by Barb Rees

Have you ever said, “I couldn’t write a book?” Gwen Enquist was one of those people until she came to the Festival of Writers three years ago. Inspired and encouraged, she went on to join the writer’s group Sassyscribes. The rest is history.

Gwen launched her novel, Phone Calls After at this spring’s festival. The story follows a family reeling from the death of one of their members, and further complicated by a mystery woman’s appearance.

“Nothing good ever comes from a phone call in the night. Anna sat against the headboard, trembling, the down comforter clutched tightly around her neck. People die.” Excerpt from Phone Calls After.

Readers will recognize aspects of their own lives in this story of love and family strength. I enjoyed this page turner and look forward to her next book. Phone Calls After is available at Breakwater Books and Coffee Shop, online at: www.trafford.com or through Coles Books.