The Haunting of Hattie Hastings
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Autorentext Audrey Davis survived secondary school on the West coast of Scotland. Rubbish at science but not too bad at English, she originally wanted to be an actress but was persuaded that journalism was a safer option. Probably wise. She studied at Napier C...Format auswählen
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Audrey Davis survived secondary school on the West coast of Scotland. Rubbish at science but not too bad at English, she originally wanted to be an actress but was persuaded that journalism was a safer option. Probably wise. She studied at Napier College in Edinburgh, the only place in Scotland at that time to offer a journalism course.
> Her first foray into the hard-nosed newspaper world was as a junior reporter in Dumfriesshire. Duties included interviewing farmers about the prize-winning heifers to reporting on family tragedies. She persuaded her editor to let her launch an entertainment column which meant meeting the odd celebrity - or just the downright odd. From there, she moved to the loftier rank of senior reporter back in her home patch. Slightly more money, fewer farm animals but a higher crime rate. As Taggart would say: 'There's been a murrrrder!'
> After a stint in London on a video magazine - yes, she is that old - Audrey moved to Singapore with her fiancé. She tried valiantly to embrace the stinking heat, humidity and lack of jobs, although she did work briefly on a magazine which was banned by the government for 'artistic' use of naked men's bottoms.> Next on her adventures was a land Down Under where her main focus was raising Cost Centre One (aka firstborn) and coming to terms with the imminent arrival of Number Two. Still, she loved the Aussie way of life - BBQs, beaches and bring your own booze to restaurants - so it came as a blow when OH announced a move back to the UK. Not a job between us, the climate a possible deal breaker and an Exorcist
-style vomiting infant on the flight home didn't bode well ...
> Always a survivor, Audrey sought out similar-minded friends (i.e. slightly bonkers), got the children into a good school and thought about taking up writing again. Sadly, thinking about it was as far as she got, unless you count shopping lists. Then, hubby drops another bombshell. Switzerland. As in - it's packing time again. Off to the land of cheese, chocolate, scarily efficient trains and a couple of teeny, tiny issues. Like driving on the 'wrong' side of the road and speaking a foreign language (French). The former was conquered fairly quickly (we'll skip over the wall demolition in week two), the latter remains an ongoing battle of the hopeful against the hopeless. At least she provides amusement for the local workforce.
> It wasn't until 2016 that Audrey rediscovered her writing mojo with an on line Writing Fiction course. From there, her first novel - A Clean Sweep - was born, although it took a bit longer than nine months from conception. A short, darker prequel - A Clean Break - followed, and in November 2017 she published the first in a novella trilogy, The Haunting of Hattie Hastings Part One. Parts Two and Three followed, and were combined into a standalone novel which received incredible reviews. Audrey's third novel - A Wish For Jinnie - was published in June 2020, and her fourth - Lost In Translation - in January 2021. A sequel to A Wish For Jinnie - A Wish For Jo - was published in June 2022. The final part of the Cranley Wish trilogy will be published in early 2023.
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A hauntingly heartwarming and hilarious tale of love, loss and second chances...
Hattie Hastings is living a simple but happy life with husband, Gary, and son, Johnny.
But her world is turned upside down when Gary is killed in a freak accident. How will she carry on without her childhood sweetheart by her side?
Turns out, Gary missed the sign for the afterlife and pops up unannounced at the most inopportune moments.
Gary has a mission -- although he's not quite sure what it is yet -- and it involves Hattie.
Meanwhile, Hattie needs to come to terms with his ghostly comings and goings, as well as convince family and friends of his return.
There's also the small matter of best friend Cat's ex-husband trying to worm his way back into her life. And Hattie's beloved mum is battling her own demons...
Packed with humour, teenage angst, dubious dates and bittersweet romance, prepare to laugh and cry at a unique romantic comedy described as 'brilliant', 'hilarious' and 'a great feel-good read.'
'I so enjoyed this author's look on life -- "being dead wasn't a bundle of laughs." So funny and at the same time thought-provoking.'
Angela Petch, bestselling author
'This book has been such a lovely distraction during a really hard time in my life. I thoroughly enjoyed this funny story and I can't wait to read more from this author.'
Lucy Mitchell, author of Instructions For Falling In Love Again.
If you loved Truly, Madly, Deeply and Ghost, you'll adore this warm and witty look at life after death.
Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Sophie Kinsella and Emily Harvale.
Read what people have to say about The Haunting of Hattie Hastings:
'Absolutely loved this! Funny down-to-earth characters, great pace and flawless flowing writing style.'
Amazon review, 5 stars
'I have just discovered another favourite author! The hilarious Haunting of Hattie Hastings combines romance, humour and the supernatural perfectly. The author has presented a unique twist on familiar genres and the result is ingenious.'
Amazon review, 5 stars
'The author has created some very strong characters that made it very easy to care what happened to them. It is difficult to write about the topics of death, loss and trust, without either being fluffy or morbid. The author did this and so much more.'
Amazon review, 5 stars