The Platinum Ticket by David Beynon

The Platinum Ticket by David Beynon
Shortlisted for The Terry Pratchett Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now First Novel Prize

Thursday 12 March 2015

Terry Pratchett

I was just answering a telephone call from London, England when I saw on my computer that Terry Pratchett had died.  It was very sad news and I found myself immediately thinking about his documentary Choosing to Die, where he examined the touchy subject of assisted dying.  If you haven't watched the documentary, I encourage you to follow the link above.

A few years back I was shortlisted for the inaugural Terry Pratchett Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now First Novel Prize.  I was able to attend the awards ceremony where Sir Terry was especially generous with his time and his suggestions regarding my shortlisted novel, The Platinum Ticket.  He was a gentleman and an absolute class act.  Here's an account of the evening.

He was a lovely, talented writer and the world is poorer without him.