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April 22, 2017
Book Club Questions for The Stolen Child
If anyone would like to discuss The Stolen Child in their Book Club, do get in touch, as I’d be very happy to FaceTime with your group! I’m sure you’ll have your own questions, but if you want some suggestions, here are some Book Club questions:
Book Club Questions – The Stolen Child
And if you’d like to know any more about the inspiration behind The Stolen Child, do have a look at the Q&A:
Or the video Q&A:
Let me know how you get on!
April 15, 2017
The Inspiration behind The Stolen Child
If you were with me, I’d take you to the Doubler Stones, where thousands of years ago, Neolithic peoples carved channels in the rock to drain away the blood from their sacrifices. I would show you where the plover nests, and the green hairstreak butterfly lays its eggs. I love this place. I love this land. It’s part of me, it’s part of who I am. But it’s no place for you: a seven-year-old girl in a princess costume.
If you’d like to find out a bit more about what inspired me to write The Stolen Child, I’ve created a Pinterest board and answered a few questions here:
I grew up on either side of Ilkley moor, from the age of 8 to 18. I’ve set the novel in Ilkley, with some of the key scenes taking place on the moor, and bringing in a few chilling elements, such as the Doubler Stones, which may have been used for blood sacrifices…
Let me know what you think!
April 8, 2017
Who took Evie Morley?
My darling, I’ve been searching for you ever since you were stolen from me.
If you’d like to read anextract from the antagonist’s point of view in The Stolen Child, you can download a free copy here:
Let me know what you think!
April 6, 2017
The Stolen Child is out Today!
I can smell the faintest trace of heather, drifting down from the moor.
The Stolen Child is published today! To celebrate, I’m giving away a free copy of the first chapter.
I hope you enjoy it!
April 1, 2017
Free Prologue for The Stolen Child
She doesn’t look like our child. She doesn’t look like a baby at all. Not a human one.
The Stolen Child is out in five days! To celebrate, I’ve posted a free copy of the prologue here:
I hope you enjoy it!
March 30, 2017
One Week to Go!
The Stolen Child is out in a week’s time, on 6 April 2017. I’m excited, and frankly, a little nervous!
Today I have a blog on my publisher’s website about how my Irish roots have somehow ended up in this modern day thriller. The title comes from a WB Yeats poem (The Stolen Child) about a child who is sprited away by the little people…
Here’s the link if you’d like to find out more! Fear and Faeries
March 24, 2017
Book Launch Party for The Stolen Child
If you’re in Bristol and you’d like to come and celebrate the launch of The Stolen Child, please do come along to:
Waterstones, the Galleries at 7pm on Friday 21 April
It’s one month today! More details are on my Events page, but if hearing about The Stolen Child isn’t sufficient incentive, there will be prosecco and beer from Grape and Grind, and a Stolen Child inspired Bourbon and coffee cake made by Ahh Toots!
See you there!
March 16, 2017
Win a free copy of The Stolen Child
I’m giving away five free pre-publication copies of The Stolen Child, five audio copies of The Stolen Child and five audio copies of Bone by Bone on 1 April!
To take part in the prize draw, please sign up to my Sanjida Kay Book Club (sign in is on the right hand side of my website).
Good luck!
March 13, 2017
Audio version of The Stolen Child
I’m delighted to be able to share this cover with you! It’s for the audio version of The Stolen Child, published by Audible on 6 April. It’s being narrated by Helen Johns – I love her Jane Austen rendition.
Let me know what you think!
March 5, 2017
Q&A about The Stolen Child
I’m thrilled to be able to share this conversation about The Stolen Child with you. It’s a bit about what inspired the story, where it’s set and where the title came from. Enjoy!
If you have any more questions, do let me know. And if you sign up to the newsletter, I’ll send you some free extracts from The Stolen Child before it’s published.
