Bain Rock – a fast paced sapphic dystopian fantasy set in the 80s.
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It’s official! Bain Rock just got #1 Bestseller Tag on Amazon
I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for choosing Emma & Nor.

Bain Rock is Christmas #1 Bestseller in UK & US in its category (Amazon)
Merry Christmas and what a wonderful surprise


Merry Christmas 2025 🎄💕
What a wonderful Christmas gift! Bain Rock is #1 bestseller in the UK and #3 in the US in its ebook category 💕💕💕


Last promo weekend of 2025 – Bain Rock $0.99
Bain Rock is still #1 bestseller in the YA Lesbian fiction in the UK – I’m so proud of this 🥰 It’s a dystopian fantasy set in the 80s. #bainrock #writingcommunity #author #yalesbianfiction #80svibes #bestseller #darkfantasy #dystopianfantasy
Bain Rock Promo this weekend 0.99 Kindle
In celebration of the #1 Bestseller ranking in YA Lesbian Fiction ebook, I’m doing a promo this weekend.
Bain Rock is 0.99 this weekend only 🥰
A Dark Fantasy set in 1984 – I can’t wait for you to meet Emma & Nor 💕


Bain Rock #1 Bestseller in its category on Kindle UK!
I’m delighted that Bain Rock is once again #1 Bestseller on Kindle in its category.
Thank you so much to everyone who bought, borrowed, or reviewed it on Amazon/Goodreads.
It means the world to me. 🧡

Beautiful limited Bepoke Signed Edition of Bain Rock
Look at what just came in! A beautiful bespoke signed edition of Bain Rock – gold foil, sprayed edges, and endplates. This is a limited signed collector’s edition available on the shop and exclusive bookshops. This is my personal copy – but more on the way and available to pre-order now.

Bestseller #1 YA Lesbian Fiction on Kindle (UK)
I’m delighted that a week on Bain Rock is #1 Bestseller on the YA Lesbian Fiction on Kindle (UK). I hired a cover designer to do an exclusive Kindle version to add to the beautiful print collections which are available on Amazon, several retailers and bookshops in the UK, Ireland, and Australia.

Bain Rock is a #1 Bestseller in YA Lesbian Fiction ebook
I still can’t quite believe it. I would love share Emma & Nor with everyone. If you like dark fantasy, witch lore, slow-burn LGBT romance, and 80s vibes then Bain Rock may be for you.

Bain Rock hit #1 Bestseller list
I’m delighted and so excited! Bain Rock hit the #1 Bestseller for YA Lesbian Fiction in Kindle (UK)

Bain Rock is on the Kindle Countdown Deal in the US
Don’t miss out on the limited countdown deal. A few people have bought it already.

Bain Rock International Sales
I’ve been asked about copies of Bain Rock available for sale outside the UK or Barnes and Noble in the US.
The easiest for now is probably Amazon.
The universal link takes you to your country’s Amazon store. (Portugal is linked to Amazon Spain as an aside)
Find Bain Rock on Amazon:
Photo taken during an impromptu signing on Saturday in a lovely bookshop called Spellbound in Sandwich. I’ll be working with the lovely bookseller on a consignment basis.

Bain Rock has made it to South Australia 🇦🇺
I’m delighted that Bain Rock is for sale in The Squirrel and Sparrow Bookstore in Reynella, South Australia.
Another 5 star review for Bain Rock
I’m delighted 🤩
Bain Rock is a dystopian sapphic romantasy set in 1984 with witches, rebellion, and forbidden love on an island ruled by a militia.
✨ Sapphic romance
✨ Witches & rebellion
✨ 80s aesthetic
✨ Identity, power, and love-against-all-odds

Bain Rock Signed Copies
It’s been a very exciting few days as Bain Rock continues to sell on bookshops. It went on sale with the InkBound Bookshop last Friday and on its way to the Squirrell & Sparrow Bookstore. It’s also available on Waterstones, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble.
I have copies available from my shop, however, if I have opened a TikTok Shop for exclusive signed copies! Follow the link for more information: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZNdTAD97T

Bain Rock is out now 🥰
Do you like dystopian fantasies with queer representation? 80s vibes with political intrigue and a slow burn romance? 💕 Then Bain Rock might be for you. Available on Kindle Unlimited, Amazon, the shop page, and other retailers.
Bookvault has created beautiful editions.
Bain Rock – 5 Star Review
I’m delighted that I had another 5 star review. I can’t wait to share the novel with you.


Bain Rock has another couple of 5 star reviews!
I’m delighted with the ARC readers’ reviews coming through from BookSirens and Goodreads. I’m moved of how people have responded so well to Bain Rock. I couldn’t ask for better!
Bain Rock is coming out on the 29th October 2025 and is available to pre-order on my shop page, Kindle, Amazon, Waterstones, and Barnes & Noble Press to name a few.


Last Advanced Reader Copies spots available.
Last Advanced Reader Copies spots available. Contact me if you want a free copy link from BookSirens for review. Bain Rock is coming out on the 29th October 2025.

Another 5 star review for Bain Rock
I’m delighted as another ARC reader has rated my novel, Bain Rock. It’s coming out on the 29th October on Kindle/KU/Paperback and hardcover with dustjacket. I can’t wait to share it! It’s available to pre-order on Kindle for £4.99 and add to Wishlist on KU, as well on the shop as print versions for pre-sales.

A five Star Review
My first review from an ARC reader has come in …. and it’s a 5 STAR! I’m so delighted and I can’t wait to share this with you. Available to pre-order Amazon/KU or check out my shop for paperback and hardcover prints.

Bain Rock – a dark fantasy with witches, rebels, and forbidden love set in 1984
My new dystopian fantasy set in 1984 is coming out on the 29th October and I can’t wait to share with you. It’s available to pre-order on Amazon Kindle now, and shortly via all retailers. Paperback and hardcover available to pre-order via my shop.

Emma sets on a perilous journey to rescue Eva, her last living relative with the help of newfound friends, Tom and Nor, whilst navigating treacherous alliances and uncover the truth of her origin story. She doesn’t possess powers at the beginning of her quest and must reconcile her sense of identity and belonging.
Tropes: heroine’s journey, forbidden love, magical abilities, the chosen one
The Ocean’s Call
Thank you Sci-Fi Shorts for publishing my dystopian flash fiction story. Delighted as always. Read it here: https://www.scifishorts.co/premium/the-oceans-call

Flash Futures Volume 2, Issue 1
It was a lovely surprise to see my dystopian flash The Ark republished by SciFi Shorts in their e-zine Flash Futures Volume 2, Issue 1 www.scifishorts.co/product-page…


My Name is Vincent
After taking a little break to concentrate on my second novel, I’m delighted to have this story published by Sci-Fi Shorts.
Read it here : ift.tt/vUWhF1E

The Boy With The Lungs Of A Lion
Thank you @scifi_shorts for publishing my sci-fi flash fiction. I’m delighted as always. Read it here : ift.tt/H5n1T4j

NYCM Screenwriting Finalist
I’m through to the final of the @nycmidnight #ScreenwritingChallenge! I’m so excited! The top five of Round 2 qualified to the final. We started off as 1700+ writers down to 90.

Collision
Delighted to have my last sci-fi flash, Collision, pulished by Sci-Fi Shorts.
Read it here for free: ift.tt/t8dx9IY
The prompt was meta science fiction for the month. I hope you like it. ☺️#WritingCommunity #flashfiction #amwriting #metasciencefiction #author

Agent Prime
So happy that my sci-fi story Agent Prime has found a home at SciFi Shorts.
Read it here : ift.tt/qm75WOM #sciencefiction #flashfiction #author #amwriting #writingcommunity

Project VV
So excited to have this sci-fi flash published by the great SciFi Shorts. I hope you like it – here is the link : ift.tt/OSE4Vhn

Miriam And Her 13,149 Days was voted Publication of The Month
I’m so proud that my short short Miriam and Her 13, 149 Days was voted The Publication of the Month (March 2024) by Spillwords Press readers. It’s great to find a home for this story. I hope you enjoy it!

The Ark
My flash fiction science-fiction piece, The Ark, was published yesterday 12th of March, by SciFi Shorts. I’m delighted! Read it here: https://ift.tt/zIZnmYA

Temporal Distortion
Day 45 of #100DaysofWriting I’m delighted that my sci-fi story has been published by Sci-Fi Shorts. #writing #writer #writingcommunity #flashfiction #sciencefiction
Read it here: ift.tt/wStUlqM

Second Life
Day 18 of #100DaysofWriting
My story Second Life ift.tt/EAeGThO has been published by the amazing @scifi_shorts . Thank you for giving me a chance to share it. So proud. #scifi #flashfiction #sciencefiction #amwriting #WritingCommunity

The Morality Test
I’m delighted that my sci-fi story has been published on New Year’s Day 2024 by the great Sci-fi Shorts. What a way to start the year!
https://scifishorts.co/premium/the-morality-test/b8d7f332-0fec-4866-8d37-a72161ff966e

Hex
I’m delighted that my sci-fi flash fiction story Hex has been published today by SciFi Shorts

https://www.scifishorts.co/premium/hex/319ed324-db36-43e0-b041-510b0546b350
Flash fiction challenge
The Liverpool Museum and Writing on the Wall have set a 500- word flash fiction challenge which ends on the 22nd September.
You have to choose one of four prompts as inspiration for the story. Either as a starting point or to dig deeper into the history of the Canning Graving Docks.
I know which prompt I’m going to choose and I can’t wait to get started tomorrow. Have a look at the four prompts by the Liverpool writer Phil Olsen.

Pulp Idol Finalist
Pulp Idol Firsts 2019 Anthology

The first chapter of my historical fiction novel Louis & Marguerite was a finalist in the Writing on the Wall Novel Writing Competition in 2018. It was published in the Firsts Anthology in 2019.
Redemption

Prolific Press published my horror short story Redemption in the Reaping anthology 2016
Vintage Bain Rock Paperback available through bookstores worldwide such as Barnes & Noble or via this Ingram Shop link.
As you know, Bain Rock has a new cover. However if you prefer the vintage look it is still available through Barnes &Noble and other …
Last day of promo $0.99/£0.99 in 2025 for Bain Rock Kindle edition
Amazon UK #1 in Young Adult Lesbian Fiction eBooks Amazon US Top 10 in LGBTQ+ Romance for Teens & Young Adults eBooks
