How it feels

So, how does it feel having my own book in my hand and selling it to others?

In all honesty, it feels better than I could ever have imagined. I can't tell you how wonderful it has been seeing people walking away with my book, reading the poems and coming to tell me which ones they liked. I never imagined I'd actually be at this point, and yet here I am, feeling confident, proud and excited.

So far, particular favourites seem to be 'Sick Sid', 'Hand in the Sand' and, 'Animals with Attitude' (thanks Phil - I like that one too.). I've had a mum of three suggest that our hilarity at 'Sick' is due to the change in perspective one gets of said vomit after raising three little ones! And, so far the best comment by miles, is from Rosie, my niece. When I asked her which poem she liked best, she said, without a hint of irony or sarcasm, 'About the Author' - the bio bit at the end of the book.

Classic!