Hello friends,

It's Oct. 1st and it's cold and wet here in Swansea. I've done something really silly, I think! I've offered to mind a doggy while my boyfriend goes on hols with his son. Will I be regretting it when dear little Bill wants to creep up to bed with me or does disgusting things to the carpet? Billy is the dog by the way! I thought I'd better make that clear.

I'm getting on with my book, haven't decided on a title yet but I'm sure it'll come to me sooner or later. My agent hasn't been too good, broken arm and smashed shoulder while on hols with the children. She's a real professional though and is back at work even though she is still having trouble with her hand and arm.

I've had loads of lettersl on my e-mail, nice requests for books signed and photo's and things. It's really good to be in touch with readers. When I was young and admirred a writer I had to send them snail mail now it's so easy to be in touch. I was puzzled at first by my PC telling me my website had been visited and there were no letters but then I realised some folk like to have a look but not neccesarily make contact. As I said there's a lot coming in on the email.

I'm off now to have a nice cup of coffee and I can do that with a clear conscience I've done enough work for today.

Keep in touch,

Iris x