My first novel, Fourteen Days Later, was short listed for the Harry Bowling Prize 2008 and received a Highly Commended by the Yeovil Literary Prize 2009. It is a romantic comedy with a unique infusion of British and Turkish Cypriot culture. Written in a similar style to Catherine Alliott, it is My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets P.S. I Love You. Watch out for a sequel set in North Cyprus.
When accident-prone Helen Grey finds a thong stuffed into the pocket of her boyfriend’s best work trousers, it’s time for her to move on. His excuse that he needed to dust the photocopier and just thought that it was a rag sounds like a lame excuse.
Helen’s life is propelled in an unexpected direction after her best friend, Ayshe, sets her a fourteen-day, life-changing challenge. Helen receives a task everyday which she must complete without question. The tasks are designed to build her confidence and boost her self-esteem but all they seem to do is push her closer to Ayshe’s brother, Kalem.
How will Kalem and Helen get together when she’s too foolish to realize that she loves him? How can he fall for her when he is too busy falling prey to her mishaps and too in love with his own perfect girlfriend? How will Kalem’s Turkish Cypriot family react when they find out?
Is it really possible to change your life in fourteen days?
Professional Reviews
Review of Fourteen Days Later
"A very good read." "Very enjoyable and fresh." - Trisha Ashley, Novelist.
Review of Fourteen Days Later
"A truly fun read." "Very funny scenes." - Laura Longrigg, Literary Agent.
Review of Fourteen Days Later
"It's visual aspects would lend itself well to the screen." "Well-written." "You excel at physcial comedy." - Cornerstones Literary Consultancy.
"I see a lot of potential in your work. You have a taste for storytelling - a love of it. That's something that can't be taught or learned, and it's an essential part of being a writer." - Romantic Novelists' Association
"I do think your ms would work well on the big screen! You have created some splendid and strong characters." Verity Shaw - Editor
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