Hi fellow writers and lovely
readers! I've two things to celebrate today. Firstly, it's the first
anniversary of the release of Dangerous Waters, my romantic mystery - and what
a year it's been! A real roller-coaster of highs and lows with the highs
winning out – just. J Sales have been pretty good
for a complete unknown writer and I'm looking forward to building on that this
coming year. I'm starting a blog tour later this month and also taking part in
an online radio interview in the USA. So, I’m not resting on my laurels. . . .
Secondly, Dangerous Waters has just
received the Silver award for Adult Fiction from www.thewsa.co.uk . So
exciting! It’s certainly an excuse to
open a bottle of something and I don't
think it'll be fruit juice !
Here’s a bit more about my book:
‘Oh my God, what’s happening to me? After all this
time, please, not again!’
Jeanne Le Page, gripped by fear and panic,
struggles to breathe as the ferry arrives in Guernsey – the island she had fled
fifteen years before, traumatised by a family tragedy.
Now she has to return after another death.
Her beloved grandmother has bequeathed Jeanne her old cottage. She intends to
stay just long enough to sell her inheritance. Deeply unhappy after the recent
end of a relationship, she has no desire to pick up her old life in her
birthplace.
Jeanne is shocked to find that the cottage
holds a secret going back to the German Occupation. She becomes drawn into
learning more, delaying her planned departure. At the same time, while
unveiling the truth of what happened to her family, she puts herself in mortal
danger.
Jeanne has to relive the tragedy as the
ghosts continue to haunt her. But over time the island works its magic,
encouraging her to live and love again . . . .
I
was drawn to write this story as I’d lived in Guernsey for many happy years and
thought it would make a beautiful setting. The idea of a young woman who had
suffered a terrible tragedy as a teenager opened up all sorts of potential
stories. And I had to include an old house holding secrets as I’m convinced
that’s what happens in reality. If only walls could talk! As they can’t, it’s
up to us writers to step in and fill the breach. As a psychotherapist, I’ve
learnt a lot about secrets over the years and shared many tragedies with my
clients. Although my book is entirely fiction (apart from the references to
Guernsey and its history) there’s an element of ‘realness’ in the sense that
these things can happen. Is it not often quoted that ‘truth is stranger than
fiction’?
In order to celebrate both the Award and the 1st Anniversary of Dangerous Waters, I’m offering a giveaway on my blog. All you need to do is pop along and leave a comment! http://bit.ly/10tClYdYou can find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/AnneAllen21
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