Friends,

I approached one of my work colleagues today with the news that I am now 70 pages into the new Anne Droyd book. I thought her son would be especially pleased to know it, since he has read and re-read the first adventure so many times in the last couple of years.

My colleague engaged me. ‘Did I tell you what he said about the sequel?’

I shrugged and smiled.

She continued, ‘Well he asked me, “Mum, when is the next one coming out?” and I said, “Well I think Will has to find another publisher first.” When he asked why, I explained that it costs quite a bit of money to print the books and that’s why the author uses a publisher, because he can’t afford to print them all himself.’

I felt genuinely touched by her son’s interest.

Then she related, ‘But that didn’t satisfy him. He said, “Mum, how much money does Will need to do it?” I said, “I think it’s quite a lot, love.”’

The boy’s final question really touched my heart.

‘He said, “Is there enough money in my bank account to do it?”’

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