It HAS been a while. But, like a famous terminator, I’m back.

The big news is, my new Young Adult series, The Butterfly Novels, is officially out, today. The first book, And By The Way, is on the shelves. At least I hope it is. I’m afraid to look. Seeing my books in shops is like seeing ex-boyfriends. Embarrassing.

Writing for Young Adults has changed me in so many ways. I now tweet. I am on Facebook. I share news about myself - which anyone who has ever read this blog knows, is something I’ve not always being comfortable doing. The change has been a slow one. At first on Facebook, I just read other people’s information. Then I started to discover things I had in common with friends, things I never knew we shared eg a love of random and unusual books or movies. I started adding more information. Then I started to tweet. Now I’m pretty much addicted. Sometimes, it’s more interesting to read people’s comments on things (eg political debates) than actually watch them yourself.

I’ve changed in other ways too. For my book launches I’ve always scrubbed up a bit. This time, I’m going all out. Over dressing, something I’d have been terrified of in the past. Thing is, teenagers dress up when they’re going out. And everyone coming is so excited, I want it to be more a party than a book launch. So, what the hell, I’m going to over do it.

If you want to overdo it too and come along, please do. Dubray Books, Blackrock Shopping Centre, 6pm, Thursday 24th February.
Tracy Clifford of Spin FM is doing the honours. And it WILL be fun. Promise