OR News Clare Boyd
Clare Pooley
(No.1, 1987 – 91)
(No.4, 1982 – 87)
Clare’s debut novel Little Liar is a heart-in-yourmouth psychological thriller about the people we choose to trust and the secrets we keep behind closed doors.
Published in December 2017, The Sober Diaries is the bravely honest story of a year in Clare’s life. A year that started with her quitting booze and then being given the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze-free and cancer-free, she no longer has a wine belly, is two stone lighter and has a life that is so much richer, healthier and more rewarding than ever before. She has a happier family and a more positive outlook. The Sober Diaries is an upbeat, funny and positive look at how to live life to the full.
When a child’s scream pierces the night, Gemma’s neighbour does what anyone would do: she calls the police. She wants to make sure that Rosie, the little girl next door, is safe. Gemma knows she hasn’t done anything wrong, but the more she fights to defend the family she loves, the more her flawless life begins to crumble around her. Is the carefully guarded secret she’s been keeping suddenly in danger of breaking free? Distraught and terrified, Gemma doesn’t know where to turn. The only thing she knows is that her daughter’s life is in danger.
Abadesi Osunsade (No.2, 2004 – 06) Since launching her career advancement community, Hustle Crew, in autumn 2016, Abadesi has helped thousands of 20-somethings get jobs in tech or progress their careers. In her book ‘Dream Big Hustle Hard’ she outlines how she navigated the industry with zero coding skills and won roles at major tech players including Amazon and Groupon. Each chapter contains anecdotes, activities and frameworks which will give ambitious individuals the motivation and tools they need to maximise their potential in a competitive career landscape.
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Angela Lawley-Wakelin (Gordon, No.3, 1975 – 79) Teenagers in a seaside town enjoying their last summer before tragedy splits them forever. Best friends, Sam and Kieran, are entranced by the same girl ‘Lori’ - but when calamitous events challenge the friendship, Kieran flees with Moony, a waitress from the local café. Sam feels compelled to save Moony from Kieran’s brutality but does he see her as a substitute for Lori? Or is he falling for her? Angela’s feature film ‘Seamonsters’ is now available to watch on Amazon Prime. Angela started her career as a stage manager at the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington. She trained as an editor and moved into Producing for TV Commercials and music videos. She started Orange Trousers Ltd in 2006. SEAMONSTERS is her first film: “I dreamed about making films since I was 8 years old. I finally achieved this dream in 2011 at the grand old age of 50! Never give up with your dreams. Now I have to work out how to make the next one!”