Writer, playwright, journalist, creative writing teacher, and author of the book This Party’s Dead – out June 2026!

First novel, Venus Flytrap: currently on submission.
Second novel, The Empty Safe: work-in-progress, please hold...

Upcoming events:
Sunday Assemblies:
This Party’s Dead: A Journey to Seven of the World’s Death Festivals
A talk about my first book, Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
Sunday 3rd May, 11am

Festival of Humanism, Bournemouth 2026
A talk about This Party’s Dead, Saturday 13th June, 2:25pm

Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress 2026
A talk about my research into neurodivergence representations in fiction, Tuesday 16th June, 5:05pm

Praise for This Party’s Dead:

“Poignant and often hilarious” – Publishers Weekly

“Incredibly insightful...will stick with me for a long time”

“…a rollicking, globe-trotting death adventure… fun and even cheerful, and arrives at a time when the whole world is running on a cheer deficit.” – The Brooklyn Rail

“Brilliant...absolutely terrific”

“One of the most beautiful books I’ve ever read”

“Literally can’t put it down”

“Funny, moving, tender, exquisite”

“Read the first chapter and cried... it’s amazing”

“…poignant and heartening…. laugh-out-loud funny” – Shepherd.com

“Read it in a day, couldn’t put it down”

“Unforgettable”

Buy the book:

(UK): Bookshop.org (supporting indie bookshops!)

(US): Barnes & Noble

Recent events:
Making Space
Let’s Talk about Death: An evening of Creative Exploration with Luna Arts
27 March 2025, 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Fabrica art gallery, Brighton

The Standard
Journalism for beginners: A masterclass with Erica Buist

If you would like to book me for an event, please contact me.