Novel Kicks attends the launch of Raising Steam.

Published November 25, 2013 | By Laura

Pratchett launches his 40th Discworld novel on-board the Iron Girder.

We were very excited to be invited to the launch of Raising Steam, the latest novel by Sir Terry Pratchett and the 40th book in the Discworld series. On Friday 22nd November at 3pm sharp, we arrived at the Watercress Line at Alton Station where we were greeted by the billowing steam of the train that was to be the Iron Girder for the day.

On the platform stood Sir Terry, proudly wearing his train conductor’s hat. Soon after arriving, we all boarded the train where we would have afternoon tea of scones, jam, cream, a cup of tea and even a small glass of sparkling wine. We were even sat on the next table to the author himself. It was really the perfect way to help launch Raising Steam.

Once we got to Alresford, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Sir Terry, who talked to me about how he studied the old Punch magazines (which he said helped with some of the dialects for his novels.)

Laura chats with Sir Terry.

We headed back through the countryside just as the sun was setting on the village of Alton. Overall, a great afternoon that I didn’t want to end. A huge thanks to Sir Terry Pratchett and the team at Doubleday.

To read Chris’s review of Raising Steam, click here.

To win a copy of Raising Steam (competition closes on Thursday 28th November 2013,) click here.

For information on The Watercress Line, click here.

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.

Novel Kicks attends the launch of Raising Steam.

Pratchett launches his 40th Discworld novel on-board the Iron Girder.

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