Thursday, March 2, 2017

Publication Day



It doesn't seem five minutes since I started writing THE BEACHSIDE SWEET SHOP but publication day has finally arrived. WHOOP!

The biggest thrill of all, was holding a printed copy in my grubby hands - a 'proper' book, as my mother (or anyone who doesn't like digital reading) might say. I'm so happy to have got to this stage, and if nothing else happens at least I've something with my name on to shove under people's noses display on my bookshelf. Okay, I'll be even happier if people read it and enjoy it. Early reviews have been good, so fingers crossed.

I'll be popping up with annoying regularity on some blogs over the coming weeks, writing about writing, and answering questions about writing, if you fancy joining the tour. None of it involves me actually talking, and I didn't even have to get dressed and leave the house, and I don't mind at all if you read from the comfort of your bed or sofa.



Now I'm off to celebrate with tea and cake, and raise my cup to everyone who's supported me on my writing journey, and to those wonderful people at Bookouture who've made me a very happy writer lady today.





12 comments:

Sherri said...

Congratulations Karen!
It has popped up on my Kindle today so that's something for me to look forward to!

Karen said...

Thank you, I hope you like it :-)

Anonymous said...

great news. I will look out for it. Congratulations!

Amanda said...

Congratulations, Karen. :o))) x

Karen said...

Thanks Jebjork and Mandy :o) xx

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Many congratulations, Karen - it's a wonderful feeling holding that paperback copy in your hands! Wishing you lots of sales.

Wendy's Writing said...

Congratulations on the publication of The Beachside Sweetshop, Karen x

Karen said...

Thank you Wendy and Rosemary :o) xx

Maria said...

Hey Karen!Many congratulations. I'm back blogging again. Would you like me to do a post on my book blog about your new book? Please, I'd love to do it! ishmarind(at)gmail(dot)com

Karen said...

That's very kind, Maria, I'd love you to do a post :o)

Susie Vereker said...

Very belated congratulations, Karen!

Karen said...

Thank you so much, Susie :o)