“A story of loss, redemption and ghosts that takes our heroine, Nina, and her spirit son back to her Maltese roots and strange happenings. It seems Malta is a transit lounge for the dead.”
Like Bees to Honey (as mentioned in The Bookseller, May paperback preview, 29 Jan issue).
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(squee!)
“There is little in the way of relief in this harrowing first novel, but Smailes' sensitivity towards her subjects – and the poetry of her writing – carry the story.” Financial Times.
'Black Boxes is bursting with creative ideas, beautiful language, and unforgettable characters. You may need to be a little bit brave to read it - but if you take the plunge, you'll be very glad you did.'
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It sounds SO good!!
Squee indeed. I am so very excited for you.
x
Do you know, I didn’t even know what ‘Like Bees To Honey’ was about. I assumed it was all top secret under wraps…and now I know, I am even more excited, CS !!!
When are we going to get a look at the cover?
megan – it does sound good, I am mainly terrified that the insides will not live up to the brief summary!
Helen – thank you, lovely lady!
Darren Craske – I haven’t really discussed it that much, something about not wanting to jinx it! I need to build a page for it for my site and then it’ll feel really real… won’t it? I am hoping that the cover will be around soon. I haven’t seen it, just the hand stitched artwork from Becky. That’s being joined (as we speak) and made into a cover. Can’t wait to see it!
As long as you didn’t think I didn’t care by not asking!!!!
I assumed that stealth was your game and was just waiting to be told.
x
Whoop!
Sounds so-o intriquing. Really looking forward to its arrival in the big wide world
Oh honey, that’s amazing! *does happy dance for Caroline* I should totally pick that magazine up! I’ve already got my copy of Like Bees to Honey pre-ordered and CANT WAIT to read it. I think perhaps that it is my most anticipated read of 2010! Woohoo for you!
So exciting!!!!
lx
I am so looking forward to this one!
Cx
Darren Craske – awww, you are lovely!
Nik Perring –
Sue Cook – Oh, I saw a comment here from you and squealed (because I’m THAT cool). Thank you!
Jamieson Wolf – oh honey. You always make me smile. I hope it lives up to expectations.
liz – I know
Cathy – thank you
xxx