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Chris Hall

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This author also writes under the pen name Holly Atkins.

Chris describes herself as a compulsive story-teller, cat slave and hen keeper. Originally from the UK, she now resides in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Her latest novel, Spirit of the Shell Man, is the sequel to Song of the Sea Goddess.
Both are available in paperback, on Kindle and as Audiobooks. Also on Kindle Unlimited.

You can listen to a sample of Song of the Sea Goddess on audiobook.


Other novels:
- Following the Green Rabbit: a fantastical adventure. Try a podcast taster.

- You'll Never Walk Alone: Thrills and Spills in 1980s Liverpool

- The Silver Locket (published under pen name, Holly Atkins).

She has also released a tiny taster of her work in a short story collection, A
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Seagull World

Seagull World

Another beautiful day,
said one.
Where shall we go today,
said the other.

They potted around the lovely beach.

So warm isn’t it,
said one.
Well, it’s summer on the Cape, isn’t it,
grinned the other.

They potted a bit further, as they looked out.

I know, let’s go right to the end.
You mean the Table Mountain?
No, even further… the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula.
Let’s enjoy the Cape of Good

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Song of the Sea Goddess

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Chris Hall Adrian wrote: "Friend request happily accepted, and I shall keep an eye on your books and reviews. Cheers"
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