Last time I appeared at The Happy Bookseller things didn't go so happily. A women's group was meeting there that night and one of the first things one of their members said was, "I don't like British authors." No generalizations there, of course. Being British and an author to boot, I felt a little alienated. But everything turned out okay and I sold some copies of my cat thriller The Kitty Killer Cult.

On Friday, August 29th I'll be braving the bookstore again to sign copies of Undead on Arrival. This will be in parallel with the shop's Happy Cafe slot, where people come to eat, drink and hopefully check out a book or two.

The Happy Bookseller is at 4525 Forest Dr., Columbia, South Carolina 29206. I'll be there from 1 to 2 p.m. For more info call (803) 782-2665.

I feel like I've been hibernating recently, staying at home, watching bad movies and behaving like a lazy git.

Now the warm weather's back it's time for me to get out and about again... or at least drag myself to the local bookstore.

I'll be doing the first ever bookstore signing for "Undead on Arrival" at Barnes & Noble West Ashley, 1812 Sam Rittenburg Blvd, Charleston this Saturday January 12th at 2 p.m.

If you get the chance, please drop in and say hi!

Come to The Black Cart bar for a Zombie Night! Dress code: cadaver casual.

I'll be officially launching my new novel Undead on Arrival at The Black Cart (above Joe Pasta). It's a free event that starts at 8 p.m., with a book signing, zombie art, DJ/music and a special zombie shot.

Be warned - there may be zombies around on the night. The only sure way to be safe is to come dressed as one yourself!

Where: The Black Cart, 54 John Street, Downtown Charleston, SC

When: Thursday, December 6, 8:00 p.m.

Amazon Delivers

Yesterday I finally got a copy of Undead on Arrival from Amazon, weeks after my Mum and months after my publicist.

I'm over the euphoria of receiving my author's copies of the book, received around the same time. Now comes the tough part - juggling work on the next book with letting people know about this one, and doing other work that actually pays the bills.

I emailed a bunch of people, telling them I had a new book out. This is always a risky task because some of my acquaintances take exception to being emailed out of the blue, no matter how polite I am about it.