For the last 7 days I have been surrounded by beautiful family and friends. I have felt warmth, sadness, absolute joy, overwhelming love and pride. I have been ‘exposed’ across the Maltese islands and I have been so very welcomed.
Like Bees to Honey is buzzing in Malta. It’s a BEST SELLER on the island (currently at number 4 and an interviewer on Monday told me that I’d outsold Dan Brown in the process!). This tiny island has embraced both me and my writing in a way that I have never experienced before. There are so many well-wishers, so much support and so many willing to shout about my novel from their rooftops.
My stay in Malta has passed in a whirl. In the last week I have given 5 signings, received a medal by the Mayor of Dingli, had my photograph taken with an Air Malta plane, given an interview for Net TV, attended a party held in my honour, been ‘attacked’ by a gang of Russian tourists to have their photo taken with me, had a tour of Farson’s brewery (and saw the Cisk being put into cans), attended a Beer Festival, been interviewed and filmed by The Times of Malta, spoken to a million different people, met family who I haven’t seen for over 20 years, made new (and very perfect) Maltese friends, visited tourist attractions, visited places that tourists will never see, hugged the Azzopardis a ridiculous number of times, sunbathed and eaten (far too much).
Oh, the stories I have to tell you…
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I can sum it up - eloquently - with two words: ‘kin ‘ell.
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This sounds so wonderful - like a dream trip. You deserve every good thing that comes to you. I’m so happy that you had such a fabulous time and congratulations to you and Like Bees to Honey on attaining bestseller status!
It all sounds amazing, Caroline - well done you - although I did have a bit of trouble getting past the bit about the Mayor of Dingli… oh god, to grow up!
Congratulations on beating Dan Brown
So glad that the trip wasn’t nearly as scary as it seemed when you left.
Sounds perfect
Sounds so fantastic. What an experience, and what validation! I can’t wait to hear the stories — every one of them!
So glad you had a lovely time x
Caroline we are all so proud of you ;and the rest of the family will want to meet you all asap. Thank you for your love of Malta, please let us have another Malta novel.
Marie x
Fun and fabulousness - you deserve every nano-second. Congratulations!!
megs xxx
I am so thrilled that it went perfectly for you. It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving person. xo
Hello my lovely . WOW ! Just got (very brief)internet access so wanted to say a big WELL DONE YOU , we are SO proud of you , you cannot begin to imagine .
Old Spanish proverb : Revenge is a dish best eaten cold.
Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
That is totally wonderful and I can’t think of a nicer person for it to happen to!!
Congratulations honey…Like Bees to Honey is fabulous and I’m so glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves!
C x
Awwww - thanks folks! You lot are very very perfect and lovely. xxx
Sounds amazing, an absolute blast. Well done you!
I’m not sure if it counts, but I’ve seen Cisk being taken out of cans…
Oh it counts
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