International Book Prize nominee

My second novel Life Knocks was shortlisted for The Dundee International Book Prize. Judged by Stephen Fry, and Philip Pullman.

My book was selected for the final 10 from over 700 books entered from around the world.

There was an award ceremony.

There were speeches.

There was free booze and schmoozing.

There were invites to parties with other authors like James Meek.

There was waking up in the bath of my 5* hotel room the next day, still clutching a bottle of champagne.

There was even a few weeks where book deals, publishing contracts and possible fame was on the cards.

But then it all went away, like a mist of bees.

But, what a night.

What a memory.

What an achievement.

Go me.