Ellie, how long have you been writing and how did you get started?
All Saints? is my first book and I started writing it three years ago, although parts of it were swimming around in my head for about a year before that. I had lots of bits of paper with conversations and bits of the plot, which I arranged in order across the floor… Read More »
‘got through it in a weekend as I really wanted to know how the turbulent, unexpected year that Hayley, Sophie and Lucy live through, would turn out’ Read More »
‘gripping and well-paced (with a shocking twist) but there is also much to enjoy along the way … covered infertility, motherhood and relationships in a way that was both honest and poignant’ Read More »
‘it’s the way we can relate to the characters (even me as a bloke) that is the book’s strength. That and the wonderfully quirky situations that arise in the church. Coffee will never taste the same again’ Read More »
‘I enjoyed the story (especially the end – no spoilers!). This book is excellent for anyone looking for a light read with strong Christian undertones’ Read More »
‘The difficulties faced with infertility, adoption and singleness are dealt with sensitively portraying a range of emotions and challenges, happy and sad, and the author writes with a believable real life understanding of issues’ Read More »
‘an insightful perspective on the predicaments faced by three women who share a friendship and a Christian faith. An enjoyable debut novel!’ Read More »
One
It was Christmas Eve afternoon, just one more sleep until Christmas. The weather was mild and the sky shone a clear pale blue over the Staffordshire village of Oxley. Sophie Ashton negotiated the potholes of the church drive, accompanied by Henry, aged two and a half, in his smart outfit, new shoes polished. Sophie was feeling remarkably relaxed… Read More »
‘such a thought provoking story, heartfelt and beautifully written, a story that would appeal to everyone’ Read More »
‘This story flowed well. Couldn’t put it down and certainly didn’t anticipate the ending’ Read More »
