Book Launch - 29th June 2012 4.30pm

Almost ready for the launch of my 9th novel, 'Turn Back Time,' tomorrow at 4.30pm Waterstones, Poole.I'm a bit nervous, because publication of a new book is always a big deal for any author, but also excited. The book cover, courtesy of David Young (who also did the previous 3) looks absolutely great. If you've never been to a book launch, come along and perhaps buy a signed copy or, indeed, any other book from the shop. I'll be joined by family and friends and a few strangers, too, and we always have a great time.

Running Crazy by Helen Summer

I was at Waterstones in Poole yesterday morning for a book signing by author Helen Summer. Lovely lady and what a great book. As the blurb for Running Crazy says, 'Imagine running a marathon. Now imagine running over 100 of them. Incredible true stories from the world's most fanatical runners.' I started reading Running cazy last night and, quite literally, could not put it down. You can read more about Helen and her book on www.helensummer.co.uk

More to being an author than writing books!!

I spent the morning with Liz from brilliantfish www.brilliantfish.co.uk as she dragged me kicking and screaming into the 21st century by directing me to Facebook and Twitter. Then I found myself running late for my interview at Forest FM 92.3 www.forestfm.co.uk with presenter Steven Long, and made it for my slot with 3 minutes to spare. I raced through the door and straight into the studio puffing like a steam train. It was well worth it because Steven is a lovely interviewer and really makes his guests at ease. We talked about my latest novel, Turn Back Time, how I came up with the idea for it, how I set about writing my books generally and he also asked for any recommendations I had for new or would-be writers out there. I had just one and that would be to join a writers' group or course - for the company of like-minded people and for the information, which will be invaluable. That's what I did and I'm quite certain I wouldn't be a published author now if I hadn't joined that first creative writing class all those years ago.

Book Launch at Waterstones, Poole

I spent the morning with Liz from brilliantfish www.brilliantfish.co.uk as she dragged me kicking and screaming into the 21st century by directing me to Facebook and Twitter. Then I found myself running late for my interview at Forest FM 92.3 www.forestfm.co.uk with presenter Steven Long, and made it for my slot with 3 minutes to spare. I raced through the door and straight into the studio puffing like a steam train. It was well worth it because Steven is a lovely interviewer and really makes his guests at ease. We talked about my latest novel, Turn Back Time, how I came up with the idea for it, how I set about writing my books generally and he also asked for any recommendations I had for new or would-be writers out there. I had just one and that would be to join a writers' group or course - for the company of like-minded people and for the information, which will be invaluable. That's what I did and I'm quite certain I wouldn't be a published author now if I hadn't joined that first creative writing class all those years ago.

Bournemouth Festival Of Words

Why not come along and join Della Galton and me on 21st April when we talk about our lives as published authors as part of The Bournemouth Festival Of Words? Details are below or to find out more about this and other events on the programme contact info@bournemouthfestivalofwords.org.uk

We look forward to answering lots of your questions on how to get published and about writing in general.

Writing romance Meet the local romantic authors, Pam Fudge and Della Galton 2.00 – 4.00 £3.00 The Kinson Hub, 1599-1601 Wimborne Road BH11 9AW If you’d like to write romantic fiction or just simply enjoy the genre, local authors, Pam Fudge and Della Galton, will be speaking and answering questions about writing romance. Pam is the author of eight romantic novels with a ninth due out in June 2012. Della is the author of two romantic novels, seven novellas, three non-fiction books and is a commissioning editor for an erotica publisher. She is also the agony aunt for Writer's Forum Magazine.

A Good Start To The New Year

I love the feeling of stepping into a brand New Year! The old one ended well with two short pieces and a short story accepted and this one has started well with another novel well under way and a short story already submitted. Turn Back Time was accepted for publication at the end of summer 2011 and will be published in June 2012.

Good luck to all of you writers out there - both new and established. I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be a great year for us!!