Thursday 31 August 2017

All Change!

The last couple of weeks have taken me (and my books) in yet another different direction, which is one of the reasons I didn’t post my usual Thursday blog last week. Everything seemed to be up in the air – but a lot can happen in a week!

For various reasons, which I won’t go into here, my association with the publisher who accepted my books at the beginning of July didn’t work out, and it was a mutual (and amicable) agreement to accept this.

Which meant that I had to find a way forward – and I’m delighted to announce that yesterday I signed a contract with Tirgearr Publishing who will re-publish my four Mist Na Mara books initially, and hopefully some of my other books, too, at a later stage. As Tirgearr is based in Ireland, it seems to be a very appropriate place for my Irish books to find their new home!

I’ve already received a very warm welcome from Kemberlee and from other Tirgearr authors, some of whom I already know, and I look forward to getting to know more in the future.

After what has been somewhat of a roller coaster during the past four and a half months since my publisher Rebecca Vickery regretfully announced the closure of her publishing company, I now feel very settled, and I’m looking forward to working with Kem and her team. For the time being my books are all offline, but they will go back once the editing and proof-reading has been completed and new covers have been designed.

So – watch this space!

In the meantime, please consider joining me and other Tirgearr writers – and readers – at the Tirgearr Publishing Reader Group on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/tirgearr.publishing/

See you there, hopefully.

15 comments:

  1. What fantastic news. I'm sure this is the right move for you. Looking forward to seeing your books back on Amazon soon.

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  2. Wow, I'm glad you were able to make the change so quickly!

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    1. Everything did happen at an amazing speed -
      I only had to wait a week for acceptance of my Irish novels by Tirgearr. Now I've signed the contract and completed the author and cover art forms, I have some time to draw breath again! But I definitely feel more settled now after such a roller-coaster ride!

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  3. Wow, this worked out smoothly. I've heard good things about Tirgearr Publishing. I'm looking forward to seeing the new covers!

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    1. I already know quite a few Tirgearr authors, and they are all very happy to be working there. I've also 'known' Kem (the owner) for several years now and we've always got on well so I really do think this is the right move for me.

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    2. It sounds like you have found a new and lovely publishing home. I am squeee happy for you!

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  4. Welcome aboard, Paula. We're thrilled to welcome you to Team Tirgearryen!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kem. I'm really happy to be working with you now :-)

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  5. I'm delighted for you Paula, I have several of your books and look forward to the rest when they come out again.

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    1. Many thanks, Sherry! I really appreciate your support xx

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  6. I do hope you go from strength to strength now, Paula, as your stories are so good!

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    1. Thanks so much, Rosemary. I'm now certain this has been the right move for me.

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