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Busy, busy and an interview with the Tolkien Library!
At the moment I never seem to post about anything but being too busy. I have applied to reduce my hours at work but can't until they take on someone to cover those hours so there's no let up at present.
One thing I did manage to do a couple of weeks ago is answer Pieter Collier's questions for an interview with the Tolkien Library. Talking about ( Read more... ) -
Amazon and 'Hobbit to Hero'
Several people have contacted me in the last 48 hours about where to buy 'Hobbit to Hero' as it is currently listed as unavailable at Amazon. This certainly doesn't mean it's sold out; more likely they haven't yet received any copies.
The best option at the moment therefore is Abe books.
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Please spread the word!
I've been chasing my tail for weeks but finally have some time off from the day job. And my top priority is the small matter of the book launch which is only next Saturday!!! Panic, me? No goodness no! I wonder though if I could ask for some help. If those on my flist who subscribe to any online Tolkien forums or fan fic writer groups would be ( Read more... ) -
A change of cover for 'Hobbit to Hero'!
After several, at times frustrating, weeks dealing with the text editor, the final text of 'Hobbit to Hero' is at last set and heading to the printer on Monday. There have however been concerns all along that Ted's wonderful 'Thus Came Aragorn' made the book look too much like a children's story so there has been a last minute change of design.
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Getting there...
We've been having some glorious weather here recently. Although it is a bit too warm for my liking, it is nice to be able to enjoy it and not be panicking about whether there's enough. After the driest April on record last year we've now had the wettest for a hundred years and it shows. The grass is lush and the animals all look exceptionally well ( Read more... ) -
It's all happening now!
Gosh, so much has happened since I last posted. Most importantly, for anyone within striking distance who is interested, the launch party for the book will be Saturday 11th August in the Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh 10am to 5pm and no doubt in the pub afterwards. There will be stands and displays and refreshments and hopefully lots of people!
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Bit of an undate
I know I'm probably way behind with keeping up with everybody. I do apologise, though it looks like there's no let up just yet. Lambing is finally over but it's all systems go on the book. I now have a mid May deadline for getting the text into its final format. That means sorting out the literally hundreds of footnotes and all the typos and any ( Read more... ) -
Feedback
At last I've heard from the publisher and it's good news as he does want to publish my book. He congratulates me on my 'great and easy reading style' yet he refers to the work as 'a serious academic study' which is exactly the balance I aimed for ( Read more... ) -
Progress.....
It’s not quite finished, there’s still a final edit, footnotes, index etc, but I’ve actually got together a first draft of ‘Hobbit to Hero: The Making of Tolkien’s King’ . And today I delivered a copy of the manuscript to my prospective publisher.
Gosh, it’s been long time coming, nearly three years, and I do feel a little proud of myself for just ( Read more... )
