My new novel, Sexting, is all finished and on the way to the publishing powers-that-be.
It is a story of an English writer, Michael Lincoln, who embarks on an internet relationship with a younger fan, Elise McHugh, who comes from Singapore.
Despite her innate shyness, and his concerns about the age gap, things quickly hot up, becoming raunchy and intense. But there is also a touching, natural, soul-mate bond there between them, as they follow each other's successes and troubles in their real lives.
Elise, nineteen years old, is an absolute darling; petite, black haired, black eyed, very cheeky - despite being the daughter of a wealthy property developer, she is genuine and sweet, funny and principled - a well brought-up girl in strict Singapore.
Michael, thirty-seven, is recently divorced, trying to keep up contact with his daughter, while working at selling his crime novels. He instantly adores Elise, but struggles to justify the eighteen years and 9000 miles between them. He finds her to be great company, using his love of words to fulfill her wish to be brought out of her shell. Soon they are enjoying conversation, cheeky banter, sex stories and eventually frantic, explicit sexting.
At the same time, they both explore real-life relationships where they live, while trying to get to a point where they can see about possibly getting together.
Complications to do with friends, and Michael's selfish ex-wife hinder them, and the possibility of tragedy provides the final hurdle.
Published on August 01, 2013 04:41