To Rebecca (with two c’s, of course),

I know how to spell Rebecca. So, I don’t know why on earth I spelt it with only one c yesterday… twice… whilst signing your copy at St Paul’s C of E Primary, Gloucester. Tiredness is my only excuse. Sorry.

It was so sweet of you and your dad (I think it was your dad with you) to let me squeeze the additional c in after my second failed attempt, thank you. In return for your kindness, I’d like to do something for you. I wish I’d thought of it at the time, as I realise I may not be able to track your dad down through here (although I’m hoping someone out there will help me find him). I want to put you on my list to receive a free signed and dedicated advanced copy of my next book in the Words of Warning series, a month or two pre-publication, if you’d like that. And I promise your name will be spelt correctly in that book – third time lucky, and all! So, Rebecca’s dad, if you see this, please get in touch.

Best wishes