My book review was successfully held on Saturday 18th April at Exeter library. It was so great to see so many of you, answer some questions, sign some books and feel like a proper author! I’ve included some photos from the day below.

I appeared on Phonic FM on Thursday 21st April to talk about my book. I hope to post my segment of the show on my website soon. Check out www.SGHyde/events

Lots of great reviews coming in. In particular some really impactful editorial reviews. See www.SGHyde/reviews for details.

Also there are some great Q&A’s now on my website. Please find them here.

"This is an emotionally charged and relatable story, where the protagonist is painfully real. Billy’s pain was beautifully explained, and S.G. Hyde made sure the reader felt every incident. Living with chronic illness and the psychological effects of it can be incredibly difficult, and the author allowed the reader to experience it all. The narrative style was perfect for the story; the fragmented structure emphasized Billy’s memory problems and gave a personal look inside his mind.” - Reader's Favorite

What is one thing you hope readers take away from reading your book?

My hope is the novel is entertaining, but also that it helps spread awareness and knowledge of a rare condition. I also hope that it conveys the mental health side of having to live with a chronic illness. The aim from the outset was to portray a plausible, real character. Inspiration porn was not the goal. By this I mean it was important all characters made mistakes, had flaws, and had mischievous thoughts, rather than paint them as some kind of saint or martyr. Hopefully the book balances vulnerability with agency. The idea was not to have characters as symbols or lessons, but to present flawed, authentic human beings. It was great to draw on my experiences and those of my peers to keep the story feeling as genuine as possible.