May 22 has had huge significance these last five years; I really do not know why so many interesting and odd things happen on that particular day, but it is true.
Yesterday I went to London to meet with (and this would be the announcement of my most recent thrilling secret) the UK publishing firm that just optioned Lessons in Taxidermy: Orion Books.
The editors, marketing staff, and publicists were excessively professional and lovely and we feasted on cake as we worked out the plan to promote the book.
Then my agent (another new development) took me to tea at the Savoy.
I find this all quite extraordinary.