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Dave Cousins completed his first novel in the back of a van, while touring with his band (who were almost famous!)

He went on to be a winner of the SCBWI Undiscovered Voices Anthology 2010 and his debut novel for teens, 15 Days Without a Head, was published by Oxford University Press in January 2012.

Originally from Birmingham, Dave now lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and family, in a house full of books and records, and writes in a corner of the attic with an anarchic ginger cat for company.


I'm delighted that my debut novel for teenagers, 15 Days Without a Head will be in bookshops across the United States and Canada from today!

This new edition is being published by Flux with a brand new cover featuring Laurence in the all important telephone box (you'll have to read the book to find out the significance of the booth!)

Having read so much fantastic young adult fiction from the s... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 4.08 · 211 ratings · 66 reviews · 3 distinct works · Similar authors
Fifteen Days Without a Head
4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 196 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions
Waiting For Gonzo
4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions

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“A secret is like a bag you have to lug around all the time - each day you add another lie, and it just gets heavier and harder to carry on your own.”
Dave Cousins, Fifteen Days Without a Head

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.”
Truman Capote

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