Boy, it's hot in this library...

It's cold outside, but for some reason, this library where I'm working is about 100 degrees.  I've even propped open doors.

I'm just back from Edinburgh, where I had a terrific visit with Canongate, who'll be publishing my next adult novel in May 2013 (and don't worry, more YA novels are very, very much in the pipeline).  Again, it'll be called The Crane Wife, and it's lovely that you keep all asking questions about it, but I'm not saying anything yet at all, I'm afraid.  All in good time.

Meanwhile, I'm still writing, writing, writing.  Lots of stuff to come, lots of news to come, too, when it's all ready.  In the meantime, greetings to all the new commenters.  It's great to hear from you all, even if I can't answer every question (sorry!). I've also got buttons just there on the left for Twitter (on which I sark about quite regularly) and a Facebook fan page, if you're so inclined.  Good stuff coming...