That said, I was very pleased this week when a fan emailed me a photo she took in Waterstones in Harrow, with my own debut thriller CUT SHORT displayed at number 3 on their bestsellers chart. Move over Tescos, the bookshops are fighting back!
CUT SHORT has been selling so fast that my publisher reprinted twice in six months, and a third reprint is scheduled this July. That makes four print runs in a year - not too shabby for a new author. The July reprint will be in B format, a larger size than the first print runs, to match the second in my series, ROAD CLOSED, published this June. The B format books look fantastic. Here is the new cover for CUT SHORT and the cover for ROAD CLOSED. You may notice the quantity of blood growing. Some of my fans have joked that the cover of the next in the series, DEAD END, will be all blood... 
Personally, I'll be happy if my name is slightly larger on each cover. That is when you know you've finally 'arrived' as an author, when your name alone sells books. Or when Tescos agree to stock your books...
Leigh Russell
I love the cover for Cut Short - any plans for it to have a Kindle edition too?
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ReplyDeleteCUT SHORT is available as an ereader. As far as I know it's compatible with Amazon Kindle but I'm afraid I don't understand techy things... Of course a Kindle edition of a book can't be personally inscribed for you by the author! (If you'd like a signed copy of CUT SHORT you can find a schedule of my signings on my publisher's website - alternatively, feel free to email me for a signed copy. You wouldn't be the first - I'm getting to know the staff at my local post office almost as well as those at my local bookshop!)
I'm glad you like the cover of CUT SHORT. So do I, although I can't claim any credit for it.
Leigh Russell
Congratulations to Matt and you for another reprint. Wonderful news all the way around! (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Indigo. It's always good to receive encouraging comments - and hugs!
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