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Look!  Those lovely people at Choc Lit have sent me a new contract for Book 2.  I'm absolutely delighted to say that Move Over Darling will be out later this year.

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Liz Hindman said…
Congratulations Chris, wonderful news. I am looking forward to reading it. xxx
Jane Lovering said…
Great news! Can't wait to see it up there - or to read it. Congratulations, m'dear. x
CL Taylor said…
Brilliant news - congratulations!
mountainear said…
Well done you! Congratulations!
Kath said…
Oh, that is absolutely brilliant news and it's fantastic that Move Over Darling will be out this year! Very much looking forward to reading it. Congratulations Chris! xxx
Lins' lleisio said…
Can't wait to read it. Such great news. Llongyfarchiadau. Da iawnn ti!
Norma Murray said…
Hip Hip Hooray and very well done. Two novels to your name, what a star.
Frances said…
Chris, what fantastic breaking news! I know that you must be having a great celebration right now. It's a grand way to begin a new year.

xo
Fennie said…
Chris, very well done! I am so pleased for you. You deserve it for all your hard work.
Pondside said…
Well done and Congratulations, Chris! This is grand news and I am so proud to say that I 'knew' you when being published was a dream. Reality twice over is pretty affirming of that dream!
Preet said…
Yay! I loved Turning the Tide and am really looking forward to your next book! Congratulations! :)
Margaret James said…
Excellent, looking forward to reading it soon! MXXX
Unknown said…
Fabulous!!!! Well done you.
lx
Calico Kate said…
Oh Well done you. That's brilliant news. Are you sitting back on your laurels or starting the next one??!! ;)
CKx
Flowerpot said…
HOORAY Chris! That's fabulous news - and can't wait to read No 2! xx
Anonymous said…
Well done. Will any of the same characters be in it?
Jenny Beattie said…
How absolutely fantastic, Chris. Congratulations.
Maria said…
Wonderful news Chris. Very much looking forward to reading it! Mx
Chris Stovell said…
Thanks everyone! Your kind words are much appreciated. I'm going to say a bit about Move Over Darling in the next post.

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