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Yesterday I received the exciting news that one of the Exeter Waterstones (Roman Gate) now has in stock.

So today I went into the store to take a photograph. Unfortunately, by the time I got there, there was only one copy left!

It is with great delight that I can now inform you that is now available in paperback from the Waterstones store in Truro.

Other buying options will become available shortly. However, please support Truro Waterstones if you live locally.

Indie writer, L K Jay, has a new book out today . I've interviewed her about secrets, ghosts and the dark.

You describe yourself as "An indie author and martial artist who has a secret job so has to stay a bit incognito ..." Is that even half as exciting as it sounds?

Well ... I would like to say that I'm a secret agent who has to use her martial arts skills to save the country and seduces handsome and adventurous men. A female 007, or in my case, 003 and...

Joo of has been interviewing writers about characters, decisions and ideas. I'm number 13!

Here's an extract from the interview:

What excites, attracts or appeals to you about the genre(s) you write in.

It's easier to be a comedy writer than train to become a doctor, even though it's widely accepted that laughter is the best medicine. One day I'll save a life, and the lucky patient will say to me, "Yeah, the paramedics stopped the bleeding, but you were the one who made me lau...

I'm delighted that Margaret James, novelist, journalist and teacher of creative writing, has decided to feature as April's book of the month!

With Seesaw, my short story collection, coming out in paperback this month, the timing couldn't be better.

Margaret has interviewed me on her blog.

Those of you who were reading last week when , will know that Margaret also has an upcoming book launch, Her book, is soon to be released in...

David Wailing, author of and will be giving away free copies of two of his books throughout the week. Here's an interview about his work so far, and latest project.

We can easily read about you at length on your . To remind us, please summarise yourself using six alliterative words.

Dave's Dramatic Devices: Duality, Deception, Debauchery!

What's the first story that you remember writing? Do you think your teacher had an inkling...

I was drawn to Margaret James's books by their beautiful covers. Like me, she is a Devon-based writer who has spent some time living in Oxford. I'm delighted to have the opportunity to interview her for this blog.

It's an exciting time for Margaret because a new edition of her paperback, , is about to launch.

1. Tell us about yourself? Who is Margaret James?

I was born in Hereford and went to school there, but I left to go to university in London where I studied English and...

A number of authors have asked me to let them know how I get on with , the UK Arts Council funded self-publishing service. Well, so far it's going so well, that if I was offered the backing of a traditional publisher, I'd have to think very seriously about whether I'd be any better off than staying with print-on-demand.

Time frame

I uploaded my contents and cover images two weeks ago, and my proof copy arrived yesterday.

The longest part of the process was waiting for the printer to...

My proof copy of has arrived! I cannot describe how exciting it is to see my book in print! It's glossy and shiny. The pages feel crispy and make satisfying flicking noises when I turn them.

Below are some publicity photos, for the upcoming launch.

The book itself

Me, having a read

The book hanging out with some other books

Me, having another read

I number of people deserve thanks for taking the trouble to review my work this week, but I would like to particularly thank , a reviewer from , who has reviewed three books.

See Joo's reviews of: