Free Review Copies of The Night Rainbow at Waterstones
*UPDATE* This offer is now closed, and I was going to take down this post. But then I noticed that readers’ reviews are now coming in (you can read them here) and I wanted to say a big thank you to the...
View ArticleSymbols and Ceremonies
My launch will be held on Feb 13th 2013 in a beautiful bookshop in London.
View ArticleWhat I wrote & what you read.
This, in a way, is the end of one writing journey that started back in 2009 and which I've been blogging about for almost 3 years. So I thought I'd share my first thoughts on being read, and reviewed.
View ArticleBe careful!
My instinct is to go with her, hold her hand, tell her 'Be careful!' But I don't. I stand back and wait.
View ArticleA Launch Party Mingle
Wander around chatting, meet some new people, ask some questions, have a bit of a laugh. And all this without having to wear heels.
View ArticleGreat Expectations
"I am prepared for the worst but hope for the best." (Benjamin Disraeli)
View ArticleThe Night Rainbow Launch, USA & Canada!
I’m very excited that this week The Night Rainbow is being published in the USA and Canada. Here she is, complete with beautiful new cover, about to whizz off to bookshops everywhere Stateside. I feel...
View ArticleCover art – UK Paperback
The Night Rainbow UK paperback, which is out this August, is getting a new cover. Here it is:
View ArticlePaperback Launch and Marketing!
*VERY EXCITING* for me in particular is that there is a marketing campaign running for The Night Rainbow paperback launch, which should get it noticed by more people and help get them into book shops...
View ArticleFood
Food has been on my mind lately. (This is not unusual). I love food. I love the colour and smell and taste of it. I love how tactile its preparation is and I like eating with my hands too. Food is one...
View Article(Author not included)
Need to wallpaper a small room or cover a very large book, or make an exclusive jigsaw? Win a big purple poster by posting your favourite quote from the book...
View ArticleFollowing a Trail of Thoughts.
After the brief burst of excitement over the launch of a book, I honestly believe it's word of mouth that determines how it fares in the long run.
View ArticleA Year on the Shelf
To celebrate my first 'Year on the Shelf' (it's Valentine's Day, see what I did there?), here are five things I've learned over the course of the last twelve months.
View ArticleNo Spoilers Please
We cannot curate readers' experiences of our books any more than we can govern if they like them or not.
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