Feel Good Foreign Flavours

I'm severely behind with my own projects but I have a good excuse...

As you know, my writing group - Writers Abroad - is in the throes of producing it's second Anthology. It's called Foreign Flavours and we have selected a mixture of short stories and non fiction pieces (64 in total) to appear alongside a foreword written by non other than acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith. It's in the final stages of production, all pieces having been edited, proofed, pdf'd and sent to authors for approval. It totals approximately 70k words and includes 27 recipes from around the world. We have even included images relating to the recipes to make the finished product 'stand out on the shelf'.

Although at times the process has been tortuous to to say the least, I'm really pleased with the way it is shaping up. But it's not just been a solo effort, every member of Writers Abroad has been tasked with something or another, from reading, editing, proofing, producing images, covers, blurb, marketing strategy and being nobbled to do a radio interview! It's a team production; written, edited and produced by a group of expat writers who just happen to be extremely committed to a professional end result. And we're hoping to make a shed load of moulah for the charity, Book Bus, who provide reading opportunities to children in Africa. Members are even talking about next years production! Wipes brow dramatically... So all round a really good 'feel factor' to the whole project. Keep posted for details of publication around the week commencing 24th October, I'm hoping some of my readers will support our worthy cause.

And in the post today came my proof copy of Reflections! I've already decided to make a few changes to the front cover in terms of colour and then it's ready to hit the shelves...