Why won't they interview me

In the first week my book "Someone to Watch Over me" went straight to number 7 on the Sunday Times Bestsellers list for non fiction paperbacks.
Week two and three it was at number 5.
This week it has gone to number 4
All of this has been done with two radio interviews, one of which was on REM.FM and one newspaper interview.
There was also a piece in the Asda magazine and a two week poster campaign across the UK.
I felt that once my book entered the top ten bestsellers that the media (be that magazines or newspapers) would then want to do interviews because this was, and is, a subject that effects so many people, in so many ways.
The reason I believe that the media don't want interviews now is because of saturation.
There are so many "Misery Memories" out there and when they first started coming out everyone wanted to do an article. But now, it would seem, they think they are a "BIT DEPRESSING".
A case of, been there, done that, read the book.....................
How many times do we hear they are a bit depressing when it comes to war stories, murder mysteries etc............we don't, and all of these things are real life too.
My book was written for everyone, not just for survivors but to help others understand the depth of pain that abuse and rape causes and how this can affect more than just the survivor.
It is a brutally honest book and I make no excuses or apologise for that, abuse and rape do not come with frills.
At this very moment we have a little girl in the headlines who has been abducted, Her future at the moment is unknown........... Lets hope that this situation has a happy ending, but if the worst were to happen would the media also class this as depressing.
1 in 3 to 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be abused in their life time, that is depressing, but it won't go away, it's happening now and it will sadly never go out of fashion.
This is why I have written my book, to reach out to everyone so they have a greater level of understanding. It is only with this awareness we can ever hope to change our laws and protect the innocent.
Please go out and buy "Someone To Watch Over me" get everyone you know to buy it and lets prove the media wrong!

Number 4 Bestseller

I am so happy, today I got the news that "Someone to Watch over me" has now reached number 4 in the Sunday Times Bestseller List for non-fiction paperback.

I am so grateful that my story has been told and for the support I have received. Many Thanks for buying the book.

How Common is Rape and Sexual Assault

1 in 3 women have been raped or sexually assaulted.
1 in 2 girls will experience some form of sexual abuse (from flashing to rape) before they are 18 years old.
93% of women and girls who have experienced sexual violence are abused by someone known to them.
28% of women have been made to take part in unwanted sexual activity.
I in 10 women have been made to take part in repeated unwanted sexual activity by a partner.
1 in 2 young men and 1 in 3 young women thought that it was acceptable to hit or force a women to have sex under some circumstances.

Someone to Watch Over Me No.5 in the book charts

I've just heard that my book, Someone to Watch Over Me, is going to be at no.5 in the bestseller list again this week! I couldn't believe it when it went in at no.8 the week it was published and up to no.5 last week. I have lived with my story for so long, it is strange to think that thousands of people are out there buying my book and reading about my life. If you've read it please let me know what you think.

reviews for Someone to Watch Over

Thank you all for the wonderful messages of support, it means a lot to me and my family. If you have read Someone To Watch Over Me I would really love to hear what you think.
Best wishes
Izzy

Missing Girl Madeline McCann

Last night my husband and I celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary but I can't stop thinking about the abduction of little Madeleine. I was away when the abduction of happened, without access to radio, papers or television. It was not until Monday that I first heard the terrifying news that every parent fears at some point. It catapulted me back in time to my own memories. Please god do not let this be the work of a sexual predator. I pray that Madeleine is returned safely to her family.

Child carer overdosed

I have just heard the sad news that a 13 year old carer overdosed on methadone. In reality, child or young carers should be outlawed in this and every country where it takes place, however we all know this won't happen overnight. When a child is given the responsibility of being a carer they get on with it and I would hazard a guess that for every child we know of there are 10 we don't know about. They often take on the role out of loyalty, necessity and love but in my case it was fear of retribution. Society will only find out things are not right when a crisis comes along and by then, as in this case, it is too late.

In my situation my parents reclaimed me when I was old enough to help them to communicate and treated me like an unpaid servant. As a consequence I was not only abused but missed out on a full education which was my right as a child. Only when things broke down, did anyone look into the situation and by then, for many reasons, it was too late. The damage had been done. Sadly we have not learned much since the early 1960's.

Yes I certainly did learn things that others may not have under a normal family relationship, however at the same time I had no childhood and was exposed to things that would affect my life forever. I am not alone in this but I was alone as a carer.