Today is the big day. The day my book Pagan Portals - Candle Magic is officially launched. I’m excited – but a bit nervous. Of course I want the words I wrote to be favourably received, but I also realise that very few books on esoteric subjects become best-sellers.
All I can really say is that I know I put a lot of hard work into researching and writing it. Also, I would not have been able to write it without the help of so many others.
First I want to thank the team at Moon Books – publisher Trevor Greenfield for accepting my proposal, editor Dominic James for making sure it went through production smoothly, designer Nick Welch for turning my photo into a lovely front cover, Nimue Brown for tirelessly helping with PR before the launch, and all the other Moon Books authors and team members who offered advice and support.
Next I want to thank my coven and other witchy friends who helped me test out candle spells and rituals and also gave me encouragement, constructive criticism and pep talks where necessary.
I have to mention Bromley Writers’ Meetup Group. Sadly, this group no longer exists, but I know I would not have got my book finished if I hadn’t had the deadlines of monthly writing and feedback sessions at Costa Coffee in Bromley Market Square.
My friends who proofread chapters of my book – and in some cases the entire thing – are also absolute heroes, putting so much unpaid time and effort into searching out and destroying spelling mistakes and other errors.
And finally, last but most certainly not least, I want to thank my husband John for encouraging me to write and giving me so much support while I was doing it.
I hope I can treat some of those who helped me write my book to a drink at the pub tonight to celebrate. If I don't see you there, hopefully another time.
You can find out more about the book on the Moon Books website: http://www.moon-books.net/books/pagan-portals-candle-magic and you can also download the Kindle version at Amazon.
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