WRITING - Sophie Tanner

NOVEL

My debut novel

After breaking up with the love of her life, Chloe’s friends tell her she needs to get back out there, and find another man before it’s too late. But after a particularly disastrous date and one too many gins, Chloe has a revelation – she doesn’t need a man to make her happy. It’s up to her to do it herself.

Never one to do things by halves, Chloe decides to make the ultimate commitment to self-love – she’ll marry herself! But planning a solo wedding isn’t easy, and soon Chloe finds herself on a bumpy journey of self-discovery. Will she finally get her happy ever after?

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“One of the funniest books I’ve read in a long time.”
The Evening Standard

About the author, Sophie Tanner

I’m a creative storyteller with a mischievous edge. I live next to Brighton beach with my bumptious labrador, Ella. My work explores belonging, self-worth, human nature and our relationship with the world around us. I’m an avid reader and a strong believer in the transformative power of fiction.

My first novel, Reader, I Married Me (Trapeze, 2019) explores society’s obsession with ‘happily ever after’ and our relationship with ourselves. My second novel, Ordinary Folk, turns its attention to our relationship with the countryside, asking not just who belongs there, but what we owe the places we call home.

Alongside writing fiction, I work in creative communications at the RSPCA, helping tell stories that deepen compassion and connection between people and animals. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me doing yoga with my dog, frolicking in nature, or dancing on the beach.

Author Interview with Dr Sheri Jacobson

Award-winning psychotherapist and founder of Harley Therapy

Writing Funny – a Writers & Artists masterclass

A playful deep dive into the art of writing humour, from awkward truths and flawed characters to comic timing, dialogue and finding your own unique voice. Drawing on experiences from my novel Reader, I Married Me, I explore why the funniest stories often come from the things we care about most.

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Shelf help: how reading fiction helps us heal

An exploration of why fiction matters, not just as escapism, but as a powerful tool for empathy, healing and human connection. Drawing on psychology, storytelling and personal experience, I reflect on the comforting role books can play during difficult times, and why stories help us feel less alone.