Fantastic news hot off the press
I’ll keep this short and sweet. I’m sure most of you will have guessed by the image above that I finally have some news regarding the publication of my latest book, The Kill Chain. Thanks to my brilliant agent Andrew Lownie, I have just signed a 2 – book deal with Penguin Random House. I’m still coming to terms with being pitched by the most respected publisher in the world, very keen to secure The Kill Chain and a follow-up. Having become accustomed to me pitching my work to publishers, it was a surreal experience to be courted and convinced to commit to a great deal with Penguin Random House. They were very complimentary about the storyline, the characters, and the plan for a trilogy which they are keen to work with me on. A lovely invitation to London to meet and greet which I will partake of once my current domestic circumstances calm down a bit, having just moved down the coast a tad and humping and dumping the contents of a four bedroom house in vans, cars, and wherever else we could squeeze our belongings.
A film scout is also currently reading the book with interest and I will of course update with any developments on that front. But again, absolutely amazing to have my agent pass on that piece of news as well!
So, I’m currently sat in the living room of my new home as of yesterday, the faithful hound Kota sleeping at my feet, and taking a breath for a beat just savouring the moment of having just signed the contract with Penguin Random House. An amazing start to a new venture and one that would never have been possible without the support of you, the reader. My books wouldn’t exist but for the people who read and enjoy them and continually encourage me to write more. So to you, thank you. Thank you so much for being with me on the journey from typing out the bones of my first novel on an ancient laptop in a dusty room in Afghanistan to signing a cracking deal with the world’s most respected publishing house from the living room of my new home.
And now, a healthy shot of rum (or four) methinks . . . . . .
James