My Work
My Books
Where It All Began...
I began writing my debut novel, ‘Pivotal’, whilst working in my recruitment career, having set a goal to inject creativity back into my life. This book club fiction novel, a finalist in both The People’s Book Prize and the Page Turner Awards in 2020, explores the chaos and possibilities that unfold at the crossroads of life’s significant decisions.
The stories I tell often have characters facing big changes and my books are for anyone who is looking to be entertained whilst discovering something new about themselves, the human condition, or the world we live in.
My writing ambition is to break through with a novel that makes its mark, changes people’s thinking, helps the reader believe in themselves, and make their own positive impact on the world.
Four lives. Three siblings. Two secrets. One Pivotal moment.
When a mysterious bequest throws the lives of four women into chaos, they seek support from hypnotherapist, Dr Kath O’Hannon. Through a process of self-discovery, their new-found knowledge weighs heavily, as they unpick four decades of life choices. They could accept the windfall, yet if they do, something entirely unexpected lies around the corner…
Is it nature, nurture, destiny, or decision-making that leads us to where we are right now?
‘Pivotal’ is a relationship mystery, which portrays the impact of a life-changing dilemma on four seemingly unconnected lives. It follows a cast of strong women in their forties whose lives are disrupted by an extraordinary event and explores the common experiences and dilemmas of ordinary women, who might be questioning the paths they have chosen. A book with many twists and turns, it is a mystery within a mystery. A story with relatable characters that prompts the reader to consider the decisions we make in life, the paths we take, and what could happen if we change direction?
Reviews
Kind Words
"A Great Read"
5.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to read this slowly and savour the book. I did manage to do this. I left the last part to one night quite late and was very surprised by the ending. It was not what I was expecting. I really enjoyed the book and would read it over again – there was so much I am sure I missed with the different characters. A great read!
"Will read again and again!"
5.0 out of 5 stars
I won’t spoil it but the end will make you want to read the book all over again! I think my fav is Liza. I love how resilient she is despite all of her set backs.
"Highly original, and a compelling read"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read in two sittings, a little short of 400 pages – and maybe that tells you what you most need to know. If women’s lives and the psychology of relationships are what you enjoy, then I’d recommend this book most highly – and, although the pace is steady, I found it a compelling read.
"Ooooohh there is a twist"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book for me is when it comes with me all around the house, when I want to reach the end, but equally I don’t want the book to finish. Plus, it feels like I am there in the story. I can visualise the characters, their environment and can see it all playing out in front of me. This was Pivotal for me. It is beautifully written, you get to know these female characters and seeing how their lives entwine with one another is done so very well. I didn’t see the ending coming and a bit like The Sixth Sense did for me, you finish with a number of questions and a desire to go back and read it again to see the clues. Highly recommend.
"Gripping read which keeps you thinking even after you’ve finished"
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was a great read. Loved the strong female characters and unusual story line. It leaves you thinking about how every small decision we make shapes our lives.
"Thought provoking, self reflective read"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really great read with excellent twist in the tale. Gets you thinking and wanting to read it again. Would warmly recommend – entertaining, fun and aimed at a forgotten target market! Would make a fab book club read with plenty to discuss.
"Great read. Couldn’t put it down"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved the story. Loved exploring the different characters and their different backgrounds. Lots of twists and turns. Really interested in hypnotherapy & how it helped the characters. Really easy to read. Highly recommend.
What an imaginative, absorbing read! I love the mystery, the reveal of which was held masterfully up till the end. You have a brilliant tone of voice: it’s witty and fast-paced. I also thought the characters of Dulcie, Elizabeth, Liza and Annie were fully realised – distinct from each other, and yet with unifying quests that the reader can identify by the end. The mystery is subtle, and yet it is kept up all the way through: what will each of the women decide, and how are they connected to one another in all this?
You take the reader on a real journey through this book. It felt a little like watching a rom com (with perhaps more ‘com’ than ‘rom’); snuggling up with these fascinating lives, swivelling on a turning point, raising thoughts about what might have been or could have been on and off the page… This is a book that will get readers thinking – and talking, as well. I thought London, and the British countryside, were brought to life vividly in an almost nostalgic way, helping me sink into the story and picture myself in the protagonists’ shoes. It’s the sort of novel you fall into, and with its variety of voices, it will appeal to a wide range of readers.
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What I'm Working On
Upcoming Work
My next novel, a work in progress with the working title ‘Someone You May Know’ is a dual timeline love story inspired by real events, but ultimately a work of fiction. It is a 2010 narrative, drawing from the exchange of ten thousand emails over a ten-month period, spanning two hemispheres and beginning twenty-three years earlier.
