The time has come and I have to say I am feeling quite emotional about it. I have almost finished the final Larry the Liger story. A lot of love went into bringing the little liger to life and I am proud to say I wrote the ten stories.
It's always amazing how a simple idea can turn into something wonderful. I had a good feeling about Larry ever since Fergus suggested we write about a liger cub who was abandoned outside a Prague zoo: Larry the Liger - his father was a lion, his mother was a tiger! The stories pretty much flowed from me and Larry's character grew and grew, as will he! Once I had the illustration for Larry by the talented Des Campbell I really felt like I knew Larry. He became one of my children and got lots of attention from me when I was able!
I think, as a writer, once you feel that flow and the writing comes naturally then you know you are onto a good thing. I had a spell of writer's block last year but that wasn't Larry's fault and once I sat myself back in position with my bacon crisps the magic returned once again. To feel the words flow from your finger tips is a gift from somewhere unseen. It makes me truly appreciate the opportunity I have had to work with little Larry.
So the last story in the Larry the Liger series, number ten of ten, is nearly ready but I need to do some final editing as it is a little longer than I would like for a short, chapter book but then this final story (currently unnamed!) will be published to Amazon for download. I am very excited and also sad that this is the end of Larry's journey.
I can honestly say, "Larry it has been a true pleasure and I will miss you very much. Should the world beg for more then we can pick up where we left off."
Release date coming soon - watch this space. Share the Larry love. His journey is coming to an end...
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