BLOG TOUR: Red Roses by Katie Ward

 

Red Roses

Autumn is stuck in a rut and desperate to escape the fears that bind her to the life she’s grown to hate. Back home and living with her parents after university with a degree that seems to count for nothing, she knows something has to change. After a chance meeting with a stranger at the beach, she makes the spontaneous decision to move to Dublin and chase her dreams. However, what Autumn doesn’t realise is that she has just made the decision that will lead to her death. But does a short life have to mean an unsuccessful life? Will she be able to make it count? 

Red Roses is a compelling and uplifting story that shows the true beauty of life, love and friendship.

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My Thoughts 

"Life is a roulette table and every one of us is a gambler. Our choices are the chips we place on the table."

This was a work of fiction but to me it was very meaningful. I say this because the main character Autumn a beautiful young woman in the prime of her young adult life made a decision to take charge of her life and career and move to Dublin. While reading this exciting tale of Autumn's journey with her acting and especially her new friendships it made me think that this is what life should be about.

I really liked this book from the very beginning. I actually did not know what to expect when I read the first section but this turned out really, really well. I like Autumn's realness and love for people and life itself. I must say though in the chapter with the play ; "Othello" was my favourite. This book renewed my love for Shakespeare and reminded me that I have to reread this play.

The ending will leave you feeling well......This is something you just have to read.

All in all this was a nice book. I would recommend to anyone.

Well done.

Purchase  Links:

UK: AMAZON UK  / US: AMAZON US

Author Bio

Katie Ward always knew she wanted to write for a living. However, she was told by her careers advisor that “it might be more appropriate for you to work in a shop”. When Katie didn’t get the grades she needed to get into college, she negotiated a three month trial. After successfully completing the course she secured a place at her first choice university to study Journalism.

After realising she wanted to be an author, Katie moved to Dublin where she worked her way up from receptionist to Executive Assistant at Merrill Lynch. Katie continued to write in her spare time, submitting her short story into the “Do the Write Thing” competition being run by Irish TV show ‘Seoige and O’Shea’. This story was originally written when Katie was 14 after she was inspired by an article in her favourite teen magazine. Katie was the only non-Irish author selected to have her story published in an anthology of the same name which reached 19 in the Irish Best sellers List. Katie was also shortlisted for a competition judged by MAN Booker Prize winning author Roddy Doyle which was run by Metro Eireann newspaper.

Katie currently lives in Devon with her cat (aka ‘Her Royal Fluffiness’) where she sings in a community choir and has recently taken up Archery. Katie’s favourite author has been Roald Dahl since she was a child as she loves the dark edge he brings to his books. On the flip side though, Katie loves Disney, magic, unicorns and a good rom com film at the cinema with her friends.

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