Aspiring writers and bookworms alike are captivated by Under the Moss, the debut novel of Steven Mitchell, after being longlisted in Page Turner Awards 2021. Published by SLR Publishing, Under the Moss has garnered praise for its compelling narrative and evocative prose.
Mitchell's journey from Page Turner Awards finalist to published author highlights the transformative power of the awards, providing a platform for aspiring writers to pursue their dreams and share their stories with the world.
Under the Moss on SLR Publishing.
A Unique Novel Based Around Obsession, Addiction, and Dependency
When Ben meets the enigmatic Sophie, they fall wildly in love. But when Sophie makes a secretive visit to a cemetery, she begins an unexplained fascination with moss that takes over their lives.
As Sophie’s obsession with the tiny plants grows, Ben’s troubled past returns to haunt him. And in his attempts to calm an increasingly erratic Sophie, he must uncover the truth:
Why is Sophie hiding her past?
Who is spying on the house?
And what’s growing beneath the moss in the garden?
Finalist of the Page Turner Writing Awards and Long listed for the Laxfield Literary Launch Prize, Steven Mitchell’s sensational debut novel explores the quirks of obsession and how our past can destroy the present.
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From Wanna-Be Rock Star To Debut Novelist
Becoming a rock star was always the ambition of Steven. He dreamed of touring the world, being mobbed by fans and living in a vast LA mansion. However, as the years accumulated and his band broke up, he pined for a new creative outlet.
He signed up for a Creative Writing course at a local college and after winning a tiny cup in a short story competition in 2016, he realized he may have something valuable to share with his writing.
Pens replaced guitars as his creative tool of choice, and since then Steven has written prolifically, constantly exploring new themes, genres and ideas. It’s hard work, but he's never happier than when sitting at his desk or a coffee shop putting the opening words to a new story on paper.
Steven writes novels, short stories and occasional non-fiction pieces. He has an MA in Creative Writing and is the chairperson of the sixty-eight-year-old Verulam Writers group. He's recently been published in Popshot and CafeLit magazines.
Under The Moss, published by SRL Publishing, is his first novel.
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Inspired by Mitchell's success, aspiring writers can now take the plunge and submit their work to the Page Turner Awards, confident that their voices can be heard and that their literary dreams can come true.
Embrace your passion for storytelling and let your own literary journey unfold today!
