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Print Edition of Anniki Sommerville’s HANG ON Out Now!

Posted on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021

Anniki Sommerville‘s new novel, HANG ON, is now available in a print edition! Published a couple of months ago in eBook, the novel is published by One More Chapter. Here’s the synopsis…

Kate is not in a meaningful relationship, or in fact any relationship at all. The last loving bond Kate had was with mother, who died a year ago.

Now Kate dreams of being a parent herself, and pouring all of her love into the tiny bundle of happiness that will her love unconditionally in return.

Except without any partner to provide the sperm necessary for the operation, Kate takes matters into her own hands and decides upon a series of random encounters to get what she wants.

No one thinks this is a good idea; not her best friend, her brother or her boss at the bookshop – not even June, one of her elderly customers. Because what they can see, and what Kate can’t, is that it isn’t a baby that she needs at all – it’s something else entirely…

One More Chapter also publishes Sommerville’s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED. The author’s non-fiction book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING is also out now, published by Thread Books — the author also hosts a podcast of the same name, available via Apple and Spotify.

Anniki Sommerville’s HANG ON Out Now in eBook!

Posted on Monday, May 3rd, 2021

HANG ON, Anniki Sommerville‘s new novel, is out now in eBook! Published by One More Chapter, here’s the synopsis…

Kate is not in a meaningful relationship, or in fact any relationship at all. The last loving bond Kate had was with mother, who died a year ago.

Now Kate dreams of being a parent herself, and pouring all of her love into the tiny bundle of happiness that will her love unconditionally in return.

Except without any partner to provide the sperm necessary for the operation, Kate takes matters into her own hands and decides upon a series of random encounters to get what she wants.

No one thinks this is a good idea; not her best friend, her brother or her boss at the bookshop – not even June, one of her elderly customers. Because what they can see, and what Kate can’t, is that it isn’t a baby that she needs at all – it’s something else entirely…

One More Chapter also publishes Sommerville’s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED. HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING, the author’s latest non-fiction book, is published by Thread Books — Anniki also hosts a podcast of the same name, available via Apple and Spotify.

HANG ON, Anniki Sommerville’s New Novel is Out in Three Weeks!

Posted on Monday, April 12th, 2021

Hot on the heels of Anniki Sommerville‘s recently-published non-fiction book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING, the author’s new novel is out in three weeks! HANG ON is due to be published by One More Chapter on May 3rd in eBook (the print edition will follow in July). Here’s the synopsis…

Kate is not in a meaningful relationship, or in fact any relationship at all. The last loving bond Kate had was with mother, who died a year ago.

Now Kate dreams of being a parent herself, and pouring all of her love into the tiny bundle of happiness that will her love unconditionally in return.

Except without any partner to provide the sperm necessary for the operation, Kate takes matters into her own hands and decides upon a series of random encounters to get what she wants.

No one thinks this is a good idea; not her best friend, her brother or her boss at the bookshop – not even June, one of her elderly customers. Because what they can see, and what Kate can’t, is that it isn’t a baby that she needs at all – it’s something else entirely…

Sommerville’s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED, is also published by One More Chapter. The aforementioned HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING is published by Thread Books — the author also hosts a podcast of the same name, available via Apple and Spotify.

Anniki Sommerville’s HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING is out now in the UK!

Posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021

Anniki Sommerville‘s new non-fiction book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING is out now! Published by Thread Books, it’s available in print and digital editions. The title may be familiar, because the author also hosts a podcast of the same name — so, if you’re a fan of the podcast, you should definitely check out the book, and vice versa. Here’s the synopsis…

Do you find yourself fighting the urge to go to bed at 8pm? Do you look at your laughter lines and wonder what was ever so funny? Do you listen to the charts and not have a clue who’s singing? Do images of celebrities over forty in swimsuits just make you want to drink more wine?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this is the book for you.

Funny, honest, and packed with advice, this is a must-read for any woman experiencing – and not particularly relishing – the effects of ageing. Anniki Sommerville shares her own experiences with those of other women as well as advice from experts – Sali Hughes, Cariad Lloyd, Meg Mathews, Emma Gannon and Dr Karen Gurney among others – to help you navigate this journey including:

Demystifying the menopause and how to deal with fluctuating moods and hormones.
Breaking the taboo of cosmetic surgery and why we need to start having honest conversations about ageing and beauty.
Exploring the reality of fertility treatment and motherhood including what happens when you’re peri-menopausal and parenting small kids.
How feeling bad about our bodies can often be a barrier to feeling good about sex and tips on how you can change that.
Why ambition is not a dirty word in middle age and how to stop feeling invisible in the workplace.
How to deal with grief and losing loved ones as we age.

How to be a Boss at Ageing will show you how not to give up when ageing creeps up. It’s time to rip up the rule book on what it means to grow older as a woman and embrace midlife. There’s no need to retire into cardigans and comfy slacks just yet.

Sommerville is also the author of MOTHERWHELMED, published by One Chapter More. The author’s next novel, HANG ON, is also out later this year (due to be published by One Chapter More) — we’ll share more information soon.

Three Weeks: HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING by Anniki Sommerville

Posted on Thursday, March 11th, 2021

In three weeks, Thread Books are due to publish Anniki Sommerville‘s new non-fiction book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING! The author also hosts a podcast of the same name, so there’s plenty of bonus content for readers who want more (or vice versa — fans of the podcast should definitely check out the book). Here’s the synopsis…

Do you find yourself fighting the urge to go to bed at 8pm? Do you look at your laughter lines and wonder what was ever so funny? Do you listen to the charts and not have a clue who’s singing? Do images of celebrities over forty in swimsuits just make you want to drink more wine?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this is the book for you.

Funny, honest, and packed with advice, this is a must-read for any woman experiencing – and not particularly relishing – the effects of ageing. Anniki Sommerville shares her own experiences with those of other women as well as advice from experts – Sali Hughes, Cariad Lloyd, Meg Mathews, Emma Gannon and Dr Karen Gurney among others – to help you navigate this journey including:

Demystifying the menopause and how to deal with fluctuating moods and hormones.
Breaking the taboo of cosmetic surgery and why we need to start having honest conversations about ageing and beauty.
Exploring the reality of fertility treatment and motherhood including what happens when you’re peri-menopausal and parenting small kids.
How feeling bad about our bodies can often be a barrier to feeling good about sex and tips on how you can change that.
Why ambition is not a dirty word in middle age and how to stop feeling invisible in the workplace.
How to deal with grief and losing loved ones as we age.

How to be a Boss at Ageing will show you how not to give up when ageing creeps up. It’s time to rip up the rule book on what it means to grow older as a woman and embrace midlife. There’s no need to retire into cardigans and comfy slacks just yet.

Sommerville is also the author of MOTHERWHELMED, published by One Chapter More. The author’s next novel, HANG ON, is also out later this year (due to be published by One Chapter More) — we’ll share more information soon.

Anniki Sommerville’s HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING Snapped up by Thread

Posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2020

We’re very happy to report that Anniki Sommerville‘s latest book, HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING has been bought by Claire Bord at Thread, in a World English Language deal! The deal was announced in the Bookseller on Tuesday morning.

Sommerville hosts a podcast of the same name, and the book is currently scheduled for a March 8th, 2021, release (coinciding with International Women’s Day).

‘Anniki talks candidly about all aspects of ageing, covering everything from cosmetic surgery, parenthood, relationships and work in such a refreshing and inclusive way,’ said Claire Bord. ‘Funny, honest and packed with advice including interviews with experts, I want to press this book into the hands of all the incredible women I know and say, “read immediately!”‘

Here’s what Anniki has to say about the deal:

‘I’m super excited to be signing with Thread and am confident that the book is going to speak to so many women who are currently dealing with a ‘perfect storm’ of ageing, managing the changing work climate, piles of domestic admin, relationships in flux, corona — the whole caboodle. I’m hoping it’ll be a helpful tool and convince women that there is definitely a future and it’s not all slankets and early nights post 40 (or actually it can be if you want it to be). I can’t wait to get it out there!’

Anniki Sommerville is the author of MOTHERWELMED, published by One More Chapter. The author’s next novel, HANG ON, is due to be published by One More Chapter in February 2021.

She is also the co-founder of The Hotbed – a podcast that focuses on sex and relationships after kids and has featured Rose McGowan, Meg Matthews, and Jess Philips.

On her podcast, How To Be A Boss At Ageing, she tackles a different aspect of growing older. Anniki also has her own monthly radio show on Soho Radio, and regularly speaks on panels on topics such as motherhood, the changing nature of work, relationships and ageing. She has also written for the Telegraph and Independent.

ICYMI: HOW TO BE A BOSS AT AGEING with Anniki Sommerville (Podcast)

Posted on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

Above you can hear the trailer for Anniki Sommerville‘s new podcast, How to Be a Boss at Ageing! Launched a little while ago, you may have seen our Tweets about the series, but we wanted to post this reminder, too. Here’s the podcast’s description:

‘How to Be a Boss at Ageing’ is the irreverent and funny podcast by Anniki Sommerville which tackles the question- who the heck am I now that I’m an ‘older’ woman? Each episode tackles a different issue, interviewing different female experts and focusing on how to combat falling out of love with your work, dealing with grief, coping with menopause and look okay without people saying things behind your back.

The podcast is available from most podcast outlets, including Apple and Spotify. The first episode, ‘How to Be Less Grumpy at Work’ is out now.

Anniki Sommerville is the author of MOTHERWHELMED, which is out now published by One Chapter More. The author’s next book, THE B-WORD, is due to be published in September (eBook) and November 2020 (print).

Here are just a few reviews that MOTHERWHELMED has received so far…

‘Had me laughing and crying in equal measure – would recommend to anyone venturing into parenthood or considering it.’ — Anna Whitehouse aka Mother Pukka

‘I love Anniki’s writing on motherhood. It’s funny and totally honest, but also soulful and sometimes quite beautiful. She gets to the heart of the matter of what it feels like to be a mother.’ — Clover Stroud

‘Anniki has the magic touch of saying what many of us are too edited to say whilst also being hilarious – I don’t know many parents that haven’t felt the overwhelm and having someone so brilliantly put it on paper makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’ — Cherry Healey

‘It felt like it was written for me.’ — Kate Hiscox (@wearsmymoney)

‘Hilarious, painful and deeply accurate. . . I was torn between howling with laughter and wincing with pain.’ — Julia Williams

MOTHERWHELMED now out in PB!

Posted on Thursday, April 2nd, 2020

Anniki Sommerville‘s fantastic debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED is out now in a new paperback edition! Published by One More Chapter, here’s the synopsis…

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

‘Hilarious. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’ — Cherry Healey

‘Had me rolling about laughing…I read this in one sitting it was that good.’ — Chells & Books

Two Weeks: Anniki Sommerville’s MOTHERWHELMED in paperback!

Posted on Friday, March 20th, 2020

In two weeks (April 2nd), One Chapter More will be publishing the paperback edition of Anniki Sommerville‘s hilarious debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED! Here’s the synopsis…

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

‘Hilarious. Makes me feel like I’m not the only one.’ — Cherry Healey

‘Had me rolling about laughing…I read this in one sitting it was that good.’ — Chells & Books

Anniki Sommerville’s MOTHERWHELMED is out tomorrow in the UK!

Posted on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019

Anniki Sommerville‘s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED is out tomorrow! Published by Harper Collins’s One More Chapter imprint, here’s the synopsis…

A laugh-out-loud funny and confident must-read novel that everyone will be talking about! For fans of Dawn O’Porter, Bryony Gordon and Daisy Buchanan.

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

The author is also one of the co-founders of The Hotbed Collective, where you can find many of her articles.

Coming Soon: Anniki Sommerville’s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED!

Posted on Monday, August 12th, 2019

On September 5th, Anniki Sommerville‘s debut novel, MOTHERWHELMED will be published via Harper Collins’s One More Chapter imprint! Here’s the synopsis…

A laugh-out-loud funny and confident must-read novel that everyone will be talking about! For fans of Dawn O’Porter, Bryony Gordon and Daisy Buchanan.

Rebecca is 42, has a beautiful child and a wonderful husband. But she just hasn’t been feeling herself recently…

Rebecca thinks a great night out should involve a packet of Marlboro’s, six double vodkas and snogging a colleague. Not gormlessly drinking a zero-alcohol No-hito while Instagramming a vegan chicken wing.

Rebecca wants to ride on a Harley Davidson, to crowd surf till dawn, then collapse in a heap after swigging from a bottle of Jack Daniels… not sit in a soul-destroying meeting surrounded by ‘blue sky thinking’ and men half her age who interrupt all the time.

She’s had enough of commuting to an office that is so cold people have to wear blankets all day. And she can’t help asking herself why her adorable daughter must spend all week in a containment zone for pre-schoolers.

Rebecca wants to feel that there’s MORE coming her way, rather than less…

In short – Rebecca wants out.

But where to?

The author is also one of the co-founders of The Hotbed Collective, where you can find many of her articles.