Tuesday 17 November 2009

The Dawning

My second novel, recently re-titled ‘The Dawning’ (originally ‘Before the Light’), is to be published by innovative, new Nottingham press, Weathervane, in January 2010!

We signed contracts last week. I’m so happy I could pop.

I have many people to thank, and lots to do – January doesn’t seem very far away at all. But for now, here’s a brief outline of ‘The Dawning’:

It is New Year’s Eve, a time for fresh beginnings - but for each member of the fragmenting Haywood family, this night could mark the end.

With mother Stella battling depression and father Philip determined to escape, eleven-year-old Zachary and his teenage sister Nicola are forced to fend for themselves when confronted by their own worst fears.

Set against a backdrop of wintry beauty on the edge of a Peak District town, ‘The Dawning’ explores the darkness that can arise even at the heart of a family, over the course of a single devastating night.

13 comments:

Caroline said...

I can't wait to read it! SO so so happy for you! x

DJ Kirkby said...

Oh I am SO looking forward to reading this novel! It has reminded me of that wonderful short story you worte last Christmas. Congratulations. xo

Kate Lord Brown said...

Yey! Bravo Megan - well done! x

Eli Regan said...

Really looking fwd to it...

Nice new title! Punchy!

Nik Perring said...

Sounds fab! Congrats! And the Peak District's right near me, so a bit of local interest too!

Nik

Megan said...

Thank you all so very, very much, you lovely, supportive people!

I'm a bit excited (-;

SammyZ said...

Very excited! Looking forward to that, well done Megan!!

Megan said...

Thank you tons!!

S D Everington said...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pleased for you! Absolutely brilliant news, Megan.

Megan said...

Cheers lovely Shanta! xx

DJ Kirkby said...

Still all squidgy excited for you which I know is a bit silly but I can't help it :) I have a fabulous book to give away on my Chez Aspie blog from Sunday so please stop by and join in the fun. x

Megan said...

Still feeling a bit squidgy myself Denyse - actually more like electric butterflies!
Shall pop right over
mx

E Regan said...

just to say I'm here as ereganphoto as well promoting my wedding photography! thanks....