses in the UK. The overall winner will walk away with a £5,000 cheque.

Endorsed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and underlining its commitment to identifying and rewarding the UK’s best new businesses, the third annual Startups Awards is organised in conjunction with NatWest.

The winners will be unveiled at a prestigious awards ceremony and three-course luncheon to be held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington on Friday 20 October.

Katie Olver, Director of U Star Novels, comments: “We are thrilled to be a finalist in the Startup Awards and very much look forward to the event in October. It’s great that all our dedication and hard work has been recognised by Startups.co.uk, and we’re delighted to be in with a chance of not only winning the category but also the much-coveted ‘NatWest Startups Business of the Year’ prize.”

This year’s judging panel consists of some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, including Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind up radio, Sahar Hashemi of Coffee Republic and Adrian Chiles from Working Lunch.

Additional sponsors include Blackberry, BT Plc, Sage, Viking, Bartercard, Brother and National Business Register PLC.

For further information about Startups Awards 2006 visit www.startupsawards.co.uk or telephone 020 8334 1648

To find out more about U Star Novels and to experience a free excerpt from one of our novels, please visit, www.ustarnovels.com