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Seasons Greetings to all and best wishes for 2012.

It’s been a very tricky summer, much of which I had to spend lying down during a serious arthritic ‘flare up’ with my spine and pelvis, considering whether I could ever write again…

I will. Things calmed down, and although it’s impossible to predict when I’ll be incapacitated next, it will happen. So there must be changes; readers must accept this, I’m afraid. I need to limit computer time, which will affect both research and writing. Instead, I have to spend serious hours every day on exercises and physiotherapy, just to limit future pain. I will never again give a talk to readers standing up, which reduces suitable venues. Events will be more tiring, invitations and travel will have to be more carefully scrutinised.

Never one to refuse a challenge, despite this I accepted an appointment as Chair of the Society of Authors. It’s daunting to do this at such a terrible a time for publishing, with uncertainty about the promise, or threat, of ebooks, libraries being closed, independent bookshops reduced to a minimum, Public Lending Right and intellectual property rights being nibbled away by mammoth organisations and muddled government. I’ve always been a very professional author. I write to pay the bills, and I don't believe that has affected the quality of my work, unless for the better. And I’ve always campaigned for authors’ rights, so this will just focus my mind.

New Year Bonanza Book Raffle

We haven’t had a book raffle for a very long time and as I have found some very old paperbacks, I think it’s time for a new one. Send your name and postal address to [button] and you’ll be entered in the draw for a signed copy. Pot luck but if you want to name a favourite, you never know... The intended draw date is 14 FEBRUARY.

Next Book

Decisions on what to write next were governed to some extent by the situation outlined above. One major new idea that I was nurturing has been shelved, at least temporarily. I am now waiting to see the contract for a new departure – not a Falco, but you should like it, trust me!

Newsletter

We are hoping to have a Hodder and Stoughton Newsletter to celebrate publication of Master and God. For readers in the UK publishing territories (which includes Europe, Canada and Australia) to receive Newsletters, send your name and postal address to Lindsey, HERE (or to remove yourself or amend your details) Please note this will be a one-off postal edition, ie probably the last ever done. In future you will be invited to provide an email address to receive news in digital form.

I am sorry but we cannot this time send the postal version to US readers, but if possible the articles will be made available through this website when the American Master and God is published.

Classical Association

In 1997/8 I was Honorary President of the UK Classical Association. I recommend joining if you are interested in the jolly side of classics. See their website, www.classicalassociation.org.

Organ Donor Card Appeal

This is a personal appeal on an issue where I have experience from both sides.

Please carry a donor card. And if ever you are in the sad position of having to decide whether to agree to organ donation from someone close to you, please consider the good you may do. Honour their wishes if they carry a card. If not, then it is your choice; please use the opportunity. I understand just how hard it is at the time – but I can also tell you, because I have had to do it, that afterwards you will feel glad you took the decision to say yes.

Lives can be saved or dramatically improved by organ transplants. From childhood, I had a rare eye condition called keratoconus. Eventually I needed a corneal transplant – not often mentioned when organ donation is discussed, though in fact one donor can save the sight of two people. Being able to see, without discomfort, helps me to write. A stranger's generosity freed me from years of pain and anxiety. I was never able to thank my donor or their relatives, but I shall always remember them. Every time you read one of my books, you too are a beneficiary of their gift to me.

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