Thank you for reading What Doesn’t Kill You, the third, standalone book in the Chesil Beach series, and the first under Choc Lit’s Dark imprint.
Why the Dark imprint? Well, my characters have a habit of straying from the main road and ducking into shady alleys, and Griff, Evie, Tess and Logan are no exception, although, to help them find their way, I’ve tried to ensure they each carry a metaphorical torch which they can shine into the blackest corners. The issues raised in the novel are hard-hitting and emotional, both to write and read about, so I thank you for keeping the faith and walking the challenging paths side-by-side with the Hendrys.
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful and dramatic setting of the Jurassic Coast. The initial idea for What Doesn’t Kill You was sparked by the wild storms of early 2014, where England’s exposed south west coastline suffered horrendous damage. There were waves of epic proportion, debris and marine life washed ashore, and parts of the Dorset landscape completely destroyed, but the communities pulled together as beach clean-up parties were organised and the residents of Weymouth and Portland set to work. I have lived in Dorset for many years and consider it my home. I feel blessed to have such wonderful people, stunning scenery and incredible inspiration on my doorstep, not to mention the friendly, comfortable, beachside cafés on hand, that serve up spectacular views and amazing hot chocolate.
Before I go, I’d like to thank everyone who takes the time to read and review books. Reader feedback is invaluable as it provides encouragement to authors to keep learning and writing, and recommendations to fellow readers. If you enjoyed What Doesn’t Kill You, reviews of any length, from two words to several lines or paragraphs, are always welcomed and very much appreciated. If you’d like to get in touch with me, or find out more about the Chesil Beach books, my details are under my author profile.
Many thanks and happy reading.
Laura xx
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