My book Freehand came out in early September. There seemed to be a flurry of activity in terms of magazine, newspaper and blog interviews (I'll say more about these in a later blog)...then all went quiet.
I think the real buzz for me, was proof that its publication was 'real' - spotting my book on sale in a favourite shop - Magma, Manchester. There it really was - more than a link on Amazon.
I couldn't resist whipping my phone out and grabbing a picture of it nestled against other books I admire. A happy moment.
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Manchester Magma bookshop
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A few days later I started to get lovely messages on Facebook, mentions on Twitter, and emailed photos (thank you Harriet x)...this one at a London branch of Magma.
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| & in a London Magma bookshop |
I just received your fantastic book for Christmas. I had seen it at the bookstore in Mendocino, Ca and again at an art supply store in Berkeley , Ca and had been coveting it. It is even better than I imagined, every bite of story is delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased you like it. I can't tell you how amazing it is to know you reading it on 'the other side of the pond'.
DeleteI have to admit to liking the cover of the US edition more than the UK one.
I'm busy working on a watercolo(u)r book now. I hope it's as tasty ;-)
I treated myself to a copy for Christmas and spent the entire evening last night with my nose buried deep. Here's what I love about your book: You talk a little about the process the artist uses, so a novice can understand the magic and be even further inspired to begin, instead of wistfully pressing her nose against the glass forever locked outside the mystery.
ReplyDeleteFreehand as a treat ? that's lovely to hear. Have you tried some of the techniques yourself?
DeleteThank you so much for commenting so positively here.
I'm busy working on the next book. I'll supply a key for that one too :-)