Tuesday 12 April 2016

Recovery


This was taken at Godolphin where I nipped down there to take pictures of Godolphin House for the book, only to find that the National Trust don't allow you to take photos for publication purposes - only your own use. However, they have their own image bank so not all was lost, though it was along way to go for a walk. Still, we enjoyed it, and a lazy spring afternoon.

Despite still having wobbly legs and somewhat fuzzy brain, I took Moll to have her summer hair cut on Friday which cost distinctly more than mine does, and took three times as long. Still, she does look lovely, if much spottier, and she evidently feels much better for it - you can tell she's showing off when we're out.

Then on Saturday I did a book signing in Waterstone's in Truro - many thanks to those of you for moral support, and those that bought copies. It's always a really nerve racking business, being terrified that no one will buy any copies, but they did, and I was also asked to sign about 30 copies which are being taken to the Fowey Literary Festival, so that was encouraging. The staff were also very excited at the idea of my Poldarks Walk book and are keen to do another book signing in the autumn.

I'm doing a talk this Wednesday and you would not believe how much has gone wrong in the planning of this. However, with the help of some fabulous friends, (thank you Heather and Lawson and Andy), I might actually be able to show my slide presentation. Talk about pulling teeth...

Workwise, things have been a real uphill struggle but I'm hoping to turn the corner soon. Spring is here, and I just love the primroses and bluebells. My favourite time of year....

6 comments:

Deborah Carr (Debs) said...

Moll looks lovely with her new haircut.

Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better and I hope that your work situation improves very soon.

Rena George said...

Such a busy lady, Sue, but no change there. I'm so pleased your books are doing so well. Can't wait for the Poldark Walks!
I was surprised to learn just how much of Cornwall’s coast – not to mention all those inland properties - the National Trust owns.
It’s wonderful that these treasures are cared for, but I can’t help feeling that it can be a bit heavy handed sometimes.
I know the Trust expects TV and film companies to pay them £1,000 for the privilege of filming their properties. I would have thought all that free publicity would have been payment enough.
It must have cost the Poldark production an absolute fortune to do all that filming down at Botallack. xx

Flowerpot said...

Rena - I quite agree about the NT. I know they do a great job of preserving our coastline but they aren't very dog friendly so I don't usually visit their properties for that reason.

Flowerpot said...

Thanks Debs!

Chris Stovell said...

Many congratulations on the successful book signing - well done! Your Poldark Walks idea is brilliant. I do hope you're feeling more like yourself again - as one who's been through it too, I can honestly say it was one of the nastiest cold bugs I've ever had! Moll looks adorable in that photo! xx

Flowerpot said...

Hi Chris and glad you had a good holiday (eventually) and got over that horrible bug - enough said on that one! XX