It's amazing, and weird, that 'The Harvest' is just a few days out from publication (2 January 2025).

Did I imagine, three years ago, when I sat down to write my debut novel that it would ever get to this point?

Honestly, no. Not really. My worst fears came true when I failed to get an agent - it put me in a bit of a melancholic funk.

Deciding to submit direct to publishers was the next step and more than one liked the story enough to say 'yes'. Woohoo - off to the races.

I now hope that people will discover 'The Harvest' and enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing.

Speaking of reading, where am I on that.

I recently finished my first re-read of 'The Shining' by Stephen King in about 25 years.

My goodness, it's such a great story, well told. I'd forgotten how creepy it is, it gets under your skin.

Also right up there is 'A Hole in the World', the final part of the 'White Harbor' trilogy by Carlos E Rivera.

What a monumental achievement this trilogy is. Small-town, cosmic horror by a writer who's a master of the craft.

By turns scary, moving and funny, Rivera writes horror with great warmth and deserves all the love.

See you on the other side.

Alex
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