When advance copies of your first novel goes out into the world for reviews, it is a time of clattering nerves and moments of icy fear set against a backdrop of quiet self doubt. To receive positive reviews however, from authors you greatly admire is a feeling not easy to describe. After three years writing the book in snippets of stolen time, followed by a year of seeking a publisher and another year of lead up (and all that goes with it) to publication day, the arrival of the Press Release is significant milestone. I find myself somewhere between proud and incredulous to be able to include advance reviews from authors that have been inspirational to me. Simply put, it is the stuff of fantasy. Huge, effusive and sincere thanks to you all.
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