I like being on the shelf...

Twice a year I get the opportunity to go into the shops and see my new book on the shelves. I enjoy this for three reasons. One,naturally there is a sense of achievement, another one under the belt. Two, Instead of sitting tapping at my laptop I get to go and spend time in my favourite type of store and, three, the best part, I get to meet people who love books too.
I'm as paranoid as the next writer and when I look at the huge number of books out there, it can bring me down. But after one of these trips I always come home filled with a new sense of enthusiasm and purpose, ready to start again.
I was in some bookstores around Dublin on Friday,signing and I will spend all of tomorrow visiting some more. I can't wait. It will be great fun. And then I will come home, lock myself away and... write! :)