Award-winning author of IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE and KEEP HIM CLOSE. New book WHAT JULY KNEW out now with @VintageBooks

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One death. Eighteen facts. What's the truth? The dazzling yellow paperback of #WhatJulyKnew is OUT NOW and waiting for you to pick up a copy to take on holiday ☀️ She has: Mystery ✅ 90s nostalgia ✅ Family secrets ✅ Unforgettable lead ✅ Find out where to buy your copy 👇
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My new short story LANE SEVEN has now aired on BBC Radio 4. Listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wkw… Grateful to everyone who’s already listened! Here's actor Sam Swann recording it...
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It’s live today! Tune in at 3.45pm on @BBCRadio4 for my new short story LANE SEVEN. Prepare to be s̶p̶l̶a̶s̶h̶e̶d̶ unsettled. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wkw…
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Something special I’ve been working on: I have a short story airing on BBC Radio 4 next month! Jack is unsettled to see his ex at the local swimming pool - hadn’t she always said she was afraid of water? emilykoch.co.uk/news/bbc-rad…
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Things I do when I’m not writing #46: I taught myself embroidery last year and made each of my kids a stitched letter for Christmas. I can now officially tell a lazy daisy from a French knot 💪 More in my newsletter, incl my top 10 books of 2025. emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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Phwoar, what a gorgeous progress chart… said no one. But it’s keeping me moving through draft two: each square = a chapter, and yes, I’m editing in total chaos order. More in the newsletter: emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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I don't know how to put this, but this stew is kind of a big deal.
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My November newsletter is coming at the end of the month! 📬 Writing cave chaos, book TV recs, and what’s been inspiring me lately. Sign up to get it when it lands ⬇️ emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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Big book four news. Two years ago when I was clawing my way out of long covid, if you'd told me I'd ever reach this point I would have laughed or cried or both. Sign up to my newsletter to read more about this milestone moment! emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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The first draft of my new book is a disaster! As it should be. Find out why this is ok in my next newsletter PLUS all the tools I use to keep going through the painful first draft stage. emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter

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WELL DONE MELLEN! Remember the name Steve Mellen, remember the book ASK THE GHOSTS. You're going to be wanting to read it
Felt very honoured to even be shortlisted so blown away to win. Lovely to meet the other shortlisted writers and hear about their projects too. Thank you to all the judges for their kind words today
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This was SUCH a favourite of mine, it's an absolutely brilliant book so if you missed it the first time round now is your chance. You will NOT be disappointed. You are welcome. #WhatJulyKnew
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📣😅Breaking news: I remembered how to write. Here I am in action with @jfaulknerwriter More on this my top procrastination tips in this month’s newsletter! 🧠⏳🛠️ Sign up here > emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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Happy publication day to lovely Emma with this fantastic book!
☀️#TheSunshineMan☀️ is published today! This book has been such a journey and I’m really proud of it. Big thanks to everyone who’s kindly reviewed it so far and of course the team @picadorbooks for publishing it so brilliantly. Here comes the sun! ☀️ 💛💫
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Last month I was lucky enough to get away for a couple of 2-day DIY writing retreats - in a flat 5 mins from home! Find out what I've been up to in my next newsletter. (And be in with a chance of winning @StonexEmma's new novel!) Sign up > emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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INTRODUCING: Your new favourite romantasy series
.@HarperVoyagerUK has swooped in to scoop Harvill Secker deputy publishing director Katie Ellis-Brown and book publicist and bestselling author Becky Hunter's novel Blood Bound – written under the pseudonym Ellis Hunter – in a six-figure deal. 👇 thebookseller.com/rights/har…
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Did you enjoy @StonexEmma's THE LAMPLIGHTERS? Then you'll want to sign up to my newsletter for a chance of winning an exclusive proof of THE SUNSHINE MAN, out in May. It's a very sophisticated and moving psychological thriller and you'll love it! emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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#Bristol folk - if you're thinking of a career change, check out Career Change Collective and if you fancy it, come along to my talk next month! It's not just for people who want to write books. careerchangecollective.org/
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A great night! Thanks @G_Rd_Books for hosting and to Charlotte and @abmackster for being such wonderful guests 😃
We had a lovely evening celebrating publication week for DIRTY MONEY by Charlotte Philby with the wonderful Asia Mackay and @EmilyKoch last night! 💰🍸 Thank you to the brilliant team @G_Rd_Books for having us. Head to their shop to get your hands on a signed copy. 📚
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This month in my newsletter: 🎣win @juliarkelly2's wonderful THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT 🤓 find out how I researched my debut novel 🧩 PLUS: clues about my next book! Sign up here: emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
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Just finished this! @StonexEmma returns with a dark, powerful page-turner - a story full of pain and loneliness but also love and redemption. A very sophisticated and moving psychological thriller. Brava, amazing Emma! You should be very proud.
LOOK WHAT HAS JUST ARRIVED! @StonexEmma I cannot wait to read The Sunshine Man... thank you @picadorbooks (Out in May 🥳)
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