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Late Note

In a week's time we'll be on our way! I hope to squeeze out a quick blog before I go, especially if Ma's right about the cheap package tours (mustn't forget to put my head between my knees and kiss my a*se goodbye before boarding) but it's amazing how much stuff needs to be done before then... like allowing three hours for talking to deliver one spare key to our next-door neighbour and plenty of time for a heated debate in the factory outlet shop in Cardigan about whether or not to spend £5 on a travel plug.

One small piece of news, before I return to the OU TMA which needs urgent attention... I had a first peep of what the cover of Turning The Tide will look like, last night! Now I'm really excited about seeing the final version!

Comments

Flowerpot said…
oh how exciting Chris on both counts! Brilliant news!
20 January 2010 at 03:57
Jenny Beattie said…
Oh wow on the cover and NY.... That cover's quick. What's the pub date?
20 January 2010 at 05:24
her at home said…
very exciting stuff chez vous all well deserved so enjoy!
20 January 2010 at 05:52
Pondside said…
Chris, take a BIG bite out of the Big Apple!....and then tell us all about it.
I can imagine how exciting it must have been to see your work with the cover that will stare out at book browsers - it now has a face, doesn't it?
20 January 2010 at 08:27
Deborah Carr (Debs) said…
Ooh so exciting. I can't wait to see the cover of your book.

There always seems to be so much to do both before and after a holiday. Well worth it though.
20 January 2010 at 08:40
snailbeachshepherdess said…
so excited for you - on both counts
20 January 2010 at 13:11
LITTLE BROWN DOG said…
Wow - things are really starting to take shape for you now. So excited to see TTT in the flesh. Have a wonderful time in NY, if we don't speak before - can't wait to hear all about it.
20 January 2010 at 14:54
Maggie Christie said…
So excited for you on both counts! Have a fabulous time in NY and I can't wait to see TTT too! xx
20 January 2010 at 15:28
Maria said…
Exciting isn't it? All the best!
21 January 2010 at 01:06
Frances said…
Chris, your travel preparations are so funny to read about. Isn't it true that all sorts of little details can suddenly grow!

It's grand to know that you've seen the cover for your book. How does that work? Do you get to suggest the cover, or changes to the artist's design? Well...save those answers for when we see each other. Very soon.

xo
21 January 2010 at 07:33
Pat Posner said…
How great to be going on holiday knowing the final version of TTT's cover is being worked on!

Have a lovely time
Pat
22 January 2010 at 03:07
Elizabeth Musgrave said…
Where? where? let us see!
22 January 2010 at 14:11
Liane Spicer said…
Exciting days! Did you pinch yourself to see if it was real?

Have a great trip!
23 January 2010 at 17:08
Reading Tea Leaves said…
Very exciting stuff going on Chris - can't wait to see the cover of TTT.

Have a great time in the Big Apple!

Jeanne x
24 January 2010 at 07:56
Chris Stovell said…
Hello to all of you and thank you very much for taking the time to comment even though I have been very rude and not replied. My only excuse is that my nerves are a tad frayed. Sorry!
25 January 2010 at 08:13
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