Publishing The Underground Crowdfunding campaign now live!

 "You're not just a reader, you're a maker."

I'm proud to announce that the crowdfunding campaign for Publishing The Underground, including my second novel, Guest, is now open.

There are options to suit all pockets: an ebook option, a hardback option, or a bundle where you pledge to support all three books.

Go to the Dead Ink Books Crowdfunding page now to get involved.

Editing, second time around

Photo from @deadinkbooks instagram

Exciting times: here we are again.

I've signed the contract. I've filled in the questionnaire about visual imagery in the book, and what I'd like to appear on the cover. Sent the final version of the manuscript to my editor, Nathan. Written a couple of imaginary speeches. Tried to think about what things to say at the launch. The book's finished, and now it's all done: sent, signed, proofed, agreed, and now I'm just working on the "laying awake at night wondering what people will think of it when it comes out" part.

Guest, my second novel. is due to be released in June this year. You'll see from the photo above that Dead Ink are publishing some pretty sweet books in 2017, including stuff by Jenn Ashworth, Harry Gallon, and Gary Budden. These are exciting times indeed: I've seen the publication schedule for this year, it looks amazing; they're publishing some brilliant books this year and I'm glad to be in such excellent company. These are exciting times for me as a writer, and exciting times for Dead Ink. I'm so chuffed for Nathan, but to be honest with you, most of all I'm chuffed for myself.

Soon, I'll blog in a more indepth way about the editing process this time around. It's been a different experience this time, and much more enjoyable for it. More about that soon.

Currently reading

Telex from Cuba Rachel Kushner

Publishing the Underground

I was excited this week to see Dead Ink (publishers of my last novel, Brick Mother) reveal their latest experiment in publishing: Publishing The Underground.

By pre-ordering any of the 3 novels from the 2016 list, anybody can become a Dead Ink member, and have a say in the running of the press, including invitations to special members-only readings, and author Q&As. The aim is 21st century publishing for a 21st century readership.

Anybody can join (it costs £12 for a year's membership, I think) and the three books coming up next year look really exciting. Click the link for more info.

Publishing the Underground

There's also a launch at Manchester Anthony Burgess Centre on October 9th... here's the Facebook events page for more information.

Currently reading

Year of the Flood Margaret Attwood
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Philip K Dick