Miss Winter and the Booksellers' Association

It's all go at the moment and I've been delighted by some more great reviews for Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife. Here's what Geoffrey Wansell had to say in the Daily Mail: ‘Engaging mystery…Packed with clever clues…Written with the award-winning Edwards’ usual wry elegance, it is a delight from the first page to last.’ 

And Erin Britton of Crime Fiction Lover gave a long and wonderful review which concluded that the book is 'a celebration of crime fiction. It’s a novel that understands and appreciates the joy of a mystery – of suspects and secrets, of red herrings and hidden truths. It’s also a reminder that the genre is still capable of innovation. By mixing tradition with modern insight, Edwards presents a puzzle that’s as thoughtful as it is fun.'

All very encouraging as I headed for the Booksellers' Association's annual conference in Hinckley this weekend. It was lovely to meet some delightful booksellers, and I particularly enjoyed chatting to James of Curious Cat bookshop in Frodsham. James is the mastermind behind the Cheshire Crime Writing Festival, which launches next February.

Bloomsbury (of which Head of Zeus is part) sponsored a breakfast for booksellers which featured four very different authors, including me, talking about their new books. This was great fun - not only meeting some fellow writers, but also more booksellers from around the country. And I was truly heartened by their enthusiastic reaction to Miss Winter.