I have always wanted to be a writer since being a little girl - Sarah England

Our today's Author is Sarah England.

Sarah originally trained as a nurse in Sheffield (UK) and then went on to work as a medical representative for nearly 20 years, specialising in mental health.

 

Sarah England

She had always wanted to write fiction, but did not begin until around 8 years ago, prompted by a house move and relocation to the South coast. Since then she has had around 140 short stories published, mostly in national magazines and various anthologies; most recently a 3 part detective serial in Woman’s Weekly. 

‘3am and Wide Awake’ was released in May 2013 by Alfie Dog Fiction - a collection of 25 thrillers, many supernatural or medically based - two of her predominant themes.

‘Expected’ is Sarah’s first novel - a comedy launched by Crooked Cat Publishing on 28^th June, 2013.

She lives in Dorset with her husband, Don, and spaniel, Harry.

What you write?

I am a magazine short story writer with stories published in magazines all over the world, but this year I have 2 books published – 1. ‘3am and Wide Awake’ is a collection of spooky thrillers; and 2. ‘Expected’ is a comedy in women’s fiction!

Why you write?

I have always wanted to be a writer since being a little girl. I first worked as a nurse and then as a medical rep. Now I can draw on that experience and tell the world lots of amusing or scary stories… depending on what the readers prefer…

For whom you write?

I write for everyone. I want to entertain people either with spooky stories or lots of laughs – anyone can enjoy what I write, although my work is not for children. If I had to narrow it down I would say young women; but also men like my comedy and thrillers too.

 

By whom you inspired?

Stephen King – he is a prolific and gifted writer, who writes for everyone – ordinary people – like I do. I also enjoyed classic writers like Thomas Hardy and the Bronte sisters.

You can Share you current writing (Any small Story/Poem) or Tell your Future plan about writing?

 

I have just had ‘Expected’ released by crooked cat publishing, and am writing the sequel, as the star of the book, Sam Sweet, has begged me to…. Ha ha! Seriously? I enjoy writing about Sam – she is taking on a life of her own. Some people want to slap her and others really love her….

I am also currently writing a murder-mystery serial for a woman’s magazine in the UK.

Here is the synopsis of Expected:

Sam Sweet is a failed psychiatric nurse from a sink estate in Weston Super mare. Her mother, whose husband ran off with another woman 20 years ago - although you'd think it happened only yesterday - has only one ambition and that is to be a grandmother.

But Sam is terrified of giving birth. She is easily traumatised and has no ambition to return to the sink estate and have dozens of children. She just wants a chance to do something with her life first, to fall in love, and see a bit of the world.

Alas, in a drunken stupor she meets Simon - the psychopathic surgeon, who promises her a wonderful life and she believes him - because she is a dingbat and has a lot to learn.

But now she's trapped and can't get out of the situation - her latest job is injecting facial fillers and clients are suing because it’s going lumpy; and her best friend, also her boss, is sexually jealous to the point of blind rage because her boyfriend fancies Sam and does little to hide the fact. Living with her psychopathic boyfriend and with her job on the line she now has nowhere to go! A plan is needed.

However, Sam's coping strategy as her life whizzes out of control, is to eat more chocolate and shop like a WAG on speed. But soon she piles on weight and sinks deeply  into debt, at which point Simon the surgeon starts playing serious mind games; and by the time it dawns on Sam just what a horrific mess she's in - we might as well pass her the JCB because she keeps on digging.

As she hits rock bottom, however, her dream man arrives - Joel – WOWEE - Madison! - but Sam now feels too fat to pursue matters.... and slimy Simon ups the stakes when he sniffs out her potential happiness and escape. Although that's nothing compared to the cards her mother decides to play... oh it's getting worse.......the wedding to Simon is booked....fireworks? You bet....

               

 Website and Books

http://www.sarahengland.yolasite.com Sarah England website

http://www.facebook.com/sarahenglandauthor Sarah England facebook author page

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DHKI2GY     Expected. Amazon USA

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHKI2GY    Expected. Amazon UK

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CLFRFHS    3am and Wide Awake. USA

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CLFRFHS     3am and Wide Awake UK