I just posted this on Facebook

[CorkedHat]

I would like it known that five minutes ago I sent off to my editor my completed book, "Though the Earth be Bright with Flowers" which is a chronicle relating the life of one of the bravest and inspirational women I have known – my late wife, Jeannie.This will be available before Christmas

You have no idea how relieved I am

[wadey]

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[CorkedHat]

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Wadey - your message at the time has been reprinted in full in the Book. I hope that you don't mind.

[epsomraver]

I hope it sells well Corkie, will it be available over here in England?

[FC Silver Fox]

Well done, John. I look forward to reading it.  If its written as well as "Burnt sugar dreaming" then it will be tender, poignant and funny.
  Do take a well deserved break before you get back to completing your next novel.  :010:

[OldBrownShoe]

As Corked Hat has said elsewhere, Mrs Shoe has been proofing the pages and I have been giving the book a jolly good read. I should just like to say it is every bit as good a book as you will read this or next year. When it is available do buy it. :54:

[CorkedHat]

Well done, John. I look forward to reading it.  If its written as well as "Burnt sugar dreaming" then it will be tender, poignant and funny.
  Do take a well deserved break before you get back to completing your next novel.  :010:

Thank you Brian Your message to me at the time has been included in the Book. I appreciated it very much so I trust you don't mind if I include it.
I have received a Government grant to write a book on the older generation who grew up here in Rupanyup- plenty of interviews, reading and more writing, so no peace I'm afraid.
ER - it will be available through the publishers to overseas buyers online. Any problems and you can let me know and I'll send you a copy This way you will get a signed edition!
Thank you OBS - you are very kind. Mrs Shoe. my editor, told me that she has sent you a copy and I look forward to your feedback.

[RidgeRider]

Well done, John. I look forward to reading it.  If its written as well as "Burnt sugar dreaming" then it will be tender, poignant and funny.
  Do take a well deserved break before you get back to completing your next novel.  :010:

Thank you Brian Your message to me at the time has been included in the Book. I appreciated it very much so I trust you don't mind if I include it.
I have received a Government grant to write a book on the older generation who grew up here in Rupanyup- plenty of interviews, reading and more writing, so no peace I'm afraid.
ER - it will be available through the publishers to overseas buyers online. Any problems and you can let me know and I'll send you a copy This way you will get a signed edition!
Thank you OBS - you are very kind. Mrs Shoe. my editor, told me that she has sent you a copy and I look forward to your feedback.

I would love a signed copy! I will email you on Facebook JE. Congratulations for getting it done. You're an inspiration to many of us.

[epsomraver]

John I would love a signed copy, please let me know the cost and how to pay you by  PM and I will sort it out, cheers mate, Dave

[boxhockcycsock]

Congratulations!

I was reading the thread a few days ago (called "For those who knew me 5 years ago") about you finishing your book and was really excited to hear it CH. But I didn't comment because although I knew and respected you as a poster on the offal, I don't think we were in contact though e-mail or PM.

You are a tremendous writer and I hope your book is available here in California. I'd love to read it!  :clap_hands:   It really does make my heart beat faster to hear of what you've done and taken from it. I hope to learn from your resolve and good-nature.  :045:

[CorkedHat]

Thank you guys.
If anyone wishes to receive a copy with my autographed message I will obtain the copy from the publisher and send it off to you myself. I had to do this with my last novel when the publisher went belly up - but this publisher is more reputable and reliable.
How we do this I shall let you know nearer the time but rest assured Jack, Dave and Mr Box it can be arranged.
Thanks again = it is very much appreciated.
JHE