I’ve always wanted to visit America. And, on October 20th this year, I will!

Sort of…

I’m of course talking about Snake Island’s North American release. It’s a big moment and I’m still not sure I’ll ever believe it really happened, unless I see it in person.

I’m also going to get one of my books in a hardcover for the first time ever. That’ll go straight to the pool room…

I’ve received a few early reviews, which have all been wonderful, including a starred review in publishers weekly.

So I thought I’d map out here what is ideally going to happen after launch day. I’ll check back in later to see how it all aligns….

1. Huge groundswell of word of mouth. America devours this book. Reprints in DAYS

2. Invites to at least seven writing festivals (I know I know, COVID… but a guy can dream!)

3. Lots of cool messages and pics of people over there reading it! I can’t wait for this!

4. Somehow meet Cormac McCarthy.

5. Netflix series. Starring Tommy Lee Jones. We become beat friends.

Look I get some of those aren’t realistic. But damnit neither was getting anything published in the first place. So…