Writers crave good reviews even more than they crave a big slab of chocolate cake or a really fantastic pen. They make everything worthwhile, even if you were only really writing for yourself. It’s so good to receive validation that you’re not wasting your time. Although no writing time is truly wasted if you love it, or even if you took the wrong path in your writing and stumbled too far along it. (See Writing and Cucumbers for more on that kind of thing!)
This is the first written review I ever received for my first book (well-second book really, but we’ll forget the first one), published in the local paper by lovely journalist Hilarie Stelfox. All thanks to my mum, who shouted about my book from the rooftops and remains my biggest champion. Thanks Mum! xxx
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Jo Danilo | Writer 
I’m with you Jo! In some ways I feel like you have to be in the same boat to truly understand but having someone to champion that you have a talent (and I sure love your books that I’ve read) makes a huge difference. It’s great that we can support each other in some way too I think.
I’m about to release my second book so I’m trying to work out how to promote it. Fun fun fun.
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It’s a bit like shouting underwater in a swimming pool filled with custard 😀
What’s the new book, Graham? Is it related to the excellent Baabaric, or is it a different beast?
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Imagine that…a pool of custard…mmmm.
It’s the sequel. It’s called “Stoned”, picks up where “Baabaric” ended and is finally going to be out on 25th. Exciting news.
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Not heard from you for a while post-wise…you been up to much?
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Just super busy with all sorts of interesting stuff. Unfortunately something has to give 😊 You? I need to visit your blog when I get time. I’m being very one-way at the moment, which is naughty 😈
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You’ve got to look after yourself…nobody else will generally. 🙂Glad to hear you’re doing interesting stuff. I’ve been doing a couple of conservation jobs over summer which has been great…but it’s quiet again now…
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