Tanya Sweeney In Conversation With Leena Norms - Birmingham

Join us for an evening with Tanya Sweeney to celebrate the paperback release of her debut novel Esther Is Now Following You.
About this Event

Join us for an evening with Tanya Sweeney to celebrate the paperback release of her debut novel Esther Is Now Following You. The evening will be chaired by Leena Norms and will consist of an author talk followed by and audience Q&A and a signing.

About Esther Is Now Following You

A fresh, funny and deeply affecting thriller novel, about a thirty-something woman who begins stalking a celebrity crush - and about what happens when it all becomes a bit too real. Perfect for fans of Baby Reindeer.

Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.

She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.

When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.

After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading...

Praise for Esther Is Now Following You

"It was SUCH a pleasure to read Esther. Tanya’s voice is so funny and moving. Esther’s story shows how trauma and loss can lead to fixation and mental illness. There’s such a sad story at the heart of the book but it’s told with great verve and lightness of touch. I really REALLY felt for her – and also for Johnny. The dialogue is chef’s kiss! This is such a great book - it’s hard to believe it's a first novel - it’s done with great confidence and conviction. People will LOVE it!" - Marian Keyes

"Esther is a fantastically nuanced character - Tanya Sweeney has such an eye for detail, the characters leap from the page, bright and alive. Humorous, chilling, and sometimes an uncomfortable read but you’re never not in Esther’s desperate, awkward corner that she has backed herself into. A sharp and addictive insight into the mind of a grieving woman, who fills her emptiness with obsession. I thoroughly recommend." - Cecelia Ahern

"Light and dark all at once – sharply observed, full of heart, and easily the funniest book I’ve read this year, I adored it and was rooting for Esther right to the end." - Andrea Mara

About Tanya Sweeney

For the last fifteen years, Tanya has been a columnist in a number of Irish newspapers and magazines, among them theDubliner, STELLAR, U, Irish Tatler, and theIrish TimesMagazine.
She is currently a journalist and Weekend magazine columnist at theIrish Independentand is a regular contributor on Irish radio & TV. Her work in the music, film & TV industries helped inspire her debut novel, Esther is Now Following You.

About Leena Norms

Leena Norms is a multifaceted creative professional based in London, recognized for her work as a poet, vlogger, and presenter. She has amassed over 29 million views on her YouTube channel and has been honored with awards such as the London Book Fair Trailblazer Award (2019), Bookseller Rising Star Award (2016), and was named Book Vlogger of the Year by London Book Fair in 2020.