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This is a real source of pride. IFP granted CBn the first interview with 'Moneypenny Diaries' author Samantha Weinberg (aka Kate Westbrook) and she gave us some dynamite answers and insights into this very well-done book. Check it out:

The Samantha Weinberg CBn Interview
The author behind the pseudonym 'Kate Westbrook' talks to CBn about 'The Moneypenny Diaries'

Ok hand over that book zencat... my turn to read it! I'm looking forward to delving into it's pages even more now.

Quote from the interview: "...when I read about it on CBn (yes, I’m often floating about here, though have yet to summon the courage to sign up as a member)."

Ah ha! Another ghost reader. Come on Sam... get thyself a screen name!

Good interview. Kind of interested in reading it now. Is this ever going to be released state-side (possible relase date?) or should I consider just spending a few extra for shipping from Amazon.co.uk?

I wasn't planning on getting this book but, once I read the part in the interview where it's mentioned that Bond isn't 007's name, that cinched it for me. Let's see-the IFP is putting out books on Moneypenny & young Bond but, not actual Bond. Well done guys!

I'll get this if it's released in the States. I only like to read American editions of books.

Have you thought about this though... what if the name Bond is only a "name to protect the innocent". His name is James, his number is still 007, he's still a commander... he's still "James Bond". So considering that I don't understand your logic in being against reading this book because Bond isn't 007's name. Seems like a scapegoat.




Righty... LOL... you're such a whack. If that's the case what do you think about reading the American edition of Silverfin which is missing chunks of text which were in Higson's original manuscript? Plus a lot of things from Fleming's original works were not included in many of the American editions.

I'm a patriot. Those missing chunks don't bother me. Since they're missing, I don't know what I'm missing.

Hell yes! I've started the book finally (would have earlier, but had another one to finish) and love it. Very good so far! Hopefully I can get a review on the forums later once I have finished with it.

This interview is great, and it's cool to finally have a face with the name. [Psst. She should sign up and stop being a lurker. ] I encourage everyone who hasn't yet to get this book.

A very interesting interview.

I agree. You really must sign up 'Sam'. Why be a lurker when you can mingle with some of the best James Bond cranks on the web. Oh, and the odd Monty Python sketch.

Congrats to Sam, and CBn.

Cheers,


M. Penny.

I'm as Yankie-Doodle as they come, but give me my Brit first editions! Wasn't crazy about the whole Bond not being "Bond" bit; smacks of everything I couldn't stand about Pearson's 007 Bio. But they lady does know her Fleming, and her literary Bond, I'll find it facinating how she decided to "fill in the holes" between OHMSS and YOLT. Those two "flubbed missions" have always held interest for me.

Let's see if you can follow this logic...if the name Bond is only a name to protect the innocent, then that means this isn't James Bond so, why do I care? His name is James Bond in the Fleming, Amis, Gardner, Benson, and, God help me, Higson books. It's not a code name, nor a name to protect the innocent. Once it becomes that, he's no longer the real deal so, why spend my hard earned cash on such a product? God, this is so not a good time to be a Bond fan, literary or filmwise. Thank heavens for the Titan strip reprints.

Oh, but being such a Young Bond fan Chris, you should definitely opt for the UK version.