IT’S FRIDAY, I’M IN GLOVES
ByHow cold is it? Jeez.
It’s Friday, and if reading this, it means we all survived another week. Yesterday was the release day and launch of Sheila Quigley’s new novel – The Road To Hell, or TRTH, as I like to call it. The launch party was absolutely mental – hopefully everyone else  had a brilliant time too. I met loads of people, writers such as Matt Hilton, Ken McCoy and ‘new Tonto kids on the block’, Kelly Railton and Col Bury of soon-to-be Even More Tonto Short Stories fame, or EMTSS as I always call it. It’s great to have writers come along to a book launch – so thanks for everyone’s support. I’ll put the photos up on here when I can be bothered, but I’ll be ordering Chinese food and going to get loads of alcohol soon, so it won’t be tonight.
Sheila’s doing a signing at The Bookcase in Chester le Street tomorrow, 11am-12pm and then Waterstone’s in Sunderland from 2-3pm. Ish. If you can get along, drop by and say hello. But buy a book if you do.
I had a great profile in the Bookseller mag today too – it even gave my age away, so I can’t go around telling people I’m 24 anymore. Good week for the ego.
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November 7th, 2009 at 7:24 am
Stu,
There was another ‘new kid’ there, too! Good looking bloke (ish) with a Manc’ accent. I was sat with Matt and another novelist, Adrian Magson. So glad I drove up to join in the fun. It was great to finally meet Sheila n yourself on a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Loved the band. Sorry I didn’t meet Kelly though, but I did briefly meet Ken.
Look out for more pics and my take on the night over at my blog. When I’ve recovered from ‘car’-lag! Bloody M62…grr..
Regards,
Col
November 7th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
New ‘kid’ has made my day…….and also got me humming ‘hanging tough’ far more than is strictly warranted (if it is ever really warranted).
Good night, great band and ta very much for the invite.
Cheers,
Kelly