The Momentum is building!

A lot has happened since Black Shuck was launched just a month ago. Demand in Norfolk (and Suffolk) bookshops is high and are now being supplied by our new distributor Linden Crescent Marketing (thanks Tony Baker). The shop that has sold the most copies so far is Stratton Long Maritime in Blakeney - where much of the book is set.
A list of shops currently stocking the book is now shown at http://www.wildeye.co.uk/black-shuck/order.html and new ones are added almost daily. Of course the book can be ordered from any bookshop and also direct from the website, postage free.
We are now hastily organising a reprint - didn't imagine we'd be doing that within a month of launch!

The reviews so far are fantastic - and great to hear from local readers who know the area well.

The book has also gained the attention of Reality TV Guru and Ghost Expert Dean 'Midas' Maynard - who wants to help turn the book into a film - the is great news as I saw the story as a film right from the start...

Launched and beyond

The launch of Black Shuck was fantastic. The Book Hive was full and buzzing and after the readings there was a queue for signed copies.
Since then increasing numbers of bookshops are calling for copies and sales are going well.
Great to see reviews asking for a sequel ...

Launch Set for 27th October

The launch is set!
27th October at 6.30pm at The Book Hive in Norwich http://thebookhive.co.uk/
Please come, have a glass of wine or juice, and listen to a reading from Black Shuck: The Devil's Dog.
You'll also be able to buy signed copies of the book in time to read for Halloween!

The Book Hive is Norwich’s new – and only – independent bookshop. Beautifully re-designed and renovated, as well as being filled with fantastic art and furniture, the building houses two floors of books with wonderful views over both London and Bedford Street. The Book Hive can be found at  53 London Street Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1HL

Copies and Reviews

The advance copies of the printed paperbacks has finally arrived - great to have the product in the hand!

Review copies have started going out and we already have the first review - by Pete Jennings for Pagan Dawn magazine: "Evocative descriptions of the North Norfolk coast ... powerful word pictures ... a memorable climax, and some believable characters colouring the tale ... a good read, and an encouragement to look for paw prints in the sand"

New cover design

The new cover design has finally been finished and is on its way to the printers. Its been difficult as everyone you ask has a different opinion about it! I'd like to say I'm happy with it and the that's the main thing - and I am happy with it - but will the reader be happy with - that's the main thing! What do you think? You can see it at http://www.black-shuck.co.uk

The Blogging has begun

A new blog to celebrate the forthcoming publication of Black Shuck (Halloween 2011). Here you can keep track of my thoughts during the publication process.