Shawclough & Healey October 2021

LOCAL AUTHOR PUBLISHES
HIS FIRST BOOK
My name is Michael Walsh-Rose, and I am a
twenty-four-year-old from Norden who has
just published my first book, The Island of
Palm Trees, which is now available as both
an eBook and a paperback on Amazon.
I started writing stories and scripts during my
teenage years and went on to specialise in
screenwriting at the Northern Film School.
Just before the pandemic, I started writing the first
chapter of The Island of Palm Trees, my first novel.
When lockdown began, I found myself with lots of
spare time and so I decided to dive headfirst into
the book. I was grateful for the distraction from
everything that was going on in the world at the time,
and because I had so much time,
I managed to get a first draft of the novel done much quicker than expected.
Reading the positive reviews that have been written about my book so far has been hugely
encouraging and a great reward for my hard work. I’m currently working on my second
novel, Night Shift, and recently started throwing some ideas around for a sequel
to The Island of Palm Trees.
WHAT’S THE PRICE OF INSPIRATION? TOM JENNINGS IS ABOUT TO FIND OUT
With dreams of writing his first novel, Tom travels to the Scarlett Grove Hotel in Roquetas
De Mar. His writing progresses steadily, aided by the interesting and unusual people he
meets beneath the Spanish Sun. People unlike anyone he’s ever met before.
A young thief hiding from her haunted past.
A grieving mother mourning the loss of her child.
An abusive husband fuelled by alcohol and rage.
A lonely woman desperate to keep hold of her families business.
A spoilt millionaire who’s never been told no.
An ego-driven drug dealer who controls the town.
With blood spilled and more danger looming just ahead, Tom forgets about his novel entirely.
Now the only thing that matters is escaping with his life.
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