The ghosts of Green Twining Farm have blighted the lives of the Coffin family who live there. But Joe, the farmer's son, has a new job at the town hall in the nearby town of Scawthorpe. And he has secretly fallen in love with his work friend, David...
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The ghosts of Green Twining Farm have blighted the lives of the Coffin family who live there. But Joe, the farmer's son, has a new job at the town hall in the nearby town of Scawthorpe. And he has secretly fallen in love with his work friend, David...
I grew up on a small, traditionally run, family farm out on the Lincolnshire Marsh. My Grandad still spoke N. Lincolnshire dialect and had a wonderful stock of orally transmitted stories which I loved listening to by the front kitchen fire in my grandparents' farmhouse. I loved music theatre growing up and made quite a large number of music theatre pieces. I continue to write quite a lot of songs, and these often form the starting point of stories and sometimes feature in them. For me writing and reading are forms of performance and I see my novels and short stories as performance pieces which come to life when they are read. I love writing which is part of Queer Ecology, whether theoretical pieces or poetry and novels which 'queer nature'. A couple of my favourites are 'Kiss of the Fur Queen' by Tomson Highway and 'Crime Against Nature' by Minnie Bruce Pratt. I write stories which explore local cultures (especially my own lost local small farming culture out on the Lincolnshire Marsh), queer romance, and the whole more than human world through a queer lens.
The lives of the Coffin family at Green Twining Farm have been overshadowed by the past, yet in the midst of lingering hauntings, Joe finds himself swept away in a quiet romance with his work friend David. As their bond deepens, the narrative unfolds to reveal not just their love story, but also the healing that comes from understanding and acceptance, both of oneself and of family legacies.
Readers have been captivated by the emotional depth and warmth woven throughout this tale. Joe’s journey toward self-acceptance is beautifully portrayed, resonating with those who appreciate stories of vulnerability and resilience. The rich tapestry of supporting characters, each with their own struggles and growth, adds layers of authenticity that make the world feel alive. Whether it’s through moments of heartbreak or quiet joy, this novel reminds us that love has the power to mend not just individual hearts, but the fabric of a community.
