The translator of my books in the Czecho Republic, Petr Kotrle, was rather gloomy about the publishing situation there since the Czech government has now decided to charge 20% VAT on books – like all governments their solution to money problems is more tax. This is rather like a leech attached to a host almost drained of blood deciding that the best thing to do now is suck harder.

Anyway it’s nice to hear that the translation rights for Orbus have been bought by the Czech publisher Polaris. I’m hoping that Polaris buying Orbus is a good sign…

Now, I really must tot up which of my books are translated where. I’m starting to lose track.