I was just in contact with Justin Somper about an up-coming event and he sent me this link to his new business:

http://www.authorprofile.co.uk/Author_Profile/Home.html

It might be interesting for some of you to take a look at. I'll be able to ask him more about it on Saturday, but I do know several of the people involved by reputation, so I'd say it's genuine at least.

It sounds great! How much does it cost though?

Thanks, Leila - it looks extremely efficient. I'm going to contact to find out costs. The only question in all this is - since authors are traditionally poor, how many will be able to afford this kind of thing?
Susiex

I really don't know - all I've seen so far is the web site. Yes, I don't know who would afford it or pay for it. I do know that I almost certainly couldn't afford it, whatever it costs. I suppose if you had enough money from another career you would see it as an investment.
I will be chairing a panel discussion that includes him and Mal Peet who doesn't even have his own website (as well as our Sally, who does), so it will be an interesting discussion, I'm sure.

Hmm. I emailed them this morning, asking if they could let me know costs, and so far, nothing...
Susiex

How strange - they just haven't replied. Maybe will try again...
Susiex