Ten years ago, my lovely twin Julia Williams called me with exciting news. After nine years of writing, submitting and rejection,she had finally got her first book deal. I know how hard she works and how good her writing is, so I couldn't have been happier for her. That book was 'Pastures New', published by Avon in 2007; since then Julia has never looked back.

It took me ten years to write 'Echo Hall', but Julia is a lot more speedy than me. Today, I am delighted to share the news that she is launching her tenth book with Avon - 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

Julia is always my biggest supporter and cheerleader, and has been brilliant about spreading the word about 'Echo Hall', so I am delighted to return the favour here. Happy Book Birthday Twin!

And, if you are interested in meeting us, to find out how our twinnie minds and writing lives are similar but different, why not pledge to have tea with us?

Alternatively, you can enter my prize draw to win a signed copy of 'It's A Wonderful Life'. All you have to do is pledge to support Echo Hall this November, let me know, and I'll enter your name in my  prize draw.