Join us for an evening with Tanya Sweeney as she talks about her irresistable debut novel Esther is Now Following You, a gripping darkly funny tale about obsession and celebrity fandom.
You have one new follower.
Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.
She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.
When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.
After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading
Esther is Now Following You is a fresh, funny and deeply affecting novel full of heart. We feel sure it will be a big hit and look forward to welcoming Tanya to Booka to celebrate its publication. Don’t miss this chance to discover a debut and be part of the buzz around the book!
Reviews
I really REALLY felt for Esther. This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!’ Marian Keyes
‘I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.’ Liz Nugent
‘Easily the funniest book I’ve read this year, I adored it.’ Andrea Mara
About the author
For the last fifteen years, Tanya Sweeney has been a columnist in a number of Irish newspapers and magazines, among them the Dubliner, STELLAR, U, Irish Tatler, and the Irish Times Magazine.
She is currently a journalist and Weekend magazine columnist at the Irish Independent and is a regular contributor on Irish radio & TV. Her work in the music, film & TV industries helped inspire her debut novel, Esther is Now Following You, a funny, fresh and deeply affecting story about celebrity fandom and what happens when it all becomes a bit too real.
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