Had a very enjoyable last day in Canada. Did an interview with Rue Morgue in the morning (one of the best horror magazines around -- check it out if you haven't already), then did a final school event. It was in an area which most authors don't go to, but I had a large audience (about 350), they were very enthusiastic, and it was a nice way to wrap up the tour. I definitely hope to come back to Canada in the not-too-distant future, so keep an eye on the Shanville Monthly for more info. After bidding farewell to my Canadian publicist,Charidy, I went to the airport and caught an overnight flight back to London. I got in at 06.30, went to my flat, then made the dreadful mistake of going to the Nickelodeon award ceremony ...

***In the heat of the moment I wrote a long summary of what happened to me at the awards, but in retrospect I've decided to remove that part of the entry. Suffice to say I wasn't happy with what happened there ...***

Anyhoo, I flew back home to Limerick on Sunday and it was a delight to be back on terra firma again. Spent most of the night going through my post and sorting out emails. Watched a couple of espisodes of season 8 of "Frasier" to relax, then hit the sack at midnight and didn't get up until almost 11.30a.m. on Monday!!!! I don't normally sleep in late, but I needed those extra few hours of rest -- big time!! Spent today doing various bits and pieces around my office. I meant to get stuck into an edit of Book 7 of The Demonata but I didn't have time (sorry, Stella!!). Went to visit my grandparents and parents later, then drove into Limerick to watch Spurs play Newcastle on the TV -- we lost 3-1. SIGH. Now I'm off to seek further solace in the witty world of Fraiser & co, before heading up to enjoy more of the wonders of bed -- sometimes sleeping can be the best dang thing in the world!!!!!!