The cover for my new book was revealed on the 18th December and I am now waiting for my fabulous editor to wave her magic wand over my words so that I can get it ready for publication. Ideally I would like this to be on the first week of February when I have a book signing in the West Midlands. The schedule will be tight and I have no doubt that I will be burning the candle into the night to achieve this.
I have already received some fantastic feedback from my good friend and beta reader Su (Aka Rose English).
This is my most exciting project to date. I can also reveal that there will be another book, not really a sequel but more of a spin-off using one of the characters Carlos which already has a cover.
Short teaser:
“Carlos what’s wrong?” His body was rigid now. Our joyfulness of earlier had fled with the speed of a greyhound let out of the traps.
I heard the sobs before I saw his tears but now they splattered unheeding down his cheeks and over his ragged shirt.
“Tell me what’s wrong Carlos? Did Martinez say something––do something?” I probed as he shook his head.
“Was it the other political?”
I knew from the wild, dilated eyes that I was right.
“Did he do something to you?”
He bowed his head.
“Did he hurt you? Beat you?”
Keep tuning in for more details.
Maria Gibbs 