In the Mail: Advance Copies of Bushfire
My parcel lady was a little surprised when I raced out the door on Friday as soon as she pulled into the driveway. And even more surprised that I was delighted when she handed my the parcel I had hoped she would be carrying. After all, as a book reviewer, I receive lots of parcels of books, a lot like this one:
But I knew what the postie did not: that these were not review copies, but my complimentary author copies of my newest book-baby. Here is what was nestled safe inside:
Twelve copies of Bushfire – part of Scholastic’s My Australia Story series. Although I had seen the cover before, I got a brand new thrill seeing it on real life copies of the books. And, over the weekend, I sat down and reread the book and may have even got a little teary as I reacquainted myself with the tale. I can’t wait to share it with the world.
Bushfire is due for release on February 1, 2019, and is available for preorder from Booktopia and other good bookstores.
A Special Delivery
When I got home from my walk today, there was a parcel waiting for me. How could I resist opening it when it exhorted me to do so?
Inside, there was a lovely surprise: advance copies of Sage Cookson’s Sweet Escape, the first is my brand new series.
So, after I’d stopped squealing with delight and hugging it, I had a glass of sparkling sodawater to celebrate.
With fourteen days till its release, I guess the countdown is really on!
Why look – it’s a book!
Actually, it’s a whole boxful of books, just delivered by the delightful local parcel lady.
Nothing nicer in the writing life than finally holding a copy of the book you’ve sweated blood over.
Happy day!