From blog to book—how one Felixstowe mother turned her cancer journey into a source of strength for others Melanie’s memoir, But Seriously, Who Knew?, is a raw, brutally honest, and darkly funny account of her experience with cancer. Written with sharp wit, emotional clarity, and striking humility, it captures the realities of a life turned upside down—and the… Read More »
J.D. Missen is a Suffolk-based author whose writing spans psychological thrillers, poetry, and children’s literature. Whether penning gripping suspense or heartfelt verse, her work is united by one defining trait: a deep exploration of what it means to be human. Her novels—including Confessions from a Fractured Mind and Secrets from a Misty River—blend intimate character studies with psychological… Read More »
Iain Maitland, a prolific author based in Felixstowe, has carved out a distinctive space in the world of psychological thrillers. His novels—The Surrogate, The Soulmate, and others—delve into the darker corners of the human mind, examining mental illness, obsession, identity, and buried family secrets. What sets Maitland apart isn’t just his gripping plot work—it’s the emotional truth beneath… Read More »
Jeanette Hewitt, who writes under the name J.M. Hewitt, is a Suffolk-based author known for her chilling, character-driven psychological crime thrillers. With a gift for turning trauma into tension and psychology into plot, Hewitt’s work explores the darkest corners of human behaviour—often with unsettling precision. Thrillers with Substance and Atmosphere In novels such as Exclusion Zone and The… Read More »
Welcome to the Felixstowe Authors Directory — a growing showcase of writers living in or connected to Felixstowe. From memoirists and mental health advocates to crime novelists and children’s storytellers, this page celebrates the literary talent emerging from our Suffolk coast. Each featured author brings a unique voice and story, contributing to the cultural life of our town… Read More »
Ruth, a Felixstowe-based author, is known for crafting gripping psychological thrillers that take readers deep into the minds of complex characters and the shadowy grey areas of justice and morality. Her work draws on years of experience as a former probation officer, offering rare insight into criminal psychology, rehabilitation, and the unseen layers of the justice system. Fiction… Read More »
As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken my usual look back at what I’ve read over the past year. Things started well, but by October I’d hit a reading block—managing just one book in the last 10 weeks. That dip cost me dearly in the stats department: I read 38 fewer books than in 2023. That said,… Read More »
What a year. 124 books read—my highest total since I started keeping track. The big winner? Police/Crime/Psychological fiction, making up 46.34% of my reading. Clearly, I’ve got a type. I explored works by 70 different authors, with 21 of them appearing multiple times. I also noticed a shift in format this year—reading more physical books than ever, up… Read More »
Whittling down 110 books into a top five for 2022 proved harder than expected—so, in true rule-bending fashion, I settled on six standout reads. Each of these books grabbed me for different reasons, and while the genres vary, they all had one thing in common: they stayed with me long after the final page. Here’s a spoiler-free look… Read More »