It took five years, but 'The Bother in Burmeon' is now published!

[SecretSpi]

Well, after at least five years of writing, editing, getting critiques from professionals and writing buddies, agent interest, agent rejections, blood, sweat, tears and probably a few other bodily fluids, my first book has been published!

It's a retro-style adventure story for 9-12s, set in 1962 and the launch was held at Brooklands Museum. It was a busy day but I loved every minute of it - reminded me of a wedding, actually (!)

The website for the book is at //www.burmeon.com and the publisher's website is at //www.circaidygregory.co.uk

Good luck to all who are slogging away on a book, whether it's their first or their 21st!

[Ruthchan]

Congratulations!!!
It's wonderful to hear that it is possible to get published if you have a good idea and keep plugging away.
Has it put you off for life, or will there be a follow-up????

[GrendelsMum]

Congratulations SecretSpi! Thanks for taking the trouble to keep us updated. Hope it gets plenty of attention and sells well.

[SecretSpi]

Thanks - well, there have been moments when I've thought 'not going through THIS again' and the idea of another 5 years of slog is daunting but on balance I don't think it'll stop me... :o

[twofingerstoGideon]

Congratulations!

[SecretSpi]

Mmm...wine and flowers! Just the thing, as it's Mothers Day here in Germany today!

[LadySybilDeChocolate]

That's really brilliant, congratulations!! I don't think people realise how hard it is to write a book until they try it.

[Solola]

Great website!

[SecretSpi]

Thanks - and the good news is that we're onto the 2nd print run now (print runs for small press are in the 00s rather than tens of thousands - but still ha-ha-happy!)