Staines

I spent yesterday evening in Staines library, where I was doing an event. There was a good crowd, and it was particularly enjoyable answering people's questions about Before I Go to Sleep. It's always really nice when people tell me how much they've enjoyed the book, and when the organisers have also laid on a spread (sandwiches and cake, plus wine) what's not to love?

What I've been up to today.

Today, the weather in London has been dreadful. So much rain, skies the colour of ash, a pallor hanging over the city that made it just seem...well... dreary. So I've stayed in all afternoon, trying to get on with work, and also thinking about this blog.

I never intended it to be what I think it's becoming -  a sort of dumping ground for news about Before I Go to Sleep for those who haven't read, or aren't inclined to read, my website. I always intended it to be more personal, somewhere I could jot random musings that didn't seem to fit anywhere else, but time factors mean those posts are currently few and far between.

So, what can I do about it? Well, I've made the decision to try to post short entries, but more often. I've  downloaded an app to my phone which will mean I can post on the move (but will probably also mean my posts will be littered with typos - I don't think my fingers are particularly fat, but just can't seem to get on with 'phone keyboards) . We'll see how it goes. Beware, though. There may be photos...

Hat trick!

I've just heard that Before I Go to Sleep will be at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list again this week, making it three weeks in a row! It's so wonderful that people are enjoying the book - again, to everyone who has bought and read the book, and recommended it to their friends, thank you!!

NUMBER ONE!

I've just had official notification that Before I Go to Sleep is this week's bestselling book and will be at number one on the Sunday Times bestseller list! I'm so delighted, and I'd like to thank everyone who has supported the book!

The Mail on Sunday

Before I Go to Sleep is the Mail on Sunday's book club choice. Here's a link to a piece I wrote for them about the background to the book.

Turkish Jacket

Before I Go to Sleep is now out in Turkey! Here's the jacket...

Richard and Judy!

I'm very excited to finally be able to report that Before I Go to Sleep has been selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club! There'll be an exclusive paperback edition available from WHSmith in the UK, with some extra content! More details can be found here.

An interview

S J Watson on Before I Go to Sleep from Bookhugger on Vimeo.

Here's a video of me accepting the Galaxy Book Award for best Crime/Thriller Novel 2011, along with an interview in which I discuss Before I Go to Sleep. Plus there're some shots of me looking at vegetables, for added interest...

Publication day

The paperback of Before I Go to Sleep is out today in the UK! Watch this space for some exciting news!