Quick guide to Anne Goodwin's books

All three books are published by Inspired Quill
and available through them
or other major major online retailers.
At fifteen, she made a life-changing decision. Thirty years on, it's time to make another.
My debut novel, published
July 2015, shortlisted for the
2016 Polari First Book Prize.
97% Amazon 4 / 5 star reviews
If he could make her stay, he wouldn't have to choose … and it would be a shame not to make use of the cellar.
My second novel,
published May 2017.
76% Amazon 4 / 5 star reviews
What shapes the way
we see ourselves?
Is identity a given or can we choose someone we become?
My first short story anthology, published November 2018.

My fiction explores themes of identity, mental health, marginalisation, attachment, gender, adolescent development, troublesome bodies and other psychological and social issues.
 



Publishing a book is often very much like being put on trial, for some offence which is quite other than the one you know in your heart you’ve committed. 
                                                                              Margaret Atwood On Writers and Writing (p97)

from advance endorsements, magazine and blogger reviews

absorbing, clever and heartening  Alison Moore

truly impressive Fleur Smithwick

Anne Goodwin’s prose is at once sensitive, invigorating and inspired Rebecca Root

exudes authenticity The Psychologist

a pleasure to read from start to finish North East Lifestyle magazine

tantalisingly grips the reader  The Contemporary Small Press

a brave and complex story Literary Sofa

complex, fascinating and highly contemporary Shiny New Books

heart-rending Claire Thinking

absurdly brilliant Tales From A Bruce Eye View

extremely competent and, ultimately, moving Adventures in Reading, Writing and Working from Home

expertly told By the Letter Book Reviews

I am so impressed My Little Book Blog

Anne Goodwin’s writing is excellent Portobello Book Blog

seamlessly executed Inky Foot

A fantastic book that I’m sure you will love Whispering Stories

powerful, engaging, intelligent, well written Reading Writing and Riesling

moving and accomplished BeadyJansBooks

emotional and intelligent Book Magnet

a keen eye for detail Jaffa Reads Too

grabs your attention and doesn’t let go Cornflakegirl’s Musings
 
will stay with you long after you've finished reading Sanjida Kay

compelling, insightful and brave  Ashley Stokes

I really relished every moment Being Anne Reading
 
dark and twisted Books of All Kinds
 
really absorbing read Novel Gossip
 
could not put it down The Pages in Between
 
filled with tension and intrigue The Book Magnet

the author delivered beautifully  Book Drunk

Intelligent, insightful writing which takes you beneath the surface Books, Life and Everything

you won’t be disappointed TanGental

a novel I'd highly recommend Our Book Reviews Online

kept me enthralled Literary Flits

very detailed and well thought out The Quiet Knitterer

cleverly written Rachel Poli
 
Anne Goodwin has such an observant eye for human motivation and behaviour Literary Flits