And...We're Off

We're off!

This month saw the launch of my debut novel Wings - Book One: The Revelation's Prophecy.

Oh my goodness, what a launch it was too. In the my home town Barnsley, at the West End WMC...because those places are the basis of my life...Club Trip Forever! I set up my stall and prepared for goodness knows what.

I didn't, on purpose, check to see who was attending, I didn't want to know. Parties for myself have always caused me a lot of anxiety. The fear of no one turning up.

However, I was wrong to worry.

I was so so grateful to everyone that came and spent their Saturday afternoon with yours truly. I had folk attending who I hadn't seen in years. I was blown away by the love and support.

To be honest, it hasn't really sunk in yet. I keep being asked if it has and honestly, I don't think it ever will. I'm trying to enjoy the ride whilst it's still moving.

On the day and still after, to say I was a tad emotional, would be an understatement.

Thank you to everyone that came and those who have supported me. You were in the speech, you know who you are but I truly could not have done it without you!

Learning Curves

What I did learn from that day was three things.

1. I sweat quite a lot.

   1. Talking publicly, something I do in my 9 - 5, really crept up on me. Note to ones self...have a fan!

2. I work so well under pressure.

   1. Mobile payments stopped working - because, we'll call them schmeypal...put a block on it for unknown activity. Turns out being prepared and setting up mobile payments in advance of the launch was a silly thing to do. Stupid me for being organised.

   2. Wrapping the books live was a feat which lead me to receiving 1st Place in quick wrapping. I have now shown my other half to do this so I can sign and chat whilst he does the leg work.

3. People are just wonderful.

Lapland 2025 - A Short Review

If you have not done this experience and you are a Christmas lover, like myself, this is 100% a must.

A great family visit, no spoilers as it really is something you need to go and experience for the first time, eyes wide open, to truly feel the magic.

A little bit pricey but it was all massively worth it. So magical, so wonderful and inclusive and just perfect for Christmas.

Major Book News!

I am in an anthology!

Barnsley Creative Writers have put together a themed anthology of Short Stories, Flash Fiction and Poetry all based are the theme of Elements.

Split into, Earth, Air, Fire and Water, this anthology has some wonderful, emotional and creative stories, with a little surprise piece at the end.

Elemental will be on sale January 17th 2026 but check out my shop for early purchase.

What's Next?

I'm off to the Ridings in Wakefield on the 6th December to promote and sell my book, as well as Elemental, with Promoting Yorkshire Authors. https://p-y-a.org/php/pyafeed.php?S=&H=1

Come along and check it out!

There are amazing authors attending selling all genres of books so I can guarantee, there will be something for everyone.

Si thi next month for end of year Natalie's Thoughts.

Ave a reyt gud Christmas!

Lots of love and leave a comment if tha' wants.