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Alison Stockham Author

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Writer. Coffee drinker. Cat person. Author of The Cuckoo Sister, The Silent Friend, The New Girl and The Man She Married @BoldwoodBooks. Rep by Marianne Gunn O' Connor

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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
This sounds like an amazing resource for writers! #writingcommunity
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Linda Wilgus @lindawilgus.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
It’s Independent Bookshop week and I stopped by our local bookshop @nichecomics.bsky.social today 📚 Super excited to pick up signed copies of The Man She Married by @alisonstockham.bsky.social and Wish You Were Her by Elle McNicoll 💕 #amreading #indiebookshopweek #bookstagram #independentbookshop
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Book Five draft two. Here we go!
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Back to work after a break for Easter, trying to remember what I'm supposed to be doing!
Cat sitting on a desk
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Tiny tiny spring flower 💛
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Ellie Hawkes @elspells13.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
New post: my review of The Man She Married by @alisonstockham.bsky.social which I read this month with my @squadpod2021.bsky.social crew! I think this gripping, terrifying thriller is the author's best yet - just brilliant! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social elspells.home.blog/2025/03/25/r...
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Review: The Man She Married by Alison Stockham (2025)
Blurb The BRAND NEW thriller from the top ten bestselling author of The Cuckoo Sister How can you fight for a life you can’t remember? One moment I was just living my life, finding my wa…
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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Welcome to my review of the totally gripping #TheManSheMarried by @alisonstockham.bsky.social - out now from @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social 💙📚 What a cracking thriller from this month's @squadpod2021.bsky.social #SquadPodFeaturedBook line-up! brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-...
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The Man She Married by Alison Stockham
The Man She Married by Alison Stockham. Published 20th January 2025 by Boldwood Books. From the cover of the book: How can you fight for ...
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Looking forward to chatting with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social next week! X
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Thank you so much for such a lovely review @bexbookaholic.bsky.social! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed The Man She Married! xx
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Bookaholic Bex @bexbookaholic.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
An addictive page-turner of a book that has had my adrenalin running high! Brilliant book, read more below @alisonstockham.bsky.social #BookSky bookaholicbex.wordpress.com/2025/03/02/t...
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The Man She Married
Imagine waking up in a hospital bed and not knowing why you are there. You realise you’ve been badly hurt, but are unable to remember a single detail of what happened. Then the nurses tell yo…
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Half term fun
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Looking forward to chatting about #TheManSheMarried with the lovely @squadpod2021.bsky.social next month! x
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Happy publication day! X
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Gorgeous #bookpost this morning! This looks amazing @mahicheshire! Thanks so much for sending it x
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Ellie Hawkes @elspells13.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
#BookPost huge thanks to @alisonstockham.bsky.social for sending me a copy of her latest book #TheManSheMarried (plus chocs!) - I am so looking forward to reading this with @squadpod2021.bsky.social Alison writes amazing thrillers, check her out! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
When #bookpost aligns perfectly!
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
It was brilliant to officially launch #TheManSheMarried at the lovely @heffers_cambridge last night! Thank you to everyone who came along-it was lovely to see you and thank you especially to Ova, whose debut #TheBookOfHeartbreak is out in August! #booklaunch #bookevent #bookshop #bookshop #books
Alison Stockham & Ova Ceren in discussion at Heffers Bookshop
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Roxie Key #TheDeadlySpark 🔥 @roxiekey.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
It's publication day in the US & Canada for my #CrimeFiction debut, #TheDeadlySpark! 🇺🇸🇨🇦Described by Clare Mackintosh as "perfect holiday reading" & Jane Casey as "gripping", it's already averaging 4.5 stars in the UK. Available from your fave indie, plus @barnesandnoble.com, Target & Amazon.
The Deadly Spark book on a navy blue and orange background, surrounded by the words:
strong female leads
queer love
secrets and lies galore
pasts that haunt you
set in sunny Brighton, UK...
... and also the Scottish Highlands
multiple timelines and POVs
perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Jane Casey and Clare Mackintosh
part police procedural, part psychological suspense
fire, fire, fire!
a dog (don't worry, he doesn't die)
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Had a lovely time chatting to with Frost Magazine about #TheManSheMarried www.frostmagazine.com/2025/02/inte...
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Cake delivery! Book launch prep for #TheManSheMarried!
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
It's great that #BookshopOrg in the US now supports e-books too! #TheManSheMarried (and lots of other books) are now available to download!
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Gorgeous #bookpost this morning. So looking forward to reading this amazing sounding book! Thank you to @orendabooks.bsky.social & @ronnieturner8702.bsky.social doe for this copy. Out 27th February!
Photo of novel Small Fires by Ronnie Turner. A black and white cover with a red title.
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Radical publishing notion, right here: if your publishers are making a living from publishing and selling your books, then you, the author, should be making a living from writing them.
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Today was the first time I've seen all my books laid out together like this. Thank you to Cambourne Library for such a warm welcome-it was lovely to meet the readers who came along. Cambridgeshire Libraries
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
#TheManSheMarried is doing a little #library tour. More dates to be added but at the moment, here are the confirmed ones! Details available from library.live or the libraries direct
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Kathryn Sharman @kathrynsharman.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I have, have you?
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
I'm excited to be going to the lovely @nichecomics.bsky.social on the 18th February at 7pm to talk about #TheManSheMarried. Do come along! I hear there may be cake... Tickets available from the bookshop or from Ticket Source bit.ly/4hl8NHS
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Lovely to chat with @drax-el5.bsky.social at @CambridgeRadio this morning. Will be up on the website soon x
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Exciting parcel delivery of my #authorcopies of #TheManSheMarried. Thank you to Aaron Munday for the cover design. I love it! #TheManSheMarried is out now in all formats. Links to buy in my bio. I hope you enjoy it. @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Happy publication day @annamazz.bsky.social! This looks brilliant and I can't wait to read it!
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BookwormVaught - Dr Anna Vaught @bookwormvaught.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
The demise of twitter has made getting the #Curae word out difficult as this was a hub. Please do all you can to get the word out. It’s a unique writing prize, supported across industry and dedicated exclusively to unpaid carers UK and ROI. Closing date 1st March thecuraeprize.uk
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The Curae Prize
A writing prize - just for writers who are also carers
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Gotta admit, this review made me a bit tearful, in a good way! x
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Amazing to see #TheManSheMarried on @kobobooks.bsky.social "Biggest & Best" new #ebooks! Do check out the list-some great titles on there www.kobo.com
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Do come join me & Ova as we have a chat about writing, reading and #TheManSheMarried at the lovely @heffersbookshop on the 5th February! Refreshments included. Tickets available here bit.ly/4h4Opeg #Cambridge #Bookshop #Booklaunch #Cambridgeevents
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Thank you to all those who borrowed my books this year. It makes me so happy! I've got a few library events coming up for #TheManSheMarried, details coming soon. I hope to see you there! #libraries #reading #Library
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Thank you @clairekreads.bsky.social for this lovely #review. 'A masterfully plotted and addictive read!'
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Thanks so much @natalisimmonds.bsky.social! Means a lot coming from you x
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
It's #publicationday for #TheManSheMarried! Thank you all for the lovely words, reviews, flowers, brunch and the gorgeous @enchantingbakes biscuits from the wonderful team at @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social! Order a copy here t.co/qUw2CNXGT2 or from your local indie bookshop
Collage of the front cover of The Man She Married, biscuits with the cover on, flowers and a brunch dish.
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
#TheManSheMarried publishes tomorrow! Research is always a key part of the planning and plotting process, and often needs a wide range of subjects to be looked into. Available to preorder now in all formats bit.ly/4fOHCnD #psychologicalthriller #psycthriller #kindle @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
friends, in the northern hemisphere we have now *done* the darkest *eight weeks* of the year. the next 44 weeks are all lighter than this. (please: no replies to this pointing out other stuff that is still bad. I'll just block. we must be allowed to rejoice in at least *the return of the sun*.)
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Early reviews for a new book are nerve wracking so it was wonderful to receive this one-it made me laugh! Thank you to whoever posted this for making this author feel less scared! #TheManSheMarried is out on TOMORROW, available to preorder now bit.ly/4fOHCnD @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
2 days until #TheManSheMarried publishes on the 20th January! Unusual sources for inspiration always surprise me. I love how the brain can go from a to b to x! Out 20th January-available to preorder now in all formats bit.ly/4fOHCnD #psychologicalthriller #psycthriller @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Keeping a reader turning the pages is definitely the goal so this review made me happy! #TheManSheMarried is out on 20th Jan, available to preorder now bit.ly/4fOHCnD #readingcommunity #psycthriller #psychologicalthriller #books #bookreview #bookstagram #bookish @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
When readers connect with characters I've spent a year with, it really is the best. #TheManSheMarried is out on 20th Jan, available to preorder now bit.ly/4fOHCnD #readingcommunity #psycthriller #psychologicalthriller #books #bookreview #bookstagram #bookish @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
3 days until #TheManSheMarried publishes on the 20th January! Part of my process is tearing the book apart, then putting it back together in a way that serves the story best. It's when it all comes together! Out 20th January-available to preorder now in all formats bit.ly/4fOHCnD
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Went to visit my #TheManSheMarried ad yesterday. Got a bit giddy! A real author goal moment. Thanks to @jmw_media_uk and @BexBookaholic! And @georginascull for coming with me! @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
It was a fun challenge to create a character who both knows and doesn't know herself, in a way that hopefully readers will be drawn in by #TheManSheMarried is out on 20th Jan, available to preorder now bit.ly/4fOHCnD #readingcommunity #psychologicalthriller #bookreview @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
I'm always so happy when indie bookstores are able to stock my books. You can find my titles at #NicheComicsandBook and #BodiesInTheBookShop And my lovely local #heffersbookshop too! Links on my linktr.ee/alisonstockh...
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
4 days until #TheManSheMarried publishes on the 20th January! When your characters know more about themselves than you do! This one came from nowhere! Out 20th January-available to preorder now in all formats bit.ly/4fOHCnD @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social
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Alison Stockham Author @alisonstockham.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
5 days until #TheManSheMarried publishes on the 20th January! How much reality should go into a fictional story? What real life elements get in the way? What is necessary and what is a distraction from the story? Out 20th January-available to preorder now in all formats bit.ly/4fOHCnD
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