Back in 2018, I had one of those dreams - you know the kind that clings to your brain like glitter and refuses to let go. A nameless girl stood on an island, singing a haunting melody that I couldn’t stop humming. I quickly voice-noted the whole thing before work so I wouldn’t forget... and that song? It lived rent-free in my head for weeks.
That random dream? It became Chapter 23.
That girl? She became Charlotte.
And today? Her story is out in the world. My debut novel, Another Day On The Island, is officially available to buy in paperback and on Kindle.
This book has been my heart and soul for the last few years. I've written, re-written, sobbed, smiled, and completely obsessed over this story - and now it's yours to read.
So, what’s it about?
In the unforgiving embrace of an uncharted sea, the Ward family's journey begins. Stranded on a mysterious island with no way home, they must fight to survive - against nature, isolation, and time.
Told through Charlotte Ward’s powerful and emotional lens, Another Day On The Island is a decade-long story of survival, unimaginable loss, and the enduring love of family. Even in the darkest moments, hope flickers. And even in the face of death… love prevails.
It’s raw, it’s emotional, and it’s personal.
Meet the cast (naming them was a journey in itself…)
Charlotte was named while I rewatched Sex and the City in 2018. (Yes, Charlotte York inspired her name. No regrets.)
Eliza started life as Lisa. Then I watched Hamilton on Disney+ in 2020, and… “Eliza!”
Lawrence was originally Rory, but in 2021 I renamed him after one of my fave UK Drag Queens – Lawrence Chaney.
Bethany and Graham? Just names I love.
I used ChatGPT to help visualise their faces. And one of the character mockups looked exactly as I imagined them. Not ashamed to say I got emotional.
And people are already loving it…
💬 “Very exciting!! Well done.”
💬 “Wow Tania, this is amazing!”
💬 “I’m definitely gripped by this story!”
💬 “Started reading your novel but decided I want to wait for the completed article! You amazing go girl - my kinda book!”
Honestly? I cried reading some of these. Charlotte’s voice is one I’ve carried with me for years, and seeing readers connect with her already means the absolute world.
How to get your hands on it:
📚 Paperback and Kindle versions available now!
👉 Paperback here
👉 Kindle here
📅 Release Date: 1st August 2025 (aka TODAY!)
Thank you for supporting me on this journey - whether you’ve read the prologue, followed along as I posted writing updates, or just liked a post now and then.
This is for anyone who’s ever had a story stuck in their head and dared to write it down.
Now go meet Charlotte 🖤
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