In Isolation: A Short Book of Long Monologues

by Rachel Dax

In Isolation is a book of Monologues recounting the life stories of 4 British octogenarian women from very different backgrounds. Which monologue explores LGBT experiences, As well as women's relationships to men and wider society.

Frank and unflinching, In Isolation discusses love, sex, sexuality and gender in a way that bith challenges and affirms.

Royalties from this book will be used to turn these monologues into both films and podcasts.

114 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2020

About the author

Rachel Dax is a writer and filmmaker.

Rachel grew up in Birmingham, UK and went on to study Philosophy & Theology at University of London. After several years teaching and gaining an MA in Philosophy & Religion, she then moved to Wales and pursued a career in Drama and did a BA in Theatre & Media and an MA in Filmmaking.

Rachel is author of the novel After The Night - a sweeping lesbian love story set in a British prison in 1960, which examines homophobic prejudices and societal pressures alongside the romantic narrative.

Her trilogy The Legend Of Pope Joan is a fast-paced LGBTQ drama set in the 9th Century. Part 1. Frankia and Part 2. Athens were released to rave reviews in 2013. Part 3. Rome is due later this year.

Rachel Dax is also a filmmaker. She has written, produced, directed and edited several short films, many of which have had thousands of hits on the internet. She also has three feature film projects in development.

Film, theatre, literature, music, philosophy, religion and LGBTQ identities are her primary interests. If she is not making a film, directing a play or writing a novel, you will find Rachel lying on the sofa reading a great book or enjoying a good drama.

Some of her favourite books are The Remarkable Journey Of Miss Tranby Quirke by Elizabeth Ridley, Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson, The Well Of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, Carol by Patricia Highsmith, Tipping The Velvet & Fingersmith by Sarah Waters, Patience & Sarah by Isabel Miller, The Alchemist by Paul Coelho, Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder and Maurice by E M Forster.


‘AFTER THE NIGHT’ Amazon.co.uk link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/After-The-Nig...

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‘THE LEGEND OF POPE JOAN, PART 1. FRANKIA’ Amazon.co.uk link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Pope-J...

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THE LEGEND OF POPE JOAN, PART 2. ATHENS Amazon.co.uk link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Pope-J...

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