The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn
...dare to be different.
Sue Reed’s debut novel is now available to order.
MEET SUE REED
Sue Reed
Author
Sue Reed lives in rural Northumberland with her husband, Tim where their love of wild places and nature can be realised. They have three grown-up children and two granddaughters who mean the world to them.
Born in Worthing, Sussex, Sue migrated steadily north and has worn a variety of hats in her professional life from teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear as The Woolly Pedlar to published author. It was in 2019 that she decided to go to Newcastle University to do an MA in Creative Writing, which is where the idea for the Molly McFlynn books started.
When not writing, Sue divides her time with her husband in the garden, travelling in their converted campervan or looking after the grandchildren. They try to live as sustainably as possible, leading gentle lives in tune with the seasons, and growing their own fruit and vegetables. Sue also writes about organic gardening, seasonal eating and foraging at The Bridge Cottage Way.
The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn
It’s Spring 2020 and fifteen-year-old Molly McFlynn has been uprooted from her town life to live with her bohemian grandparents in the wilds of rural Northumberland. Molly is furious – her friends abandon her, the food is inedible and her grandmother is doing strange things in the garden at night.
Life takes a new direction when she meets a girl in the woods who is homeless and is on the run from the witchfinder and the 1649 Newcastle Witch Trails.
For Young Adults and readers of all ages, this is a novel about our reconnection to nature, daring to be different and finding your tribe.
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It really helps sales and authors like me who don’t have the big guns behind them.
We all need a Molly in our lives. Brave and impetuous, with an honest, distinctive and timely voice, this girl is the real thing. I loved getting to know her.
"We all need a Molly in our lives. Brave and impetuous, with an honest, distinctive and timely voice, this girl is the real thing. I loved getting to know her."
Ann Coburn, author of Glint
The Story Behind the Artwork
When thinking about the design for the book cover, Sue was very sure that she wanted her book, her word art, to be packaged in a beautiful cover, in visual art. Sue asked local artist Louise Hick, whose work is ‘inspired by the magic of plants and animals’, to paint a picture reflecting Molly, the themes in The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn, and the three acts in the book, Hare Moon, Pink Moon and Flower Moon. She wanted an organic, natural feel, and Louise captured that brilliantly in her painting. This was sent to The Book Guild team to inform the cover design process.
We are thrilled to be able to offer this artwork as limited edition giclée prints, numbered and signed by Louise. These would make a super gift for a teenage girl: a copy of the novel, and a print for the bedroom wall. Head over to the shop now to get yours.
To see more of Louise Hick’s work, website her website here: https://www.louisehick.com/
Upcoming Events
Join Sue at one of several planned events as she celebrates the launch of her debut The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn or get in touch via the Events Page to find out more about school visits, book tours, or author talks.
