Valerie Norris is an author based in Swansea.
Her fifth novel, As Knowing Goes, is available now from Amazon and Cambria Publishing.
Welcome
“The characters, the plots, the places… I love to make them come alive. Writing novels has been a late-found joy for me.”
— Valerie Norris
Books
As Knowing Goes
An heirloom ring is dragged from the finger of a dying woman and then returned anonymously to her daughter. As Alice flies halfway round the world following her mother’s death, little does she know of the momentous issues that await her.
Further Beyond
‘Reading, writing and walking: such an agreeable way to pass the days…’ This is Rhian’s discovery after she takes early retirement and travels to spend time on solitary retreat in a beautiful corner of Wales.
Beyond Closure
Bereavement was part of Simon’s profession. How was he to know, then, that a seemingly innocuous reunion could trigger a series of events that threatened to derail his life?
The April Letters
The past, with its echoes of school days, a caring school teacher and events in a Welsh village, manages to catch up with the present in Susan’s life. It was time to lay all this to rest, at last.
In The Long Run
It wasn’t just a marathon, even the London Marathon. When Kitty and Malcolm decided to team up and train together, it was also the key to far-reaching changes in the lives of two couples.
Praise for ‘As Knowing Goes’
“As Knowing Goes captures the perfectly imperfect nature of human relationships with characters who feel both relatable and authentic. As I read the novel, I felt personally invested in the story, constantly guessing what might happen next, so much so that I ended up reading it in a single sitting. As always, Norris writes with a natural flow and an easy, engaging pace, bringing memories to life with vivid detail. Many readers will find themselves thinking, ‘I’m sure I remember that!’ as if the author’s memories echo their own - the biscuit barrel and bakestone being prime examples. This is a lovely story of grief, joy, love, and resilience, woven together with a mystery that keeps the plot moving at an exciting pace. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Rebekah Humpreys
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