Possibly my favourite season, autumn is the time when the next novel starts to take shape. Each summer I stop publicising my latest book to work on the plot of the new one, when I can do much of my ‘plotting’ outdoors. But when the days shorten, I really concentrate on getting my thoughts on paper – or rather, into the laptop. I am working on the second novel in the DI Miriam Abbott series, following the Regional Unsolved Crime Unit on another case that has beaten the local...

Running from July to September this year, it was the first event of its kind to be held in Hawes. Shops, the library and even the doctors’ surgery took part, featuring favourite books in their windows. Visitors were able to tick off titles as they searched for books on the list.  I was delighted when the Funky Pheasant asked if they could feature my books in their window. The event has been such a success that the shop will continue to be the place to find Dr Mills Sanderson...

So, what has happened since I received the proof copy of ‘Tracks in Dark’ in January? The  paperbacks finally arrived in February, looking as good as I knew they would, if not better. With  the publication date set for the end of March, plans were already under way for the launch  events with local independent bookshops. I was busy discussing with printmaker Hester Cox  how we might do a joint presentation on our collaboration over the cover...

I want to launch the new series with a splash, particularly now I have printmaker Hester Cox on board, so currently we’re busy organising publicity and events. The official publication date is 31st March but there may be ways to grab an advanced copy when events are finalised. So far, I have confirmation of a cream tea (yes!) talk for Hester and I at The Stripey Badger Bookshop, Coffee Shop & Kitchen (see link below), so if you can get to Grassington on 13th May do please come...

I was looking forward to seeing the proof of the jacket for “Tracks in the Dark” . It is in a completely different style to the covers of the books in the Mills Sanderson series and it certainly works well. Once I have finalised absolutely everything inside the cover, the final text will go off in the next few weeks, and I will be checking the proofs early next year. I am keen to see the book published but anxious to ensure that everything as perfect as possible. The launch of...