Most book launches involve a posh venue, the fresh scent of newly-printed paperbacks, and a glass of something sparkling and celebratory.

I’ve never had one of those.

And my latest involved a Moroccan quarry, zero internet, and a flat tyre on my truck.

After three delightful months on the road in this beautiful country, with omnipresent 4G and a plethora of places to stay, I found myself in only corner of Morocco to boast an internet black spot and nowhere to park a truck. Just as my new book, From B to A: Britain to Albania: The True Story of an Overland Van Life Adventure Through Europe towards The Balkans – With Dogs, was about to go live!

So launch day had it’s own particular brand of glamour – and found me holed up in a geological feature, desperately trying to co-ordinate publicity with my internet signal leaping up and down like a kangaroo on a trampoline.

Then, en route to our return ferry crossing from Tanger Med, The Beast got a flat tyre!

It was the pawfect opportunity to put my birthday presents to use. A couple of years ago, Mark bought me a 20-tonne bottle jack and a pair of axle stands.

However, I suppose this is exactly what the book is about. Life on the road seldom goes to plan. It involves breakdowns, messy bits, unplanned detours, and moments when things go spectacularly wrong – usually at the most inconvenient moment.

Yet somehow, those become the best stories later.

We made it to the port. I’m not quite laughing yet, but I’m sure I shall!

Nevertheless, the early feedback and reviews have made my day and in spite of everything, From B to A launched as a bestseller.

For a limited time, the ebook is still available at the special launch price of 99p/99c. After the launch, it will go revert to its normal list price of £2.99/$3.99.

Now, all we need to do is navigate 3,555 km home with a car satnav, because our truck satnav has given up the ghost – which has led to some ‘interesting’ drives through the Atlas Mountains.

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