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Flaunt it Friday

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This week I have focused on contacting the libraries in my region to ask them to consider stocking my book. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire libraries are already stocking it and I thought I’d spread the net a bit wider. I am delighted to have already had one positive response from Derbyshire Library Service. They’re going to order a few to see what the take up is like and then consider ordering more. It’s very exciting to imagine my book on the shelves in libraries waiting for children to pick it up and take it home.

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Libraries are a great resource and a gateway to reading for many children

Wordy Wednesday

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Another week has passed and it’s Wordy Wednesday again. My word for today is flabbergasted, for no other reason than I like it.

According to my Oxford English Dictionary, the word comes from the late 18th century; of unknown origin. Its meaning is to surprise (someone) greatly. An example of usage might be I was utterly flabbergasted to win the prize.

Comedian Frankie Howerd was known for mixing the word up – never has my flabber been so gasted.

I was flabbergasted to see my name up on a large screen when I went to do my first library event My Books

Flaunt it Friday

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It’s been a good week. I met with someone from Nottingham Central Library Service. We have dates in the diary for 2 library events during the summer holidays, plus 2 days of school events in local libraries. I’ll be reading from my book, The Clocker, and doing a writing session with the children.

As well as these events, I’ll be doing more with Leicester Libraries Service.

I’m really looking forward to introducing my book to groups of children.

It’s going to be an exciting summer.

What have you done that you’re pleased with this week?