NB:This update originally appeared on crowdfunding website Kickstarter on 4th June 2013 and was intended for backers of the successful campaign to fund the publication of Finding Arun, my debut novel.

Afternoon Team Kickstarter,

Hope you are all doing well and my deepest apologies for the radio silence.

I am in a fabulous mood today for two reasons. Firstly, it’s sunny, and since I’m in London this is a miracle (yes, even in June!). Secondly, and more importantly,I’ve finally finished editing th...