So I'm back from holiday (hence the silence for a while).  A very nice time away involving quite a lot of rollercoasters.  Truly, it actually did.  Also a visit to Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Orlando, which is really quite good.  The set design is amazing, and they even sell Butterbeer (tastes a bit like cream soda; brilliant)!  I even bought a wand.  Professor Snape's.  Oh, yes, I did.

I'm visiting a school in London tomorrow and getting back into the swing of things, which are starting to heat up as the publication of A Monster Calls nears.  I've also got a couple of really awesome announcements in the near future, so lots of good things to come. Stay tuned.

I'm also back in the London Marathon!  My leg has been doing all right, so I'm going to give it a go.  I'm still running for Breast Cancer Campaign so please donate, if you're so inclined.

Greetings to the raftload of new commenters since I've been away (and yes, I do read every single one).  More soon.