Schedules (and erupting volcanos) mean that I won't be updating here for a little bit, so while I'm busy, remember that I'll be re-emerging to appear at the Hay Festival.  I have a solo Monsters of Men event at 5.30 pm on Friday, 4 June, and a fun panel of Author's Question Time with Julia Eccleshare and Morris Gleitzman at 10.00am on Saturday, 5 June.  I did the Question Time last year, too.  Great fun.

And before I head off, a warm welcome to all the new commenters.  I'm sorry I can't answer every question, but I do read them all.  Also, just know that I'll edit out any spoilers; sometimes I can't even put the comment up!  But I do really appreciate them, it's great to hear from readers.  And maybe I'll meet some of you at Hay!