My book got interest from Spain, France and USA which I am absolutely thrilled about! :)
Hodder's have also now decided to publish 'This Way Up' sooner than what was earlier expected. Now going to be published November 2010, rather than Spring 2011 which is also good news!
Should be some printed copies avaiable for October next year. It feels like ages away but I know how fast it's going to come and I cannot wait!
Hodder's sent me over my front cover artwork today, so I shall be sat in the shade with my lemonade playing with that this week. Just going to alter some colours. All good fun! Looking forward to getting my acrylics out.
Alison and Emma at Hodder's definatly know what they're talking about when it comes to picture books and front covers so taking whatever advice and suggestions they have about my work best with open arms and ears! They think the cover will look best in blue rather than brown cardboard, which it is at the moment.
I agree with them. It's sometimes difficult trying to comprimise between what looks cool and arty and what is appealing to children and what will sell. You're aiming at children, but its actually adults buying the books so it's weird trying to work out what works and what doesn't. As I said though, the guys at Hodder's have lot's of experience in the field and know what they're talking about. They're good 'un's and I love working with them...especially when we have lunchtime meetings with posh snacks! :)
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