Rosalind Stopps lives in Margate and south-east London with various humans and dogs. Her short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York.Her debut novel, The Stranger She Knew was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize, and her second novel A Beginner’s Guide to Murder was Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award.

‘Warm, wise and compelling’ Daily Mail‘A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship’ The Sun‘This standout read is both dark and uplifting’ Fabulous‘A wonderful story running from grief to joy, and it will make your heart sing … You’ll love it’ Peterborough Telegraph‘[A] treat of a read – refreshing’ Cambridge IndependentPraise for Rosalind Stopps:‘A quirky, witty thriller that reminds us not to underestimate the older generation’ Best‘Darkly comic and gripping’ Woman’s Own‘[An] excellent character-driven tale … by turns amusing, sorrowful, and thrilling. Stopps is definitely a writer to watch’ Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

Rosalind Stopps lives in Margate and south-east London with various humans and dogs. Her short stories have been published in five anthologies and read at live literature events in London, Leeds, Hong Kong and New York.Her debut novel, The Stranger She Knew was shortlisted for the Paul Torday Memorial Prize, and her second novel A Beginner’s Guide to Murder was Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award.

‘Warm, wise and compelling’ Daily Mail‘A heart-warming tale of courage and friendship’ The Sun‘This standout read is both dark and uplifting’ Fabulous‘A wonderful story running from grief to joy, and it will make your heart sing … You’ll love it’ Peterborough Telegraph‘[A] treat of a read – refreshing’ Cambridge IndependentPraise for Rosalind Stopps:‘A quirky, witty thriller that reminds us not to underestimate the older generation’ Best‘Darkly comic and gripping’ Woman’s Own‘[An] excellent character-driven tale … by turns amusing, sorrowful, and thrilling. Stopps is definitely a writer to watch’ Publishers Weekly, STARRED review