I haven't been shouting much about the publication of my mid-range children's novel, Halfling, as I'm not sure I could change track now and become a writer for children, but the novel was published two days ago by Walker Books, and I just got this email from Walkers which did make me feel good:-

'I’ve just checked your sales so far and we’ve sold almost 800 in the UK and have shipped 850 to Australia and 200 to Singapore , so your book may be on the ocean as I type. I thought you might enjoy thinking about your words spreading across the globe! The UK quantity is quite healthy for a new book in the current conditions/lack of shops and I think word of mouth will work, especially in the educational and library markets.'

I have to say though, I haven't arranged any signings or anything, but just maybe I should.
Becca.

Great start to the year! Congratulations.

Chris

Congratulations, Becca!

What a great start to the year

Dee

Thank you!

Congrats, Becca, that's a great start!

The UK quantity is quite healthy for a new book in the current conditions/lack of shops

Just heard on the lunchtime news that HMV are struggling and will be closing around 60 branches of Waterstones.

Jan

Yay Becca! Great news. And yes, it's a lovely feeling to know that your book's on the High Seas...

Emma

Oh dear - Jan, I hope that they don't close the Bristol one because that would leave us with Blackwells only!

Hi Emma,
On the high seas is good for this book as some of it takes place under the sea..

Great news!

one of those 800 sales in the UK was to me!

Frances

Becca, that's fantastic, well done!! And yes, gosh, the lack of shops . I will start a new thread so as not to hi-jack this one, with a link to the Bookseller's article & my comment.

Many thanks, all, and thank you Frances for buying one, lol. I'll be interested to read your thoughts Leila.

That's excellent news - well done!

Very well done, Becca.

May the hundreds grow into thousands.

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,
thank you!

Hi Cat,
many thanks.