Greetings my fine friends, from Edinburgh, Scotland on a beautiful, crisp and sunny autumn day.

I come to you with good news and, shall we say, “bittersweet” news. The good news, as those of you who follow me elsewhere might have seen, is that my debut novel sold in a two-book deal to a “Big 5” publisher, Macmillan, earlier this year! This is a dream I’ve been working towards for about a decade, and one that still feels quite surreal.

The book, DEATH ON THE SHOOTING STAR, is the first in a sci-fi mystery series, about an intergalactic flight attendant who gets involved in a murder investigation. It’s retro vibes meets space, and inspired by Pan Am and the 1950s, a time when flying was glamorous and fun.

Currently, I am towards the end of editing Book 1 with my editor, while also drafting Book 2. It’s coming out in early 2028! If you’re interested in any updates about that, the best place to follow along would be on my new Instagram (@goodgriefcarlybrown) or my quarterly author newsletter.

But all this has left me wondering…what to do with this blog?

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