Interesting times…

Now I know this is SUCH a first world problem, but I feel the need to share, and there you are, so here goes. There was a printing mishap with the first print run in Ireland of I’ll Be Home for Christmas which meant that the ENTIRE stock, which had JUST BEEN DELIVERED to the shops, had to be recalled. Of all people, it was my mother who discovered this, while she was reading the advance copy I’d given her, bless her Irish heart! Since then there’s been a new lot printed, and in theory it’s back in all the shops, but since I keep getting messages from people who can’t source it in their local bookshops, I’m going to direct you to this wonderful website, which is based in Ireland but which will deliver a copy of the book anywhere in the world for free. Now, don’t say I don’t look after you!

In other news, I’m beavering away on the next, and so far I’m happy. I’ll shortly be taking myself off to the wonderful Tyrone Guthrie Centre for a week of intensive writing, interrupted only by gargantuan home-cooked meals and brisk countryside walks to inspire me for the next 1,000 words. When I get home I expect to have made GREAT inroads, so wish me luck.

Christmas is just around the corner – can you believe it? I only have two of my SIX Christmas cakes made so far, very late this year, and not a present in the world bought. Blame the books! But I do love the festivities, hope you’re all looking forward to them too, and in the meantime, take good care of yourselves.

Roisin xx