Exciting times ahead as Woking's authors announce new titles

 

As we’ve already passed the summer equinox, it must now be time to catch up with all our authors and discover what new books they have in the pipeline.

Indeed, Lelita Baldock, Mal Foster, Alice Fowler and Harriet Steel have new books about to be released, while Sunny Angel is in the very early stages of preparing a follow-up to her successful Wings. JRC Cox is also working on a new novel, so watch this space!

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Lelita Baldock

The future is bright for Lelita Baldock

Many congratulations are due to Lelita Baldock, who has just signed a two-book contract with Storm Publishing.

Storm Publishing’s Commissioning Editor Kate Smith, has acquired World English Language rights to two historical novels by Lelita via Anna Klerfalk of the InterSaga Literary Agency.

The Baker’s Daughter is set in Latvia during the Second World War and follows the journey of a young woman who is forced to flee from her family’s bakery in the Nazi-occupied city of Riga. It was partly inspired by the experience of Baldock’s relatives in Latvia during the first Soviet invasion and Nazi Occupation in World War Two. It will be published in e-book, paperback and audio on 25 January 2024 with a second historical novel scheduled for later in the year.

Born and raised in Australia, Lelita relocated to Woking in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and History, and a Bachelor of Education, specialising in English.

In her press release, Lelita says, "I could not be happier to have signed with Storm for The Baker’s Daughter and an upcoming second novel. The story of The Baker’s Daughter is close to my heart. Loosely based on my own family history, the research and writing of this novel has been a deeply personal journey. Kate's enthusiasm and genuine excitement for my manuscript from our first chat showed me that she was the perfect set of hands to help me prepare this story to share with the world. I cannot wait to enjoy every experience on this new adventure, and I am proud to be a part of such a vibrant and exciting group of authors under the Storm banner."

The Baker’s Daughter should be set for release in early 2024.  Another book in the pipeline is A Machine of Fingers.

Anna Klerfalk from Intersage says, "We are delighted to have signed with Storm Publishing, UK’s new and upcoming digital publisher. Lelita Baldock’s historical novel, The Baker’s Daughter, couldn’t have found a better home, and Kate Smith is the perfect editor for it. I can’t wait to work with the brilliant and experienced team at Storm Publishing."

You can visit Lelita's website HERE

Mal Foster 

Mal Foster's sixth novel is out now

The Story of Virna Babineaux is the sixth novel by Mal Foster, and one which he describes as a small step away from his previous titles. “I’m always looking to experiment with my writing and explore alternative subject matter. My protagonists, who are usually quite vulnerable types, are always very important to me, and when I start a new novel, I enjoy getting into character with each of them. With my latest book, I have used my key character, Daniel Blue to purposely address my own inner inhibitions and some of life's what-might-have-beens. Let's see where the journey takes us!”

You can view Mal's website HERE  

The book tells the tale of Virna, a once famous glamour model/turned prostitute, who is stabbed to death in a Southeast London brothel. Several years later, the corpse remains unclaimed until it is inexplicably discovered missing by mortuary staff.
 

Available in paperback and Kindle e-book formats

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Strange goings-on at the victim's former luxury home in Surrey then arouse the interest of local police. However, the case is dropped before the initial investigation is completed. Had there been a possible connection with the missing body?

 

Investigating officer DI Sue Grendel is furious as she believes she was close to solving the mystery. Against her better judgement, she tips off her former lover, the wayward journalist Daniel Blue, urging him to bag a good story.

 

Daniel feels he is on nothing more than a wild goose chase until he inadvertently enters a whole new world of BDSM. It's here, whilst on his quest to solve the mystery and finally get his scoop, assistance comes from an unlikely source.

Alice Fowler

Out soon, Alice's short stories

The Truth Has Arms and Legs by Alice Fowler was published by Fly On The Wall Press on 14 July. We recently featured Alice in a special post on this blog back in May, which you can view HERE 

Delve into a world of change and reinvention. Where relationships are as delicate as turtle eggs and just as easily smashed.

This poignant short story collection explores pivotal moments that transform our lives. Jenny, whose life is defined by small disasters, discovers a more generous version of herself. A traveller girl might just win her race and alter her life’s course. A widow cut off in a riverside backwater opens her heart to a stranger.

In this captivating collection, readers will be moved by the raw vulnerability of human connection and the resilience that enables us to thrive and grow. In change, Alice Fowler’s characters find the ability to be truly free.

You can view Alice's website HERE

Harriet Steel

Long Odds for Harriet's thirteenth?

Long Odds in Nuala is the 13th Inspector de Silva Mystery book from Harriet Steel… When Nuala’s premier race meeting ends in controversy, and a tragic death, Inspector Shanti de Silva and his wife Jane must turn their minds to unravel a new mystery. With evidence elusive and a hostile British establishment to deal with, it looks like it won’t be easy to uncover the truth, but when did long odds ever deter Shanti and Jane?

Set in the 1930s and 40s on the exotic island of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, in the twilight years of the British Empire, the Inspector de Silva mysteries offer an entertaining and intriguing read spiced with humour and a colourful cast of characters.

Available now from Amazon 

 

You can view Harriet's website HERE