It’s a strange feeling. My book is physically made. And here it is, on a proper bookstall at the Midlands Women’s Convention this weekend just gone:
For sale!
I even saw a few people there buying the book. Including some that I didn’t even know. And now I’m not quite sure what will happen. I have a plan for a launch type event in Birmingham on 26th October. And possibly something in Lichfield too. And I’m going to speak to a women’s bible study group next week. I’ve not really done speaking stuff before, but I’ve had a few requests in and am going to give it a whirl.
We’re in a slightly strange in-between time as the official publication date is not until 18th October, but if you go to the Northern Women’s Convention next weekend you can get a copy and The Good Book Company will be stocking it at the London Women’s Convention the weekend after. It’s worth going to the conventions even if you don’t buy my book, incidentally. Jodi Hinds’ talks on Hebrews 12 in Derby were encouraging, warm and gently challenging – she’s speaking in Manchester. Lizzy Smallwood is giving the talks in London – and is always worth listening to.
The Vicar's Wife 
I’m in Australia and the bookdepository sent me a notice yesterday to say my pre-order of your book has just been made available by the publisher and should be on its way to me in the next few days. Can’t wait! So, if the bookdepository is sending out notices about your book, I think you can officially call it published. 😉
Brilliant Deb – thank you! Am now off to FB to let my friend in Malaysia know that she can get it at the Book Depository – she just asked me.
Ordered two !
(not that I have double vision: one is for me and one as a prezzy for our rural Cambridgeshire vicar – although her house is actually quite tidy)
Thank you gareth! I hope the book will be an encouragement to both of you.