Writing Magazine

ALISON STOCKHAM

This month’s featured author certainly chose an intriguing premise for her debut novel – a domestic thriller – The Cuckoo Sister (Boldwood Books, July).

Using the strap line, You want your sister to have everything, but what if she wants your children? it explores whether your sister is your best friend or your worst enemy – or both.

‘I don’t actually have a sister,’ explains Alison,

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