Time Out

<h2><strong>'Brilliantly witty and marvellously observed...' <em>Cathy Kelly</em>  </strong></h2><h2><strong>'It's just a phase' they said. 'These are the happiest years of your life' they said...</strong></h2><p>Mother of one and professional writer Saoirse (pronounced Seersha not Searcy - thanks a bunch Game of Thrones!) is still adjusting to the demands of motherhood four years after the birth of her daughter Anna.</p><p>Living in the claustrophobic London suburb of Woodvale and being surrounded by passive-aggressive mum-wars isn't helping. Neither is her increasingly pent-up anger at her once-perfect husband. Her only comrade in arms best friend Bea is the one thing keeping her sane.</p><p>When Saoirse's agent asks her to pitch for a book she is horrified to discover the topic is motherhood. How can she possibly write a 'warts and all' account of being a mother without giving away what it's really like?</p><p><strong>Laugh-out-loud funny painfully well-observed but with an unmistakable warmth and unforgettable characters this is the perfect read for anyone who desperately needs a break! The novel may or may not have been inspired by real life... For fans of <em>Motherland</em>!</strong></p><p>Praise for Emma Murray:</p><p>'Emma Murray's <em>Time Out</em> is a brilliantly witty and marvellously observed novel about young motherhood when there's always someone ready to tell you that you're doing it all wrong.' <em>Cathy Kelly</em></p><p> 'Emma tells it how it is with real honesty and it made me laugh out loud.' <em>Janet Hoggarth</em> </p><p><br></p><p>'Witty fun beautifully-written. Very highly recommended. Excited to see what comes next from Emma Murray.' <em>Jessica Redland</em></p><p><br></p><h2>What readers are saying about <em>Time Out:</em></h2><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'Time Out was exactly what I needed right now it's Hilarious Witty Brilliantly Written Authentic Compelling Uplifting and so very relatable.The characters are superbly written and I really hope we get to read more from Saoirse.'</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'This book is a reminder of the importance of a support system: old friends new friends parents and sometimes even a kind word from a stranger.'</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'I really related to the Saoirse the main character in this book. I loved her humour her insecurities her strengths her flaws and of course most importantly how she formed a fantastic friendship over a morning bottle of Prosecco.'</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'Emma Murray has written a 5-star 'how-to' book on being part of the village ... 'it takes a village to raise a child' but it also takes that village to raise up a mom!'</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(36 33 30 1)>'A fabulous read that had me hooked and also made me feel glad that my children were born prior to the arrival of Facebook and social media. But a refreshing read and one I would definitely recommend.'</span></p>