Well, this is it; it's Turning the Tide's official publication day today – yes, I know it first appeared at the beginning of June, on the fifth anniversary of my dad’s death, in fact, but this is its official birthday.
I began the morning with an early training run keeping my eyes open for escaped wildlife after a truly exciting run on Sunday morning when I could see a blockade in the road ahead of me. ‘Are you moving cows?’ I asked, as a born-again country girl in tune with the rhythm of nature. ‘No,’ said one of the fielders in a very strong Welsh accent. ‘Ment-al 'orses.’ After checking further down the line I got the all clear to ‘go, if you’re quick.’ At which point I shot off like a woman possessed.
I was just congratulating myself on getting out of trouble when there was a huge commotion just in front of me and two horses charged out of a gap in the hedge! Fortunately, they galloped away from me rather than towards me, all I had to worry about then was the cavalcade of cars and quad bikes speeding after them. Anyway, today I got home without any extra excitement from fierce dogs, smelly dead things (you really don’t want to know) or crazy horses.
Anyway, I was just sitting here having a quiet post-sausage-sandwich write when the doorbell went and a delivery man (actually, that’s another story, but I don’t want my publication day to scar me for life) handed over (finally) a parcel. Inside was a box of yummy Belgian chocolates, a bottle of Moet and a card wishing Turning the Tide a happy birthday from my lovely publishers, Choc Lit. Isn’t that lovely of them?
Since it is Turning the Tide’s official birthday, I’d also like to say a big thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way – I really appreciate it.
Comments
Many congratulations on TTT's official birthday - enjoy your lovely goodies from Choc Lit!
Jeanne
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Congratulations on TTT - you did it!
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You look so happy in your picture (and a little relieved). Congratulations on your 'little one', may there be many siblings to follow.
"Do not forsake me oh my darling,
"On this my publication day."
It's grand to see that your publishers know how to treat ... really treat, their authors.
Bravo. xo
xxPat
Pondside, truly, you just never know what's round the next bend (sounds like a metaphor for life, doesn't it?!).
Liz, many thanks!
Debs - thank you, what a very kind thing to say.
Jane, I AM relieved!! Tell me more about the mental horses at conf.
Fennie, for a moment there I didn't think I was going to make publication day!
Frances, thank you - they sent a lovely card too so I felt very spoiled!
HaH, yes indeed, a good combo!
Fp, not my postman, fortunately... I'm still reeling from the experience!
Pip, oooh, so do I!! Seriously, it's great to finally reach this stage. Now, how's that book coming along?
Pat, thank you m'dear. Does it always feel this good?
Wishing you & 'it' all the best.
CKx
PS: All horses are mental (including mine!)
Hope Lilly is back up on her feet and feeling a lot better.
Wild horses - sounds like a very good omen to me.
xoxoxox
Ps Enjoy those chocs!
Yay for the special delivery! I love your publishers! Happy Birthday TTT!
Big congratulations on the official publication - it must make everything worthwhile :o)
Kate (H). Good to see you. Thank you! I did feel very spoiled and not a little starry! Well done to Choc Lit! (And nearest and dearest who've been great!).
Mags, will know about the horses in future... something else to look out for on country runs!
SBS, yes - it was a relief! (As you well know!) Hope all is a little less chaotic with you (some hope, probably!).
Rachel, thank you!
Friko, still sitting on shelf at the moment (bubbly, not me!)could not quite bring myself to drink THE bottle from publishers. No doubt I will overcome this at some stage!
Brown Dog, good to hear from you - I bet you are still rushed off your feet. Lily on the mend, thank you. I suppose how good an omen those wild horses are depends on which way they're facing!
Posie, it certainly livens up living in the country! Thanks for your kind words.
Lianne, thank you! Sheesh! You've no idea what's coming round the next bend here! Yes, I love my publishers after that lovely gesture!
Elizabethm... I know what you mean, you're never quite sure here, but they certainly weren't joking. Worth it though so I can eat sausage sandwiches - would rather move more than eat less!
Karen, that doesn't sound like fun!! Yes, truly - it does make it worthwhile! Thank you.