In light of the corona-virus outbreak, and the fact that all of our lives have both been put on hold and turned upside down, the vast majority of public events have been cancelled indefinitely. But, I'm delighted to announce, the release of my latest novel Bestial Burdens will go ahead as planned. In such uncertain times, with so many millions of people in lock-down, we felt that one thing we need right now is distraction, entertainment, cultural and intellectual nourishment in our lives. And in our own small way, we hope that a novel like Bestial Burdens can go some way to providing that.
Put simply: not even a global pandemic can get in the way of great literature!
Therefore, be on the lookout for both the paperback and kindle version of the novel winging its way to you as of tomorrow.
Here's a reminder of what the book is about:
There is no such thing as a feeling
Therapist Shaun Fox runs a successful creative writing programme. A modern, free-thinking man, unfettered by social convention, he has many sexual partners, and avoids long-term commitment at all costs. But his private life is taking a darker turn. Increasingly, he’s drawn to damaged, vulnerable women, women he can manipulate into becoming no more than sexual objects, women he has no genuine feelings for, leaving him cold and empty inside.
When ex-porn star Lucas McGoldrick is referred to him after a botched suicide attempt, Fox begins to see worrying parallels between his own narcissistic lifestyle and the life his new client used to live. Through a series of creative writing assignments and therapy sessions, Fox learns of McGoldrick’s own sexual odyssey, from tender, adolescent innocence to a nightmare of pornography, violence and addiction.
Refusing to acknowledge his own failings, Fox embarks upon another illicit affair, this time with a married woman, and is finally forced to confront the essential truths surrounding himself and all human relationships.
Till then, take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Hopefully, we'll all see some light at the end of the tunnel soon.
PS - Please note that, despite the book release going ahead as scheduled, all Bestial Burdens related public events - readings, signings, TV, radio appearances etc - things you may have heard about through the literary grapevine have been cancelled until further notice.
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