The Absent Heart takes off in #Bristol #booklaunch #historicalfiction

A Brilliant day in Bristol

As in all the best stories from my childhood, the day of my book launch dawned bright and clear, so much so that as we walked down Park Street I worried guests might have chosen to head for the beach rather than the book launch. However my fears proved groundless as the room was soon filling up with friends and fellow writers while Linen Press intern Rosie Pundick, my interviewer Mike Manson and helpful staff from Bristol Folk House soon had things perfectly arranged. In fact there was a small rush to buy books (hurrah!) before official proceedings were under way.

Several people have commented on how enjoyable interesting they found the afternoon and of course I have many people to thank, especially pillar of the Bristol writing community Mike Manson for his interest and support, Linen Press for adding their help and the friends and family who looked after the practicalities and took some great photos.

If you couldn’t make it …

Here’s a short video of one of my readings in appropriately flickering sunshine.

Meanwhile the online community have rallied round too and you can read more about the book, its inspiration and its execution on a number of blogs. Thank you to Joanna, Mary Todd and Jane Davis for their interesting range of questions and the opportunity to show off The Absent Heart. Do take a look especially if you missed the real world occasion.
Portobello Blog Quickfire Questions
A Writer of History ( for Women’s History Month)
Jane Davis Virtual Book Club

And check out my events page for opportunities to come and say hello in Clevedon, Edinburgh or Emersons Green.