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I grew up in Warwickshire and now live in South London with my husband, children, dog, cat and stick insects. My first novel, Everything Happens for a Reason, was published in 2021 and praised for its mix of humour, honesty and raw emotion. My second book, Happy is the One, will be published in January 2025.

I write fiction with autobiographical elements, and I hope to touch on experiences that many of us grapple with. My upcoming novel, Happy is the One, draws on the challenges of caring for a sick parent and coming to terms with childhood losses.

My first novel drew on my experience of stillbirth - a topic I hope to bring out of the shadows. Our son, Finn, was stillborn in 2010, and my grief and the experience of being on maternity leave ...more

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Average rating: 3.82 · 316 ratings · 112 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Everything Happens for a Reason 3.73 avg rating — 263 ratings — published 2021 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Happy is the One 4.30 avg rating — 53 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Happy Is the One: The poignant, life-affirming new novel from the author of Everything Happens for a Reason 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Katie Allen liked Emma-Claire Wilson's review of Happy is the One: ""Witty, wise and warm - a truly original novel that tugs at the heartstrings" It's always an honour to be asked to read a novel before it's had the chance to reach the hands of the wider public. It feels like a glimpse at something truly special. But " Read more of this review »
Apr 04, 2025 12:07AM · see review
Katie Allen liked Sally Boocock's review of Happy is the One: "An absolute belter of a novel.It introduces the reader to Robin who knows the date he's going to die. Unfortunately he has to return to Eastgate from London to look after his sick father. Whilst there he reconnects with Danny his school friend and th" Read more of this review »
Apr 04, 2025 12:06AM · see review
Katie Allen and 2 other people liked Penny Haw's review of Happy is the One: "Among the joys of being an author are the invitations one receives to read advance copies of other authors’ books. Katie Allen's eagerly awaited second novel, Happy is the One is one that made me very happy. She’s among the funniest, smartest and mos" Read more of this review »
Mar 24, 2025 04:42AM · see review