Write to Be Published by Nicola Morgan

Right, so I know I talked up a book yesterday, but I just have to mention Nicola Morgan's fantastic new book for writers, Write to be Published . It launched yesterday, and I have the pleasure of attending an event tonight at the world's oldest independent bookshop, Foyles, to see the Crabbit Bat in action.
Nicola's been such an inspiration to me. Back in the day when I was flopping about in a sea of rejections and had only just begun to discover blogs, I happened across one that gave such practical, clear and forthright advice I was hooked: Help! I Need a Publisher. I read each post eagerly, trying to soak up every little bit of Crabbit Bat wisdom. When I finally signed a contract to publish my non-fiction, I sent Nicola a thank-you email for all the help she'd given me -- and others -- through her blog. And she responded, inviting me onto her blog as a Blog Baby! I was truly honoured. It was there I met now-blogging-buddy Karen Jones Gowen, who won a copy of my book.
I've met up with Nicola a few times since. I have to say she's anything but Crabbit and has proven herself very adept at ham-eating and salad-sharing. With several zillion books published and her latest novel Wasted receiving critical acclaim, if anyone's qualified to give writers advice on how to be published, it's her!
Right, I must go pick out my shoes... but before I go, a quick apology for falling down slightly on blog commenting the past couple days. My wrists are hurting -- my body's way of telling me to STOP TYPING! And when my body speaks, I'm afraid I must listen. I hope taking a break tonight will mean I'll be back in full action soon.