Meet Annie
A little bit about me: I live on the south coast of England with my family (spouse, two dogs and two cats) and work part-time as a university researcher. I love reading (obviously) and fully expect to one day be crushed by the weight of my toppling ‘to be read’ pile. Books are just lovely to be around, aren’t they? I like cupcakes almost as much as I like books but funnily enough I don’t seem to have a towering ‘to be eaten’ pile hanging around. I also love the sea and am lucky enough to live only a few minutes’ walk from a beautiful harbour. When not reading, writing or eating cupcakes, I like to go for long walks in the saltmarshes near my home.
I’m now working on my next novel– a body-swap, timeslip, feminist ghost story set in late 16th century Italy which I’m very excited about.
I’m represented by Susan Armstrong at C+W and you can also find me on social media by clicking on the icons. Don’t forget to check out my Instagram and Twitter feeds below!
Hello and welcome to my website. I’m so excited that my debut novel
The Hollow Sea - which will be published by Penguin Michael Joseph on 18 August 2022 - is almost out in the wild for readers to discover. It’s about identity, grief, coming to terms with childlessness, mother/daughter relationships and reconnection with nature, and has bonus whales, seals and even (perhaps) a mermaid or two. I really hope there’s something in it for everyone. Click on the image for more information.
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RT @AfroriBooks: We have 6 hours left on our crowdfund. We might not hit our target, but we will use all that we have to do great th… https://t.co/GFy1rXvKxC
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I adored Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband by @DamilolaLizzie - such a lovely, warm, sparkling hug of a book. And it's o… https://t.co/DSx0JfzFuz
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RT @Rebecca_Writer: As a fascinating #WomensHistoryMonth draws to a close, allow me to share with you another image of #Vulcana - the i… https://t.co/Y5uJvhEoLD
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RT @KateSawyer: Novel Experience Podcast is 1 Year Old Today 🎂 🎈! That means there are 48 episodes with brilliant authors available… https://t.co/noOQcj5AVN
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RT @amymcculloch: Get your mittens on the hottest ice-cold thriller - it’s #MIDNIGHT in Antarctica and when the sun never sets, there… https://t.co/xiXn7RMx4M
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RT @nktgill: Hello! I just received my polling card that says photo ID is a requirement. If you’re in the U.K. and you do not ha… https://t.co/wxjTtWbFmi
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RT @BCross052422: 10 months ago, at this moment, my son was hopping on the bus to enjoy his final week at school. He was excited to e… https://t.co/qn7AKE9s3O
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RT @AuschwitzMuseum: 20 March 1933 | A French Jewish girl, Freda Rojzner, was born in Paris. She was deported to Auschwitz in February… https://t.co/kKs6uNm1fw
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RT @AHicksonLovence: OUT NOW! Very proud to work on @magmapoetry 85 ‘Poems for Schools’ alongside co-editors Laurie Smith and… https://t.co/blxXoR2NKz
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RT @AlanBaxter: Always seeing authors talk about how powerful book reviews are, but think you don't know how to review a book? Jus… https://t.co/sx50LgBuMI
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Pre-ordered 🃏🃏🃏 https://t.co/87YVxN5VpH
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Actual live footage of me waking up from an extremely deep sleep four hours after sitting down for a quick cup of t… https://t.co/RYan9hbwN4
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Beautifully written piece by @elizabday on one of the less-talked about losses of infertility/childlessness - the l… https://t.co/i052jqVBdd
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Look at this beauty ☘️☘️☘️ https://t.co/lkNrIfpoql
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A few well-thumbed favourites of mine in this stack of green(ish) book spines. Can you spot any that you loved?… https://t.co/dvtBsAOLde
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This beautiful track, 'Alone Time', inspired by @cj_composer's mixed emotions about unsuccessful IVF and living a j… https://t.co/zHFjlw9MJC
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I've got a job interview today so *of course* I just had a bad dream about an interview. Swore at a woman in the ca… https://t.co/5t1fEbeOMl
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Beautiful new paperback cover design for a beautiful book 🧜🧜♀️ https://t.co/mrMdoBn82g