"A breathless, at times dark, tale of life on the road. It might well be one of my favourites of the year so far. And for that, I award it a five-star review."
Reedsy Discovery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rated 'Must Read'.
About Me
I’m a winner of the Gertrude Stein Award in Fiction. Twice nominated for a Pushcart by American universities.
I write plays, screenplays and lyrics. ‘The Next Big Thing’ is my first novel.
Content Warning
I think that fiction should be a safe space from which to examine unsafe spaces.
I know not everyone agrees with that, so I want to give fair warning.
This novel is a dark satire of the music industry. It explores aspects of sex, drugs, suicide, and death. Please consider this before proceeding to read.
People Make Mistakes
‘People Make Mistakes’ is a key lyric in the novel.
My brother turned it into a song. Check it out above, as well as his other music.
Danny McAllister has finally made it to the top. His out-of-control cocaine habit has fuelled his rise to fame, allowing him to tour the world and rub shoulders with the biggest names in the music industry. But success comes at a price, and when his bandmates start stealing the spotlight, Danny's fear of being forgotten drives him to desperate measures. He's willing to do whatever it takes to stay on top, even if it means destroying every relationship in his path. But as his world spirals out of control, Danny realises that the price of fame may be higher than he ever imagined.