So much has changed in our world these past few weeks. Last month I wrote that watching the news had been a bit like watching a science fiction movie, and having recently watched ‘Contagion’, it’s fair to say that watching that particular movie was just like watching the news.
As you would have guessed, Sophie’s Sister will not be launching next month. This is a big disappointment, of course, but really a very small disappointment in the scheme of things. When so many people are really struggling as a result of Covid-19, I count myself among the lucky ones.
Just after I last wrote, and before the restrictions on our daily lives were imposed, I was really excited to receive news of my first royalty payment – $17.40! I celebrated with a visit to the Blue Mountains to meet the three ladies from IndieMosh who turned my manuscript into a real book earlier this year and we enjoyed a lovely morning at a gorgeous café (20 Mile Hollow) in Woodford. For anyone thinking about publishing, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend IndieMosh. I can’t imagine having a better experience when it comes to publishing a book. I’d also recommend a visit to 20 Mile Hollow – a little treasure in the mountains that I hope survives these difficult times because I want to go back there sometime!
So what have I been doing these past few weeks? Trying to get my work – my book in particular – out there! I’ve been receiving some really lovely feedback about Sophie’s Sister, and hope you might consider getting yourself a copy, because it seems there might be something in it for everyone: something for those of you who love (or would like to learn more about) Australia – its exquisite coastline and its incredible interior; for those who enjoy adventure, road trips, train travel, photography, dogs, art, surfing; for those interested in (or at least a little bit intrigued by) extreme sports, extreme weather, dreaming, cave diving, the relationships between siblings, twins, school reunions, life and living, love, loss, death; and those who simply want to experience the whole social distancing thing by escaping to another world for a few hours. It’s available from The MoshShop and all the usual online bookstores!
As for my paintings, for the moment they’re just here, on my website. Please contact me if there’s something you’re interested in.
Until next month.