BOOK NEWS
Emma Heatherington's upcoming novel Since You've Been Gone is about a TV presenter whose life is turned upside down when her boyfriend is plummeted into the spotlight when he lands a major part in a Hollywood movie. The summary says: "They call it Little Hollywood, but to a passer-by, the country village of Millfield is nothing more than a blink and you'll miss it, one-street, no man's land nestled somewhere in the north of Ireland. Taylor Smith - TV actor and media darling - is loved by the residents of Millfield him more than life itself, but when Taylor hits the big time, life in Little Hollywood is all set to change. Erin O'Brien is Taylor's girlfriend and love of his life. But when Taylor leaves to pursue his once-in-a-lifetime chance in the real Hollywood, Erin finds it difficult to deal with life without her rising star. Taylor's departure also affects lonely journalist Sorcha Daly badly. She has always been in love with Taylor. Will she have the courage to tell him before it is too late? Life at the Millfield Players Theatre Group is also under threat as Taylor's move to the real Hollywood Hills leaves a gap in plans for their annual production, much to director Darryl's dismay. Enter handsome choreographer Olivier Laurent; an uber-talented, super-sexy French dancer who is set to shake Erin's heart as often as he shakes his hips!" Since You've Been Gone is out late August.