Bourne held their second annual music festival today.
Although a wee bit breezy which made erecting the gazebo entertaining, the day was superb. Lots of blue skies and sun with a cooling wind.
Highlight for me was the school Soul band who possess some superb instrumentalist and a rocking vocalist.
Sales and signings were good and a fun day was had by all who attended. Another highlight was the spitfire fly past, the blue skies adding to the overall scene as he made four low level passes over the school. (luckily our German exchange sudent left last week so I didn't have to explain the significance!)
I'm heading over to Deepings Summer Market tomorrow so hopefully the weather will continue to be warm and dry as soggy books don't sell well!
taff
Saturday 14 July 2007
Wednesday 11 July 2007
Smacked legs and apologies...
...as I've neglected my blog over the past few days.
Things have been fairly manic.
Shimmering is now out there and has already been selling fast and I have been busy signing and mailing copies to complete orders. Thanks to everyone for the support :-)
On top of this I have had a few school visits, attended the Peterborough Myths and Legends and had a few IT jobs to take care of.
The Myths and Legends was a little disappointing from a sales perspective and plans to read sections of the books had to be shelved as the main stage was damaged and the replacement stage was built right next to our marquee. I could have done a reading but it would have had to be for lip readers only. LOL
Still, it was a nice day, both from a festival viewpoint and weather wise and at least I got to buy a real German bratwurst (one of my favourite foods).
Today was spent with the teachers and students of John Mansfield Secondary School as one of the visiting authors for their literacy day. I did readings and discussed writing and publishing with six groups of year 7 students and both students and teachers made me feel welcome.
I have a day at home tomorrow so finally time to catch up on a stack of admin stuff that needs sorting and answering a few outstanding emails.
Thanks again to everyone for the support.
taff
Things have been fairly manic.
Shimmering is now out there and has already been selling fast and I have been busy signing and mailing copies to complete orders. Thanks to everyone for the support :-)
On top of this I have had a few school visits, attended the Peterborough Myths and Legends and had a few IT jobs to take care of.
The Myths and Legends was a little disappointing from a sales perspective and plans to read sections of the books had to be shelved as the main stage was damaged and the replacement stage was built right next to our marquee. I could have done a reading but it would have had to be for lip readers only. LOL
Still, it was a nice day, both from a festival viewpoint and weather wise and at least I got to buy a real German bratwurst (one of my favourite foods).
Today was spent with the teachers and students of John Mansfield Secondary School as one of the visiting authors for their literacy day. I did readings and discussed writing and publishing with six groups of year 7 students and both students and teachers made me feel welcome.
I have a day at home tomorrow so finally time to catch up on a stack of admin stuff that needs sorting and answering a few outstanding emails.
Thanks again to everyone for the support.
taff
Monday 2 July 2007
Peterborough Myths and Legends
On Saturday July 7th I will be attending the Peterborough Myths and Legends festival (see http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-11099 ).
This looks like it will be a fun event for all the family and there should be a good turn out, especially if the weather improves from the current wet sog!
With the festival carrying the theme of Myths and Legends it fits in nicely with my own fantasy work so I am hoping for an interesting day chatting about fantasy, writing and publishing as well as signing and selling my books.
I'm particularly looking forward to trying out the Luminarium.
Not sure what this is? ... join the club (see the web site for pictures http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-11367 )
... and you may even catch me singing along to FABBA! ;-)
taff
This looks like it will be a fun event for all the family and there should be a good turn out, especially if the weather improves from the current wet sog!
With the festival carrying the theme of Myths and Legends it fits in nicely with my own fantasy work so I am hoping for an interesting day chatting about fantasy, writing and publishing as well as signing and selling my books.
I'm particularly looking forward to trying out the Luminarium.
Not sure what this is? ... join the club (see the web site for pictures http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-11367 )
... and you may even catch me singing along to FABBA! ;-)
taff
Spalding Grammar School for Boys Thurs 5th July
I will be visiting the Spalding Grammar School for boys on Thursday and they will have the honour (maybe a dubious one) of being the first public location for sales of my new book, The Shimmering Gate.
I'm looking forward to the visit and I hope that the students will enjoy my readings and ramblings.
taff
I'm looking forward to the visit and I hope that the students will enjoy my readings and ramblings.
taff
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
