In early August my latest Wesley Peterson mystery DEADLY REMAINS was published in hardback and ebook. I’ve been out and about signing copies and I’m delighted that it’s had some wonderful reviews.
On a personal note, August was a busy month. As well as a lovely break for the entire family (including the dog) at Center Parcs, my husband, Roger, and I celebrated a very special wedding anniversary with a big party for family, friends and neighbours in our garden. The weather was glorious and it was a wonderful celebration I’ll never forget.
This month I was thrilled to be invited to speak at the Dartmouth Book Festival. I met so many lovely people there and it was a real joy to be in ‘Tradmouth’ once more. I began my talk by apologizing to everyone for turning their beautiful town into the murder capital of the South West – but nobody seemed to mind!
I also visited some great Devon bookshops to sign copies of DEADLY REMAINS and completed my annual pilgrimage to Agatha Christie’s stunning home, Greenway – a challenging walk one way then a lovely cruise down the River Dart on the way back. The photo shows The Boathouse at Greenway House, a location that inspired Agatha Christie’s “Dead Man’s Folly”
I’m pleased to say that just before I set off for Devon I completed Wesley’s next case (working title THE BOOK OF BEASTS) and sent it off to my editor. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she likes it.
I’m also delighted that Joe Plantagenet’s sixth case KILLING IN THE SHADOWS will be out in January. Hopefully I’ll get to York (aka Eborby) sometime in December to visit the Christmas markets). It’s already available to pre-order.
I must finish on a slightly sad note. After 25 years, it’s been decided that Murder Squad will be disbanded. We went out on a fantastic high with our 25th anniversary celebrations hosted by the wonderful Serenity Books in Stockport and I must say I’ll miss the events we did together – although we’ll still remain friends and, hopefully, see each other regularly.
That’s it for now. See you soon.