You can only kick the can so far down the road, and to be fair I’ve been kicking it with some passion since 2015 (see blog entries).

Whether what I’m about to do is a fool’s errand, an expensive indulgence in vanity, or indeed a very much overdue and necessary act – only time will tell.

I have made an agreement with an editor to assist with me with Amy Grace: Payne from September. 

This book was started so many years ago, has spawned three additional volumes, and undergone innumerable internal reviews and revisions – now it needs that final polish, it needs to be set free.

I’m more excited than a small child looking at a BMX shaped present on Christmas morning – I’m also so very relieved. 

I’ve prevaricated, dithered, worried and taken every step I could to prevent/avoid this step.

For this little teller of tall tales this act is truly seismic – it isn’t the end of the process, but to paraphrase ‘“This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Or maybe not – I can, at times, get a little carried away with myself.

I’m sure that there will be many bumps in the road ahead, some tears, some disagreements and some hard truths accepted – probably.

But none of this can diminish the sheer excited trepidation and joy that I’m currently feeling – I am a songbird released, and I so want my song to be heard.

The next step is now in process.

I am excited.

Stay safe, hug those you love and smile at the world – you all deserve happiness!