Lovely comments, evyenore. I am very lucky.Jo - I'm disturbed to think that you still might be waiting for your book, as someone told me today that she was still waiting. It was kind and loyal of you to buy direct from the publisher and I'd hate to think you were the last to get it, as other outlets have been sending them out for ten days. Could I suggest you email Emma@Snowbooks.com again to see what has happened? Thanks for everything. Your comment about seeming to speak to each reader individually was lovely!