Otters in the Offing
THE OTTERS HAVE BEEN RELEASED!!!
That is, my latest novel, LIFE AND OTTER MIRACLES is already out in e-book where you can get it for a limited time for a piffling 99p (UK only). Here’s the link: my link text
Paperback and audio publication date is September 14th in the UK, and soon after for other countries. Not long to go - and did I mention before how it helps authors if you pre-order books? Now's the perfect time. Not that I’m hinting or anything...
A new book coming out is a nerve-wracker of a time for an author, and I’m feeling equally excited and exhausted. I didn’t want to become a one trick pony – or rather, a one trick penguin, so in Life and Otter Miracles I’ve tried something different. ‘Write what you know’ is a piece of advice that’s often dished out, but I tend to ignore it, preferring to dig around in my imagination and see what I can pull out. However, for the first time in this novel, I’ve included some real things that happened to me. I’ve included an issue seldom explored in fiction but one that affects so many people it really should be out there more. I’ve aimed for a book with some deeply lovable characters (especially the otters), an unusual, entertaining storyline and something important to say. I do hope you’ll love it!
The next two months will be ‘stupid busy’ for me, with book events lined up at Ivybridge, Langport, Taunton, Spetisbury, Exeter, Wellington, Minehead, South Petherton and Yeovil. It would be lovely to see you at any of these if you’re able to come. I'm hoping to make it to Dartmoor Otters And Butterflies too, and visit the otters who helped me so much for my research. I especially want to meet Sammy, my adopted otter, again.
Now I need to get on with practising my otter song with harp accompaniment. Like the penguin song, it just had to be done!
Hope to see you soon! x
That is, my latest novel, LIFE AND OTTER MIRACLES is already out in e-book where you can get it for a limited time for a piffling 99p (UK only). Here’s the link: my link text
Paperback and audio publication date is September 14th in the UK, and soon after for other countries. Not long to go - and did I mention before how it helps authors if you pre-order books? Now's the perfect time. Not that I’m hinting or anything...
A new book coming out is a nerve-wracker of a time for an author, and I’m feeling equally excited and exhausted. I didn’t want to become a one trick pony – or rather, a one trick penguin, so in Life and Otter Miracles I’ve tried something different. ‘Write what you know’ is a piece of advice that’s often dished out, but I tend to ignore it, preferring to dig around in my imagination and see what I can pull out. However, for the first time in this novel, I’ve included some real things that happened to me. I’ve included an issue seldom explored in fiction but one that affects so many people it really should be out there more. I’ve aimed for a book with some deeply lovable characters (especially the otters), an unusual, entertaining storyline and something important to say. I do hope you’ll love it!
The next two months will be ‘stupid busy’ for me, with book events lined up at Ivybridge, Langport, Taunton, Spetisbury, Exeter, Wellington, Minehead, South Petherton and Yeovil. It would be lovely to see you at any of these if you’re able to come. I'm hoping to make it to Dartmoor Otters And Butterflies too, and visit the otters who helped me so much for my research. I especially want to meet Sammy, my adopted otter, again.
Now I need to get on with practising my otter song with harp accompaniment. Like the penguin song, it just had to be done!
Hope to see you soon! x
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Sep 14, 2023 06:06AM
Congrats! I've just discovered you, and have enjoyed the two penguin books, and the harp story - really lovely all!! In a world crazy-busy and me feeling like I'm deflecting the madness more than I care to, your books bring me the kind of delight I long for. THANK YOU - wishing you the best - MB Bronk
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Ah, Mary, this is so, so lovely and you have completely made my day! Thank YOU!
Well now, you've made my day too! (big smile over here)
Hazel, Congratulations! I am waiting rather impatiently for the release of your newest book in Canada, to add to my collection.
Mary wrote: "Well now, you've made my day too! (big smile over here)"Still smiling here too!
Valerie wrote: "Hazel, Congratulations! I am waiting rather impatiently for the release of your newest book in Canada, to add to my collection."Thank you so much, Valerie! I'm told it will be out in Canada sometime in October. Hoping you'll love it!
Mary wrote: "Well now, you've made my day too! (big smile over here)"
