I am a published author! Well, it’s on e books at the moment, the paperback version is coming out on 23rd Jan. The publishers emphasised this was a soft launch so I didn’t really get too excited but then everyone around me started to make a fuss and I suddenly thought: “No, this is a... Continue Reading →
I sent off what I hope are the final re-writes of novel #2, Bobby's War yesterday, so what do I do now? Novel #1 is published but for the past seven years, I've always had that 'homework' sword of Damocles hanging over me. Now, there's just a blank screen. I feel bereft! It was such... Continue Reading →
Oh, I can't tell you how I've always longed to say that and this year, I think I can finally say it. Apparently, the e book of 'Lily's War' has been selling really well and I've certainly been thrilled by the reviews so I can honestly say, yes, I have some readers! It was the... Continue Reading →
OK, I'm exhausted! I deleted my life-long career website last week and finally accepted I am a proper, ahem, author and since then, every superior comment I've made about people spending far too long on their phones has come back to bite me! I'm now so 'down with the kids'- and news-obsessed husbands- constantly scrolling... Continue Reading →
That's it, then, I've left my old life behind and I'm being let loose on a new one. Apparently, I have to stop being in shock at 1.writing a novel 2. getting an agent 3. being published. The quote was " You have to start owning it, Mum." ( You knew it was a daughter,... Continue Reading →
Do you remember that feeling when you'd done your exam and you were waiting for your results? Well, I've just sent off book 2, hopefully to be called 'Bobby's War' ( following 'Lily's War' ..see what I did there? Talk about creating your own brand) to my lovely agent and I'm now waiting to see... Continue Reading →
So this week, I'm doing two panels in my new official role as an author apparent. I'm not sure I'm ready for this. I mean I don't get published for another nine months so I feel a bit of a fraud really, but at least I have nine months from now to convince people I'm... Continue Reading →
Yolklore and Waterstones talk in Manchester So, what have I learned from my first two panel appearances as a soon-to-be-published author? Don't wear a dress that is straight and above the knee, that's what. The first panel was at the trendy Pot Kettle Black in Manchester and as soon as I spotted the lofty, steel,... Continue Reading →
So, the toe in the water of getting an agent ( the wonderful Kate Barker) very quickly led on the exciting but terrifying offer of a two-book deal from Bonnier Zaffre publishers. The first one, 'Lily's War' will be published in January 2020 and the second one, "Bobby's War' will follow a year later. This... Continue Reading →
