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As Much As It’s Worth: Ten Years On

If you are suffering today, perhaps walking your own grief journey wondering how you can bear the pain, wondering how long you will feel like this, I hope these words offer a little comfort.

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View fullsize One of my favourite moments of the year - the announcement of this year’s Richell Prize winner - has arrived! Congratulations to @chloe_anne_writes for her winning entry, The House Where Mercy Died. The opening chapters were gothic, atmospher
View fullsize Thank you, @dymocksbooks. This is a true honour. The Book of the Year shortlist is voted for by Dymocks booksellers across Australia, which makes it feel extra special to see An Ocean and a Day selected alongside these brilliant writers and their boo
View fullsize A post on finishing up a four month tour for An Ocean and a Day. Now for a little lie down before diving into a new, fictional world…
View fullsize What a joy to hear that An Ocean and a Day has been shortlisted for the 2026 Booktopia Awards for Best Non-Fiction. ✨💙 This is voted for by readers. You can pick your favourites across all four categories, and go in the draw to win a $250 @booktopi
View fullsize Some days are just magical heart-swelling days. Today was one of them. ✨
View fullsize Really looking forward to chatting this weekend with @thisisjessmills and @leahboleto about love and grief. Jess’s book about losing her mother while becoming a mother is stunning. So much to talk about. If you are anywhere near Henley on Satur
View fullsize Someone was really looking out for me when I moved back to a brand new area in the UK, enrolled my kids in a tiny village primary school, and then found myself standing at the school gates next to two of the most passionate booksellers you could ever
View fullsize 1022 entries. 24 longlisted writers. Congratulations to those who made it onto this year’s list. It’s a wonderful achievement. The judges and I can’t wait to read your words. If you didn’t make it with your entry this year,
View fullsize Two small fragments from my jewellery box that at face value look like rubbish. But if you’ve read An Ocean and a Day, you might know the moments and emotions they represent. 💙 🌊
View fullsize A reflection on a moment from my event with Donna Ashworth at Edinburgh Literary Festival three weeks ago. I’m a writer, but I don’t always find the right words. I wonder if this will find the young woman I am thinking of. 🤍 #grief #gr
View fullsize It’s just been brought to my attention that there has been a delay to the Richell Prize longlist announcement. Due to the volume of entries, I’m told the longlist will now be released on Friday 18 September. I’m so sorry if this has
View fullsize My heart is bursting after a beautiful evening @bookbaruk to celebrate An Ocean and a Day with some wonderful humans. So many gorgeous faces from both mine and Matt’s London days. Standing there in the book-lined room, surrounded by old friends