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What a year it's been. I feel thrilled to have
such great people in my life. Most of you don't know
the positive impact you have on me and that's what makes you so
delightful. But it's been great hasn't it?! Since my novel If
Wishes Were Horses was launched on that memorable sunny,
late September afternoon at The Bay Hotel in Lyme Regis, we haven't
stopped. Book signings at Waterstones (the Bath and Bridport ones
being most memorable!); W H Smiths; coffee shops such as Ida's Stores
and The Boston Tea Party; Bath's Mineral Hospital; Libraries, and at unforgettable Independent
bookstores too. What a great night we had at Serendip Bookshop in Lyme
Regis when the Christmas lights were turned on. So many people
came out in torrential rain that would normally keep a dog indoors. I have loved meeting
you all, truly.
'... an intriguing suspense story from a writer who
has interesting things to say about how nothing in life is ever black
and white.' Western Morning News 'Dorset is well-provided with distinguished lady
novelists such as Minette Walters and Sarah Challis, and Sallyann Sheridan
promises to join their number.... characters are drawn with skill and
humanity, the twin time-scales in the first half of the book are deftly
handled and the sub-plot of geriatric romance is sensitively told. ...the
book is a thriller, if an unusual one, and the writer has the pace and
verve to keep one wanting to find out what happens next.' Set in the stunning South West of England this beautifully written story
is a moral dilemma peopled with characters so real, you know them. Strong,
wise stuff, that leaves you with a quirky sense of hope. Unputdownable.
The dates of Creative Writing Workshops are being finalised and details will be posted on this site. We always have an enjoyable time at these events and many people come back time and time again. If you haven't been along before and want to know more, please email me and I can send you further details. The Jurassic Coast' Writers group which we started last year is ongoing and you will find more details of the next meeting on its own page. The second and revised edition of The Magic of Writing Things Down is now available at all good online booksellers and bookshops. To all fellow writers out there - I wish you every success. |