I'm back on the road again in the UK, and it was a very bright start. Did a couple of school events in London, both of which went very well, although my throat gave me a few problems when I did my Lord Loss voice -- I think I'm just a bit rusty, not having done it in a while!!! Later I did a public event in Bexleyheath, and there was a great turnout. It was in a library, where they could only seat 100 people -- but almost another 100 turned up and waited just to have their books signed!!! I was signing for two hours, an hour longer than scheduled, so I got home a lot later than planned, but I don't mind -- when I'm on tour, I'm always delighted when I get a good turnout, and I'll happily sign for as long as I can. That's worth bearing in mind if you're ever coming to any of my events -- they often run much longer than advertised, depending on the size of the crowd, so please be prepared to wait if necessary. Also, as I've said before, unless I have to rush to another event, I will sign as many books as you care to bring. The way it usually works is that I'll put a message in one, dedicating it to your name, then sign the rest. So don't be worried about bringing your whole collection along -- if you can bear the weight of so many books!!!!

I've met lots of great fans, even though I'm just on the first day of my tour -- I often say here that you guys are incredible, and although I know that sounds like corny baloney, it's true!!! You sometimes travel for hours, line up patiently, come to see me numerous times, buy lots of my books ... who could ask for more?!? But one fan has gone a bit further than most -- a lady called Laysha recently got a tattoo of the logo on my UK covers. She's not the first fan to get a Shan tattoo, but this one's extremely noticeable!! Please note, I'm not advocating the application of tattoos! I think a tattoo is something you should think about long and carefully, and probably shouldn't get too early in life. But if you're absolutely set on getting one, like Laysha was, then you might as well do it like she did -- with style!!! If you want to check it out, click on this link:  Laysha's Tattoo