Not short of news on the writing front either.
On Thursday I’m at the very fancy shindig for the CWA Dagger Awards. I’m on the shortlist for the Dagger in the Library, which is wonderful. I don’t think I’ve much chance of winning it frankly, but it’ll be a great party.
This weekend, 7th July, I’m at the West Meon Festival of Books with Frank Bernard and Seth Hunter talking about Historical Fiction.
Then next weekend I’m talking 18th century murder during the Kelmarsh Festival of History. You can find details of the different talks here.
So now I can settle down to the edits on the latest novel then start my reading for the next which will be another Harriet and Crowther mystery. Only I keep getting distracted when I spot my new wedding ring…
Hi Imogen,
Congradualtions on your wedding. I just started reading your books this past year.I am from the usa. I’m looking forward to the Island of Bones. I do
have several questions. When will Circle of the Shadows be coming to the USA ?
Also, can you give me any information on what this stand up novel is and a
potential release date. When is the fifth book of Harriet and Crawley coming out?
This is a great series I hope your contract will continue passed 5 books .
Frank
Hi Frank,
Thanks and I’m really pleased you’re enjoying the series. I wish I could give you clearer news on the rest of the books. I’m not sure yet when Circle of Shadows will be released in the US and the fifth book in the series will be released in the UK in 2014, so it will be a while after that when it comes out in America. I wont finish writing it until the middle of next year I’m afraid.
The stand alone novel is set in Paris in 1909 to 1910 though part of the narrative is in the present. It’s the story of a young English woman going to study art in Paris and getting caught up in a terrible crime there. It’s due out in UK SPring 2013. Again though, I’m afraid I don’t know as yet when it will appear in the US.
I certainly intend to write more Harriet and Crowther books after the fifth in the series. I hope if enough people are as enthusiastic as you are, I’ll get the chance to do so!
I’m late to comments here, but I was able to buy Circle of Shadows for my Kindle in the US the day it went on sale in the UK. (I couldn’t believe it would actually work, woke up very happy to see it right there on top of my little virtual shelf.) There are some advantages to e-books! Guess I’ll need to buy the hardback as well to add my bit to US sales numbers.
Felicitations on your marriage! Can’t wait for the stand alone book but please don’t abandon Harriet & Crowther. Their relationship is one of my very favorites. Writing that kind of palpable friendship and understanding without making it trite is no easy thing, but it’s such a joy to read.