I do like to keep track of numbers. Not necessarily to stroke my own ego (though being a writer it is a fragile thing) but also for my agent and my publishers. It’s pretty much the only way to work out what the audience will be for any of my projects. I want Weather Child [...]
The wind scooped her up as she raised her arms to it. It was the gale from the south; harsh, bitter, and more powerful than anything the young woman had ever felt. It whipped her hair and body but each touch was magnificent. It filled her lungs with strength and laughter. Let the foolish creature that had turned on her people tremble. She was coming for them. The city's weather witch was free.

