Read This: Books under the Radar is a weekly post written by a guest author – often a friend of mine, someone I’ve met on my writerly travels, or an author I admire – who recommends three books they think deserve more recognition. If you’re interested in buying any of the books, please click on the covers and give these hidden gems some love. You can see the full list of books which have been selected, as well as the author’s latest book on Bookshop.org, where you can have a browse and buy any that take your fancy. Happy reading!
Read This: Sophie Haydock
I’ve been aware of Sophie’s debut novel, The Flames for a while, and then I ‘met’ her – virtually at least – when we both judged the ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award short story competition for three years running. And now I have her next novel Madame Matisse in my sights. Here’s what she has to say about herself:
Sophie Haydock is an award-winning author, journalist and curator, living by the sea in Folkestone. She has a passion for uncovering hidden stories – whether in the archives, on the foreshore of the Thames as a licensed mudlark or in the pages of history. Her debut novel, The Flames, tells the story of the four women who posed for the scandalous Viennese artist Egon Schiele. Her second novel, Madame Matisse, explores the lives of the women who propelled Henri Matisse to immortality. Sophie is the curator of the Folkestone Book Festival, where she champions forgotten voices and shines a light on the stories that deserve to be told.
Find out more: www.sophie-haydock.com; Instagram @egonschieleswomen and _SophieHaydock_