I’m definitely off and running! Last week we had the press launch of Tangled Roots. I got to wear my new red scarf (see below), and I even made it though my speech without crying. Better than me gushing about it, I’ll let Anthony Delgrado of bluechrome tell you how he thought the evening went. You can read about it on his blog, here (he’s funnier than me, anyway).
Then, the next morning at 9.00 I found myself in the BBC Radio Studios, being interviewed first for the book show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, and then on Heather Stott’s morning show on Radio Manchester — much more fun than I had ever imagined! If I can figure out the technology of it all, I’ll post links for you to hear if you want.
And now, it’s a new week. A speech at my son’s school on Tuesday. The public launch at Waterstone’s, Notting Hill Gate, London on Thursday 22nd (7- 8.45 pm). And then, a sort of “book tour” which will find me at various bookshops around the country. People have been kindly asking me for details, so here is what I know so far, with more specifics to come:
Saturday 31 May Reading
Friday, 6 June Bath
Saturday, 7 June Bristol
Friday, 20 June Liverpool
Saturday, 21 June Manchester
Needless to say, it would be fantastic if any of you could drop by to say hi. Spread the word. Stories of forlorn-looking writers sitting alone behind tables stacked with books are legendary. I’m bound to get my fair share of awkward situations, but I’d much prefer to see some friendly faces.
And do forgive me if my blog posts are a bit more sporadic over the next week or two. After all these years of waiting, I’m really diving into the deep end now.
Fantastic news Sue, all of it. Well done on diving straight in. I look forward to updates when you can make it.
JJx
I’ve got my daughter’s birthday party and a house full of people that weekend 🙁
Have fun touring.
x
Hi Sue
Wonderful to hear ow the press launch went, and fantastic to see that you have been shot out of a cannon as far as the PR goes. I look forward hugely to hearing how everything goes, and will come to a reading OF COURSE!!! when you fly within my orbit. Now… most importantly… how can I get you to sign my book when it comes from Amazon??
much love
Vanessa
I’m so glad it’s all going so well for you Sue – The Science Museum sounds a great venue for your launch!!
I would love to hear your radio interviews so get those links up!!
C x
jj and Carol: Thanks for all the good wishes you keep sending. it means a lot!
Caroline – oh well 🙁 Someday we’ll actually meet! Thanks.
Vanessa – I guess we’ll just have to have another lunch at our favourite place,…
Wow, this sounds so exciting, Sue – good luck with it all and hope it goes really well. Enjoy it and have fun with it.
Wow, this sounds so exciting, Sue – good luck with it all and hope it goes really well. Enjoy it and have fun with it.
What a venue! And you look so cool and confident in your new red scarf.
It sounds like it was a complete success and deservedly so!