Hi folks,
Well, we’re nearly there. Just two days, at the time of writing, before publication of The Venetian Sanctuary and I’ve a few events lined up in the UK to celebrate.
First up is publication date itself, July 4th, in which my friend Sarah Ward and I will be heading off on a mini-bookshop tour in South West Wales. We’ll be starting up with a signing at Gwisgo Bookworm in Aberaeron at 14.30, following up with an evening at Waterstones Aberystwyth at 19.00. We’re also hoping to fit in Victoria Books in Haverfordwest, but more news on that as soon as we have it!
In a happy coincidence, Sarah’s new novel, The Vanishing Act, is also out on July 4th. I’ve read it, and you should too. It’s terrific!
On July 11th, I’m delighted to be in conversation with another Crime Cymru pal, Bev Jones, at Waterstones Abergavenny at 19.00.
You’ll know Bev from novels such as Halfway and The Beach House. Oh, and Wilderness which you might just have seen on TV last year starring a certain Jenna Coleman! So join us as I ask the big question…just what does it feel like to see the TV adaptation of your novel being advertised on the side of an actual bus!?
And then, at the end of July, join me and the brilliant Trevor Wood at Goldsboro Books in London, from 18.00 – 20.00 on July 25th, as we celebrate the publication of his new novel The Silent Killer. The conversation will be sparkling and the drinks, as at any event that involves Phil and Trevor, will be doing likewise. Space is limited for this one, so if you can make it email either myself or Lucy at the address below.
Publication day is always exciting and never gets stale. A few copies have already been seen “in the wild”, so thanks to those of you who’ve posted photos on the socials. And, of course, thanks to all of you for your continued support. It’s greatly appreciated.
I hope you enjoy the new book, and hopefully we’ll see each other sometime, somewhere in July!
Cheers
Philip
Philip Gwynne Jones 
I’d say you have a great publisher and/or publicist working on your behalf, Philip. This coming weekend is blocked off for Sanctuary!
Best wishes,
Elaine
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Looking forward to Nathan’s latest adventure! Kindle for me and a hardback edition for my son are in the works!
An auspicious day…publication day and the election!
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I am reading it as we speak. Finally COVID-19 makes an appearance.
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And finally Cthulhu makes an appearance.
Here is a trivia question. What acquaintance did H P Lovecraft and William S Burroughs have in common?
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Thanks so much and apologies for the super late reply (somehow I missed this)….as to the connection between HPL and Burroughs…might it be Robert Barlow, Lovecraft’s literary executor who I think might have taught at the university Burroughs attended?
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Yes, of course it is.
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Ok, I finished it. “Pleasing as a cup of jasmine tea,” or whatever the Venetian equivalent would be.
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Thanks so much!
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Hello, I love the Nathan Sutherland books because I used to live in Venice and they bring it all back. Could you tell me when the Venetian Sanctuary will be available in Italian? Presumably published by Newton Compton? Thanks
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Hello Vivien, sorry for the late reply. As yet only the first two are available in Italian and we don’t know as yet when NC might pick up the series again. I do hope so!
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I hope so too! Giunti do a good job with Lucinda Riley in Italian. It might be worth your agent sounding them out…. Vivien Sutherland (no relation).
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