A long-overdue update from me! I’m pleased with the enthusiastic response I’ve had to my book, both in Australia and internationally.

Most recently, I took part in a feature interview for the March issue (#98) of the Official International ABBA Fan Club magazine, entitled “Two Books, Two Authors, Two Fans”. I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss so many aspects of the writing and publishing process, and I thank Helga van de Kar for inviting me to contribute.

Earlier this year, I was invited to appear as a regular weekday
guest with Brisbane radio 612 ABC’s breakfast presenter Spencer Howson
(http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2009/01/wake-up-with-bj.html?program=612_breakfast). We discuss and play ABBA, musically speaking, album-by-album, track by track.  For the first time on Brisbane radio, every single ABBA song ever recorded (excluding Spanish versions) is being featured. Unfortunately the segment goes to air at 5.50am every morning … a bit early for most, but there has been a very positive response from listeners who enjoy hearing ABBA on a station that traditionally excludes the group from its playlist. (We record one album’s worth at a more civilised hour
once every two weeks, in case you’re wondering.) The breakfast show has won the first ratings battle of the year, which is heartening news.

Now the book has been out for several months, I have started to receive emails and enthusiastic reviews from readers around the world, soon to be included on my updated website. Thank you all for your support!

Best regards,

Chris Patrick