I had a superb time last night at the ‎The Bookseller‬ Buyer’s Guide party launching ‪Cogheart‬ to industry people with the folks from ‪‎Usborne‬. The book was introduced by Peter Usborne who said that he loves  because it’s “Magic but not too magic” in the best possible way!! Then I had to give a speech about the inspirations behind it, which was a bit scary! There were Cogheart Macarons, and stationary, AND… the book is on the cover of the Children’s Buyers Guide!! Plus I finally got to see the finished version with the fab final cover and artwork for the very first time. I am still buzzing from it all because it was a bit too much excitement for one day!! But now can’t wait to finally see Cogheart in the shops. Thanks Usborne Publishing.

The Bookseller – Children’s Buyers Guide
Bookseller and Cogheart Banner, with 25 years of Dummies Man, who’s on the cover of the Adult Buyer’s Guide
CHEERS! Me with my agent Jo Williamson, raising a glass to the book!
Rebecca Hill, my fab editor on Cogheart, with me and Peter Usborne
Cogheart books – loads of them!
Cogheart Macarons
Cogheart Macarons and postcard
Sarah Stewart’s manicure + Cogheart Macaron
Peter Usborne introducing Cogheart, and me
Peter Usborne introducing Cogheart, and me
Me giving a speech about the inspiration behind Cogheart
Cogheart Merch and the book
L-R Stephanie King, Sarah Cronin – who designed the interior of the book, Sarah Stewart, Kath Millichope – who designed the amazing cover, Becky Walker – one of my lovely editors on the book.