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FILM based on the experiences of a Lothian writer
abroad could soon be made by Hollywood star Michael
Douglas, it emerged today.
Peter Kerr, a former farmer from Haddington,
shot to fame last year after his debut novel Snowball
Oranges - the true story of his familys failed
attempt to run a Spanish orange farm on the island
of Mallorca- received glowing praise from critics.
The book was compared to the classic A Year
in Provence and shot to number two in Amazon.coms
bestseller list last year.
Now the authors follow-up tale, Manana
Manana, has attracted interest from a well-known
reader in the United States.
Mr Kerr revealed he recently received a
letter from acclaimed actor Michael Douglas heaping
praise on his first book and requesting a copy
of the second, saying he would like to examine
the "cinematic possibilities".
Mr Kerr added: "Im not holding my
breath but it is really good to get a letter from
somebody like that. He has an estate in Mallorca,
which is probably where he got a copy, but to
send a letter to let me know how much he enjoyed
the book was great."
Manana Manana is launched today and Peter
Kerr will spend the next few weeks travelling
around Britain to sign copies of the follow-up
book, including a visit to prestigious London
store Harrods.
The second story follows the Kerr familys
progress on the fruit farm, with incidents involving
the local police, a drinking session and the embarrassing
subtleties of the language.
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