I visited the central London offices of my publisher, Avon HarperCollins, yesterday to chat to the team about the run up to publication.
They’re based in The
News Building, a fantastic 17-storey block next to iconic skyscraper The Shard,
so it’s always a treat to call in and admire the amazing views.
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| I’m pictured with Avon editor Kate Ellis (left) and Pat Lomax, my literary agent, at the impressive book wall in the HarperCollins offices. |
There are just over
11 weeks to go now and my levels of excitement are through the roof. I’ve
waited a long time for this. So many people have been kind enough to show an
interest. I’m craving for everyone to be able to read it at last.
It makes me think
of my main character, Will. He dies right at the start of the book and is
bemused to find himself watching paramedics fighting in vain to revive his
lifeless body. He has so much to say to people – especially Ella, his
six-year-old daughter – but no one can see or hear him. Having to look on as
his family grieves is incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking.
Obviously my
situation is nothing compared to that. But I’ve got a story to tell and I’m
desperate to get it out there.
Patience is a
virtue, so they say . . .
Anyway, that’s
where things are up to at the moment. Watch this space for further updates as
we creep ever closer to the big day, Thursday 11 February 2016.
