Library Event

I'm delighted to say that the library event on Wednesday went really well. It was lovely to see members of Exeter Writers there - thank you for coming, and hope you had a good time!

Thank you to Margaret Powling for taking photographs.

Library Event - Wednesday 24th November

This coming Wednesday 24th November, Linda Mitchelmore, Sophie King and I will be giving a talk at Exeter Central Library, where we will be chatting about our own careers and offering hints and tips on writing romantic and relationship fiction.

Entry is free, coffee etc will be provided, and we'll be delighted to meet anyone who would like to come along at 2.30 on the day.

Daily Mail

I had a mention in the Daily Mail today and saw the Amazon ratings for The Silver Locket surge - coincidence, or a direct result? It's very pleasing, anyway - especially for a dyed-in-the-wool Guardian reader!

What a relief

I enjoyed doing my book signing today. I even sold some books - so huge thanks are due to my friends who came into the store, to interested customers who stopped, looked and bought a book, and to a certain Richard Madeley, who generously gave me a mention in his show on Radio 2 the previous day.


I think a few customers were expecting to meet Richard in person. Sorry about that, guys! But everyone got a chocolate Hero, even though they didn't meet RM himself.

Saturday - busy day coming up!

On Saturday 13th November, Exeter Writers are launching their diamond anniversary anthology at Exeter Central Library, 11 am - 3 pm - free entry, all welcome, refreshments provided.

Later that day, I'll be signing copies of my novel The Silver Locket in the Exeter Roman Gate branch of Waterstone's, 2 pm - 4 pm. Free chocolate Heroes for all!

Paignton Library - Kate Furnivall

I went to a talk by novelist Kate Furnivall this afternoon, given at the new Paignton Library. What a great space, and what lovely design - it's everything a library ought to be.

Kate's talk was very illuminating, too. She talked about her journey to publication, a path which was liberally strewn with thorns, but her determination and persistence paid off, and her novel The Russian Concubine became a worldwide bestseller. Kate's latest novel The Jewel of St Petersburg is out on Thursday.

Review of The Silver Locket

It's always heartening to read a well-reasoned, fair and informative review, one of which I've just had today. So thank you, Bookbag and Katie, for your review of The Silver Locket! Post-it note to self - Margaret, you can slow down a little sometimes, and let your hero and heroine chill for a while!

http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=The_Silver_Locket_by_Margaret_James