I did indeed get it - I preordered it from my "local" Waterstones back in March, so I got it cheap.
I'm starting a new first draft, and it's really exciting, but also kind of scary to be back at the hideous rough draft stage!
On top of that, this is my first sequel, so I may be feeling a little pressure!
Monday mornings are one of the worst things ever. I hate everything about them. The waking up at the crack of dawn, the early morning sounds of yawning and grumbling, the fact that another five days of hell are spread out ahead of me, taunting me with their lessons and general agony. Such is the life of a fifteen year old secondary school boy. Namely, me: Nicky Valentine.
Dorothy! I don't even wanna' HEAR you say you're old! Bah!
Never mind. I'm an idiot (The Casual Vacancy).
LisaLu, you've gotta' ear for young girl speak. Your dialogue sparkles with reality (I've read Electric Dreams). Nice job.
Got the first art back on my cover. Sigh. Don't think I'm ever gonna' be satisfied. The CA did a great job--and part of it's my fault, as I didn't explain it well enough--but...I don't think I'll EVER be happy with the representation. I wish it was a rule that CA's MUST read the book.