Friend Indeed - old friends aren't always good friends
A short, sharp novella
Jane’s got problems. And if she’s struggling, surely someone should help her.
After all, what are friends for?
Toxic friendships
Teenage promises
Turning fifty
It’s payback time for one friend in need.
Available from Amazon, Apple books, and on Kobo
A short, sharp novella
Jane’s got problems. And if she’s struggling, surely someone should help her.
After all, what are friends for?
Toxic friendships
Teenage promises
Turning fifty
It’s payback time for one friend in need.
Available from Amazon, Apple books, and on Kobo
No Place - what makes somewhere the place you call home?
British Asian twenty-something Tanya longs to travel, but working in a Birmingham hospital and running a home keeps her grounded. Her younger sister, Geena, won’t take life seriously, chasing her dreams instead of helping look after their dad. When he reacts strangely in response to racist abuse, Tanya begins to uncover the real reason their parents left India and is forced to choose between family, career, and a temptingly cosmopolitan boyfriend as she realises who she wants to be and what makes somewhere the place you call home.
No place to go. No place like home.
The novel explores British Asian identity in a story which blends elements of Sense and Sensibility with Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee to deliver a family drama with horizons beyond second city suburbia. Ideal for readers of authors such as Catherine O’Flynn, Sathnam Sanghera, Ayisha Malik or Dorothy Koomson.
I had a chat about the book with Jane Davis's Virtual Book Club. You can read all about it here.
Available now on Kindle in paperback, and at other online retailers.
British Asian twenty-something Tanya longs to travel, but working in a Birmingham hospital and running a home keeps her grounded. Her younger sister, Geena, won’t take life seriously, chasing her dreams instead of helping look after their dad. When he reacts strangely in response to racist abuse, Tanya begins to uncover the real reason their parents left India and is forced to choose between family, career, and a temptingly cosmopolitan boyfriend as she realises who she wants to be and what makes somewhere the place you call home.
No place to go. No place like home.
The novel explores British Asian identity in a story which blends elements of Sense and Sensibility with Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee to deliver a family drama with horizons beyond second city suburbia. Ideal for readers of authors such as Catherine O’Flynn, Sathnam Sanghera, Ayisha Malik or Dorothy Koomson.
I had a chat about the book with Jane Davis's Virtual Book Club. You can read all about it here.
Available now on Kindle in paperback, and at other online retailers.
Deeds Not Words - a story about what's most valuable
Museum curator Caroline thinks history is safely in the past, until a century-old family secret collides with problems at work and upsets her plans for a quiet life in Birmingham.
Why has nobody mentioned Great Aunt Susannah before?
What does Caroline’s old flame want from her?
And are any of the paintings really what they appear to be?
As she battles professional rivalries, attempts to contain family dramas, and searches for historical treasure amongst the clutter, Caroline is forced to decide what she holds most valuable and exactly what she’s going to do to protect it.
Deeds Not Words. Because actions speak louder.
Deeds Not Words is available online in paperback, Kindle, and from iBooks.
Museum curator Caroline thinks history is safely in the past, until a century-old family secret collides with problems at work and upsets her plans for a quiet life in Birmingham.
Why has nobody mentioned Great Aunt Susannah before?
What does Caroline’s old flame want from her?
And are any of the paintings really what they appear to be?
As she battles professional rivalries, attempts to contain family dramas, and searches for historical treasure amongst the clutter, Caroline is forced to decide what she holds most valuable and exactly what she’s going to do to protect it.
Deeds Not Words. Because actions speak louder.
Deeds Not Words is available online in paperback, Kindle, and from iBooks.
Park Life - a story about neighbours, cafes, and cake
Craig’s ambitious. He wants promotion, recognition and to be one of the lads. Relationships and family don’t feature in the plan; until he’s given no alternative.
Susan’s taken a huge step. She’s walked away from the oppressive security of her marriage and moved to Birmingham for a fresh start – in the flat next door to Craig.
They’re not friends. But maybe a neighbour can do more than keep an emergency spare key.
Life isn’t a walk in the park. Perhaps taking one might help.
Park Life is available for Kindle here, Apple devices here, or in paperback here.
Craig’s ambitious. He wants promotion, recognition and to be one of the lads. Relationships and family don’t feature in the plan; until he’s given no alternative.
Susan’s taken a huge step. She’s walked away from the oppressive security of her marriage and moved to Birmingham for a fresh start – in the flat next door to Craig.
They’re not friends. But maybe a neighbour can do more than keep an emergency spare key.
Life isn’t a walk in the park. Perhaps taking one might help.
Park Life is available for Kindle here, Apple devices here, or in paperback here.
Other writing
I have a short ghost story in this anthology and you can read a couple of very short pieces of mine online at The Pygmy Giant and The Drabble. If you're a fan of festive fiction, a couple of my short stories are in this Christmas anthology.
Birmingham Readers' Map
My friends at Pigeon Park Press came up with the fantastic idea of plotting all the books set in Birmingham onto a map. It surely can't yet be complete but do take a look, update your reading list, and let them know which books they've missed.
Click here to see the map.
I have a short ghost story in this anthology and you can read a couple of very short pieces of mine online at The Pygmy Giant and The Drabble. If you're a fan of festive fiction, a couple of my short stories are in this Christmas anthology.
Birmingham Readers' Map
My friends at Pigeon Park Press came up with the fantastic idea of plotting all the books set in Birmingham onto a map. It surely can't yet be complete but do take a look, update your reading list, and let them know which books they've missed.
Click here to see the map.
