Recent content by David Weller

Hi, Carol. Just a quick note to say that your faith in Secret of Heathcote Manor (Pop-Up Submissions Winner in October 2019) was not misplaced. The publishing rights have now been sold to Level Best Books for publication in December 2023. Your kind words, that evening, spurred me on to finish...

Congratulations, Nikky. So pleased for you.

Thanks Kate. I'm really looking forward to working with Cindy to make Secret of Heathcote Manor the best it can be.

Thanks Emily. It's been a long time coming. I think the luck of the Irish may have played a small part as my Great Granny came from the Emerald Isle.

Thanks Steve. If you throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick. Never give up querying!

Thanks Lex. Your kind words of support are very much appreciated.

Hi JR. You've hit the nail right on the head. Persistence is the key to getting anywhere in publishing. Rejection can get you down, but there will always be another agent to query.

Thanks Hannah. Dreams do sometimes come true.

Hi Pete. It seems your faith in Secret of Heathcote Manor wasn't misplaced. The comments you made boosted my confidence and provided an incentive to finish the manuscript. I'd be more than happy to write an endorsement for Pop-Ups. As soon as I've come back down to Earth, I'll sit down and...

Hi Galadriel. There were times when I wondered if I would ever break down the barriers. Keep knocking on the door. Sooner or later, someone will open it for you.

Thanks for your kind words. I think the second was a little easier to write than the first. Hopefully the next will be easier still.

Thanks Rachel. After so much disappointment it was a nice surprise.

Thanks Barbara. It feels like the wall which has impeded my progress for so many years has suddenly collapsed.

Thanks Jonny. If it can happen to me then there is hope for all Litopians.

Thanks Robinne. Nothing seemed to happen for ages and then suddenly there was an offer on the table.