This week I received the author copy of my next book, Blackbirch: The Dark Half.

As this is only the second book I’ve had published, it was still a thrill, although I can’t imagine any writer getting bored with a box of their own books arriving on their doorstep. After all, it’s years of hard work transformed into paper and ink that you can hold in your hands!

It’s a milestone all writers want to reach and here are some things you can do once you have…

4 Fun Things To Do With The Author Copy of Your Book

1. Film The Unboxing

I have yet to do this because I always forget, but I’ve seen lots of authors post videos and their joy at seeing their MS in book form for the first time is clear. I have taken pictures when I’ve unboxed my books, though, but…