My Novel Writing
**I HAVE A BOOK DEAL**
I'm delighted to announce that my debut novel, The Approval of Sheep, will be published by the fabulous Burton Mayers Books on 10th October, 2025.
The story is about a man down on his luck who discovers there's an old covenant allowing sheep to run through the premises of his employer's top London hotel. If Gordon can track down the Right decedents, and convince his boss that he's the man to save the hotel from disaster, surely he'll be in line for that rumoured promotion.
Except the two eccentric Welsh farmers and their sassy New York shepherdess may have other ideas...
If you love upmarket commercial/book club fiction with touches of romance and comedy, this book is for you!
The Approval of Sheep is an uplifting story about family and love, overcoming adversity and discovering our reason for our place in this world.
Testimonials
Thank you to the amazing authors who generously read my novel and provided these quotes:
'This idea is brilliant. I can see it as a movie.' - Sunday Times & New York Times Bestselling author, Sophie Hannah
'Accomplished, funny, touching and clever.' - Bestselling author Stephanie Butland
'Parts of this made me laugh out loud.' - Bestselling author and screenwriter, Mark Stay
'This book is sooo amazing! I can't put it down! I keep saying, one more chapter.' - Bestselling Women's Fiction Writer, Helga Jensen
And for my one of my novel works in progress:
On winning first prize in The Writers & Artists Yearbook Novel Competition, judge and Sunday Times bestselling author Cass Green said of 'Accidents of the Heart':
'Your chapter opening was head and shoulders above the rest... it was hands-down the winner for me.'
Also for Accidents of the Heart:
'I really did enjoy this. Great characters and relationships!' - Award winning & bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club author, Anstey Harris
'The writing is excellent!' - Sunday Times bestselling author, Emma Darwin
Subscriber Giveaways to Celebrate My Upcoming Book Launch!
For my newsletter subscribers, you'll already be aware that my cat Tiffany is busy putting together some fabulous giveaways to celebrate my book deal. These include an amazing sheep herding experience day for one lucky subscriber and three of their friends. This is courtesy of Farmcraft - Farm Experiences
It was the lovely Becky Bowles of Farmcraft who allowed me to do a bit of sheep herding on her farm while I was conducting research for my novel's characters. Becky has generously donated this fabulous prize! I can tell you, my day with Becky's sheep was one of the most fun experiences I've had!
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