It was lovely to celebrate publication day for A Calamity of Waters with Stroud Valleys Project with a launch at their Eco Shop in Stroud. I’m fundraising for this brilliant local nature charity, so every copy you buy will contribute to nature restoration in Gloucestershire, including 100% of the proceeds from my author copies on sale now in the Eco Shop.
Since then, I’ve really enjoyed seeing the first reviews come in, many of them from the @novel.tours Bookstagram Tour. Some of my favourites so far:
“It truly is a beautifully written, immersive and captivating read that will transport the readers into the Severn Valley with Habren” @bookwormwhitlock86
“This book is an evocative and beautifully layered historical novel that completely transported me to the 1600s” @alidiscovers
“Habren is a great protagonist with a real emotional depth to her that made me invested in what happened to her from the first few pages” @howseofbooks
“A beautifully atmospheric and incredibly well-researched historical novel that I’ll definitely be recommending” @tara_iffic_books
“Habren was another highlight for me. I loved how her story unfolded through grief, fear, intuition and determination, and how that personal story never got lost beneath the historical setting” @chapters.and.stardust
There are more reviews at Goodreads – if you’ve read the book, I’d love you to add yours.
Thank you so much for all the kind words, it’s very much appreciated. I’ve also enjoyed the Calamity-on-tour snaps from the beach!
This week – if you’re in the Minchinhampton or Stroud area, do join me for a second launch on Thursday – details here – would be lovely to see you
Chloe Turner 