Böcker av Jacky Warwicker

Straddled over two continents with a range of vivid characters, In Every Season celebrates the enduring power of love. An inventive novella for modern times, it is by turns tragic, funny, and deftly unpredictable. A pithy book with insightful dialogue, In Every Season extols the courage of women fighting back after adversity. Following a period of turmoil, Perdy uses her hard-won journalistic prowess to propel herself forward. Readers mindful of the pressures heaped on young people will relish her heroic journey to independence. Infused with social realism, the touching novella weaves together a series of emotive stories. Plunged into the murky world of crime, Perdy draws strength from Rocco, her eternal soulmate who guides her from afar. After the dark days of estrangement, Perdy begins to form close relationships with those around her. When she returns home, the thrall of nature and an encounter with an old friend pull her in a new direction. Only one thing remains certain for Perdy: in every season of her life, Rocco will be part of her.

A poignant collection of short stories with a vivid mix of relatable characters confronting a bend in the road. The lucid prose, rich in imagery, illuminates people's unyielding courage in challenging times. Dealing with bereavement, displacement and renewal, the creative tales twist and turn through the vagaries of life. In the opening story, Gran absconding from a care home makes her escape in a red Reliant Robin, an epochal vehicle from her courtship days. Courageously, in 'Wind Horse', Maggie harnesses her wild emotions and canters on to fresh green meadows. Using varied settings and compelling voices of all ages, Journey's Bend celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Tinged with humour, the touching stories will resonate with a wide range of readers scrambling through change.