Month: July 2016

Bowled over by first reviews of Blind Side

July 31, 2016

I’ve been in a state of altered reality ever since Tuesday 26th July when the first review of my book came out. It’s been… well, almost too much to take in. Are they really talking about my novel, the one I’ve doggedly pursued for years and many times felt like giving up on, that I must have altered and saved a thousand … More Bowled over by first reviews of Blind Side

Guest Post: Jennie Ensor and Blind Side — The Last Word-Book Review

July 23, 2016

I am delighted to welcome Jennie Ensor as a guest on my review page as a guest blog talking about her forthcoming debut book Blind Side to be published on 23 July 2016. I will be reviewing Blind Side on 27 July. How Blind Side came into being: inspiration, research, titles and more […] via Guest … More Guest Post: Jennie Ensor and Blind Side — The Last Word-Book Review

Blind Side Launch & Blog Tour 21-30 July 2016

July 21, 2016

It’s finally about to happen – my first book is set to be published! I’ve not had much sleep lately, trying to fit in lots of book-related tasks as well as that other thing, what was it…? Oh yes, everyday life. The launch date will be a little earlier than had been planned, this Saturday 23rd July. Blind Side will be by published … More Blind Side Launch & Blog Tour 21-30 July 2016

A new title, a cover and other news

July 5, 2016

Yes, that’s it. The new title. My book is now called BLIND SIDE. RIP Ghosts of Chechnya. It’s been a painstaking process getting to the new title. Blind Side was my idea, but some consultation and dithering was involved before the final decision. Now I’ve chosen the title I’ve actually got to get used to it, which is not so easy after … More A new title, a cover and other news