Tesco? Trying to sell self-published books at a discounted price when they haven't agreed anything with the author? With their reputation? Ding Dong!

I would imagine they got the details from Neilsenbookdata and then just discounted the RRP assuming they could screw the publisher.

Whilst on the subject, having filled out one form with neilsenbookdata, my books are now listed on various websites including Waterstones, WHSmith, Amazon/Borders & Blackwells.

I guess all I'm trying to say is, however good the deal sounds, don't pay so-called marketing firms/self-publishers hundreds of pounds to get listed when you only have to fill out one form and send it to Neilsen BookData. Drop me a line if you want the link!!

I would just like to say a big thank you everyone attended Poole Central library yesterday to see me waffle on about the 'Joys of Getting Published'. The event was a great success and I appreciated peoples comments and questions as I gave the workshop ... even if it meant we overran by miles and ended up getting locked in the library.

Next stop, student radio at Edinburgh Uni ...

There is some hope I guess ...Paul Burrell only got 5 people turn up to his book signing in Glasgow and one of them was for a dare.

Gary Barlow on the other hand had them lining Oxford Street at 5am to get signed copies of his autobiography.

I would like to thank Ms Armstrong for spreading the message about my cruscade for self-published people. I haven't had any response though.

Right, well best I go and gather my thoughts in readyness for my talk next week. I'm also looking forward to my discussions with regard to organising a Poole Film Festival.

Don't worry Paul, I only had 4 turn up at Worcester!