Books
The Art of Not Breathing
Young adult novel, by Sarah Alexander (Rayment)
One minute Eddie was there. And the next he was gone.
Five years on, and it's Elsie who's lost. All she knows is the pain she feels. Pain that her twin Eddie's body has never been found after that day on the beach.
Then she meets Tay; confident, cool and addicted to free-diving. He says it's too dangerous for her to join; it's too dark, too scary, too deep.
But what does he know? He doesn't know that being underwater is the only time Elsie doesn't ache for her brother. That diving gives her flashbacks. And that uncovering the secrets of that day is the only way for Elsie to start breathing again.
“A dark page-turner which will leave you haunted and moved.”
– Julia Bell, author of The Dark Light
The Art of Not Breathing by Sarah Alexander (Rayment)
(Winner of The Sheffield’s Children’s Book Award 2017 and Shortlisted for The Wirral Book Award 2017)
Praise for The Art of Not Breathing
"While the compelling plot, well-drawn characters, and page-turning conclusion will attract readers, what will linger most in their minds is the luxurious feel of the water and other details vividly evoked by Alexander’s atmospheric writing." – School Library Journal
“Narrated in a crisp, unvarnished voice, Elsie’s frightening and alluring tale shows that even while in the depths one can reach for light. In a breathtaking setting, this is a fresh and vivid take on the long-term effects of a child’s death on a family.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Intense, compelling and beautifully observed, this novel opens a window into secret worlds and portrays a family dealing with the aftermath of a tragedy. A dark page-turner which will leave you haunted and moved.” – Julia Bell, author of The Dark Light
“The Art of Not Breathing is an astonishingly good debut novel. I couldn't put it down. Sarah Alexander is the real deal, and I can't wait to read what she writes next. – Cat Clarke, author of Entangled
“This book was absolutely captivating.”
– Christina M, 16 (Girls Life reader)
100 Voices
Short story anthology, edited by Miranda Roszkowski
My story ‘Blue’ is part of this absolutely outstanding collection. 100 years after getting the vote, 100 female writers share their personal stories of achievement. This project was started as podcast by writer Miranda Roszkowski back in 2018 and came to life as an actual printed book in March 2022 after a monumental journey.
“This wonderful collection comes straight from the heart of over 100 women, showing that despite the differences in age and background, geography and lifestyle, there is so much that binds us, so much we share, remarkably brought together, heartwarming and uplifting.”
– Kit de Waal, author of My Name is Leon
100 women share their stories of achievement