As you probably know by now, my latest novel ONE TUESDAY, EARLY is set in my hometown, Saltash, and to celebrate both the release and the place that inspired it, I'm going on a little tour of the local businesses.
So, here's where I'm going to be, with links to these wonderful businesses and community groups. Monday 13 May 10 am The Bookshelf 2 pm Bandits Tuesday 14 May 10 am Poolside Cafe @ Saltash Leisure Centre 2 pm Saltash Library - in conversation with the library manager. Wednesday 15 May 10.30 am The Beauty Collective 2 pm Ashtorre Rock Thursday 16 May 10 am The Core 7 pm Ploughboy Book Club (private event, but if you're interested in joining I'm sure they'd love to hear from you) Friday 17 May 10.30 am The Tanning & Beauty Lounge 3.30 pm Saltash Bakery Important note: The event at the library is a seated event where I'll be discussing all things related to my latest release and my author career in general. The other events are drop-in book signings, although I'll be happy to chat. The novel will be on sale at every event, but apart from the Bookshelf, I can only accept cash. I aim to be at each of those venues for around an hour or two - depending on how quickly my copies are sold! If you've pre-ordered, or have other books of mine you'd like signed, please bring them with you.
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And then this morning, I received a wonderful review from the team at The Wishing Shelf .
It's not often I get pulled instantly into a novel. But that was the case in this intriguingly entitled novel, One Tuesday, Early. It's the story of Lexi and her partner, Finn. It’s Tuesday morning and Lexi finds herself in an empty town – and when I say ‘empty’, there’s nobody there; nobody! Finn, however, is oddly not affected by this phenomenon, waking up and simply finding Lexi’s not there! It’s all very confusing – deliciously so. What follows is a character-led drama as we follow Lexi exploring the empty streets and Finn who thinks Lexi must have left him. There were a number of aspects of this novel I particularly enjoyed. Firstly, I love the way the author developed the way Lexi feels. As she so aptly puts it - It’s a ball and a fist and a whimper and a yell. All swallowed down and shackled within you. The author is adept at putting over her protagonist’s feelings, developing the suspense along the way. Secondly, I enjoyed the pacing; it’s oddly slow – which is normally a bad thing – but not here, the author in no rush to ‘reveal all’; and that is the novel’s biggest strength. Thirdly, the writing style is wonderful – atmospheric, richly descriptive with strong, thought-provoking dialogue. So, who’s this book for? Well, I suspect readers who enjoy a good mystery will find this story a blast. They’ll also enjoy getting to know Lexi and Finn and rooting for them to find a way of reuniting. I remember enjoying another book by this author, Small Forgotten Moments, which was excellent too (and also a bit creepy). But I think this latest book is even better. ‘A smartly plotted psychological drama packed full of mystery – and suspense. Highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf
You’re on your own and you shouldn’t be. Your partner is missing. The streets are empty. Even the birds have disappeared. What do you do? ★★★★★ “A world both familiar and nightmarish. Eerie, atmospheric and immediately gripping.” Charlie Carroll, author of The Lip
"A spooky and impossible situation that steals up on you until you're questioning your own life choices." - Roz Morris, author of Ever Rest
You’re on your own and you shouldn’t be. Your partner is missing. The streets are empty. Even the birds have disappeared. What do you do? It’s 6:05am one Tuesday morning, and Lexi Peters is alone. Her partner, her friends, her neighbours have all vanished without a trace. The entire town is deserted. Gathering every ounce of courage, she sets out to explore the streets, seeking any sign of life. Her only companions are a coy black cat and a lurking fog that seems to follow her every step. On the same morning, her partner Finn awakens to an empty house. Recalling the blazing argument they had the night before, he assumes Lexi has snuck off somewhere to cool down. But she doesn’t return. Time passes. Or not. Lexi is stranded on that Tuesday morning, while Finn hurtles through the years at increasing speed. Can Lexi and Finn be reunited, or is it already too late? |