A prolific author, Elle Amberley writes Women’s Fiction, Literary, poetry, short stories and features. If that wasn’t enough she recently started writing in French and a novel is due for publication next year.
Nowhere Left to hide, her latest novel is based in California and charts the journey of Natasha Parker, a British student who seeks to escape her childhood ghosts. Novelist Rowan Coleman wrote the blurb and described it as a “heartfelt tale.”
Natasha has fled her home too many times, she’s tired of running scared. When she's offered the chance to go to California, she can't wait.
Thousands of miles to free herself from her past. She might even find love if she can shed her last fears.
But what will she do when her visa expires and her boyfriend asks her to marry him?
Elle’s particular strength is writing positive stories with a strong theme of being lost and finding yourself again. Although she broaches difficult subjects in her novels, the characters turn out to be fighters, not victims. Every emotion is conveyed and her style has been described as “lyrical” and appeals to a wide age group, which is a rarity.
Having overcome many obstacles in her life, including a very difficult childhood, she chose to reconstruct her life. Rather than writing a memoir like many abuse victims she prefers to marry fiction with some of her own experiences.
Elle’s short stories and articles reflect her interests and fascinations. A passionate writer, she uses these to express her feelings and dismay at the injustices of this world.
Lost in your time, a follow-up to Nowhere Left to hide, is due for publication in Spring 2012. Novelist meets French rock star, prepare for the sparkles.
You can find out more about Elle on elleamberley.co.uk and follow her on Twitter and Facebook.