“My name is Marilyn, like Marilyn Monroe. I was left for dead at a bus stop on Christmas Eve.”
‘Marilyn and Me’
Cinnamon Press Paperback £8.99 ISBN: 978-1-905614-17-2
Cinnamon Press announces the publication of a debut novel Marilyn and Me, by Shanta Everington in May 2007.
In a hospital bed Jane, a young woman with a learning disability who models herself on Marilyn Monroe begins to reflect on her life, after being left for dead at a bus stop on Christmas Eve.
What happened to her and what will become of her becomes the fascinating thread of this engaging novel, which was short listed for Cinnamon Press’ First Novel Award and is described as “a highly distinctive voice, credible and skilfully written…” by Cinnamon Press editor, Jan Fortune-Wood.
“This book deserves to be a massive success,” says best-selling author, Sue Haasler. “It's beautifully written and very moving. It would appeal to adults who enjoyed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”
About the author
Shanta Everington studied for a teacher training degree at the then Anglia Polytechnic University, achieving a Bachelor of Education (Hons), First Class in 1995. Since training as a teacher, Shanta has worked in the voluntary sector. Shanta’s idea for the book originated from her time working as a learning disability support worker in community care in the 1990s.
Shanta now works as Commissioning Editor for Disability, Pregnancy and Parenthood international (DPPi) journal. She has an MA in Creative Writing with distinction from Manchester Metropolitan University and lives in East London with her husband and baby son.
ENDS April 2007
Notes to editors
· ‘Marilyn and Me’ will be published on May 1st 2007 (preview copies available late April, ms review copies may be available earlier by arrangement).
· A launch event for ‘Marilyn and Me’ will take place as part of Redbridge Book Festival on 17 May 2007.
· Shanta is available for interview.
· Publisher:
Sian Michaels
Director
Cinnamon Press
Tel: 01766 832112
Email: sian.cinnamonpress.com
www.cinnamonpress.com
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