Look what arrived today!

Ricki and Cosi 'helped' me open the parcel from the printers. I had a quiet gloat about holding this book in my hands AT LAST after 26 YEARS. All the kitties were really interested in, though, was the prospect of playing in the cardboard box afterwards.

It really is a lovely plummy-violety sort of purple. I was afraid it might be too bright, but it isn't. Actually, I've been afraid of all sorts of things - I even came up with a new ending in the shower the other night - but I will have to stop worrying now, because nothing more can be changed...

If you've pledged for the paperback in any way, shape or form, it should be winging its way to you very soon. Digital readers can expect a magical ping in the inbox. And if you want copies as Christmas presents for friends and family, Amazon has it ready to pre-order now, before official publication next Thursday.