Who would have thought that a cloud of volcanic ash could cause so much chaos?  This week, the London Book Fair at Earl’s Court was a little quieter than in previous years.  My US publisher couldn’t make it but my amazing German agent managed to get the last train tickets from Zurich and it was wonderful to see her!

Here’s a photo taken from the balcony of the international rights’ floor and it looks as if my new publisher, HarperCollins, still had plenty to keep them busy.