Award-winning author of IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE and KEEP HIM CLOSE. New book WHAT JULY KNEW out now with @VintageBooks
Bristol, UK
Joined January 2010
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One death. Eighteen facts. What's the truth?
The dazzling yellow paperback of #WhatJulyKnew is OUT NOW and waiting for you to pick up a copy to take on holiday ☀️
She has:
Mystery ✅
90s nostalgia ✅
Family secrets ✅
Unforgettable lead ✅
Find out where to buy your copy 👇
My new short story LANE SEVEN has now aired on BBC Radio 4.
Listen on BBC Sounds: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wkw…
Grateful to everyone who’s already listened!
Here's actor Sam Swann recording it...
It’s live today! Tune in at 3.45pm on @BBCRadio4 for my new short story LANE SEVEN. Prepare to be s̶p̶l̶a̶s̶h̶e̶d̶ unsettled. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002wkw…
Something special I’ve been working on: I have a short story airing on BBC Radio 4 next month!
Jack is unsettled to see his ex at the local swimming pool - hadn’t she always said she was afraid of water?
emilykoch.co.uk/news/bbc-rad…
Things I do when I’m not writing #46:
I taught myself embroidery last year and made each of my kids a stitched letter for Christmas. I can now officially tell a lazy daisy from a French knot 💪
More in my newsletter, incl my top 10 books of 2025. emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
Phwoar, what a gorgeous progress chart… said no one.
But it’s keeping me moving through draft two: each square = a chapter, and yes, I’m editing in total chaos order.
More in the newsletter: emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
My November newsletter is coming at the end of the month! 📬
Writing cave chaos, book + TV recs, and what’s been inspiring me lately.
Sign up to get it when it lands ⬇️
emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
Big book four news.
Two years ago when I was clawing my way out of long covid, if you'd told me I'd ever reach this point I would have laughed or cried or both.
Sign up to my newsletter to read more about this milestone moment! emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
The first draft of my new book is a disaster!
As it should be.
Find out why this is ok in my next newsletter PLUS all the tools I use to keep going through the painful first draft stage.
emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
WELL DONE MELLEN! Remember the name Steve Mellen, remember the book ASK THE GHOSTS. You're going to be wanting to read it
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This was SUCH a favourite of mine, it's an absolutely brilliant book so if you missed it the first time round now is your chance. You will NOT be disappointed. You are welcome.
#WhatJulyKnew
📣😅Breaking news: I remembered how to write. Here I am in action with @jfaulknerwriter
More on this + my top procrastination tips in this month’s newsletter! 🧠⏳🛠️
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Happy publication day to lovely Emma with this fantastic book!
☀️#TheSunshineMan☀️ is published today! This book has been such a journey and I’m really proud of it. Big thanks to everyone who’s kindly reviewed it so far and of course the team @picadorbooks for publishing it so brilliantly. Here comes the sun! ☀️ 💛💫
Last month I was lucky enough to get away for a couple of 2-day DIY writing retreats - in a flat 5 mins from home! Find out what I've been up to in my next newsletter. (And be in with a chance of winning @StonexEmma's new novel!)
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INTRODUCING: Your new favourite romantasy series
.@HarperVoyagerUK has swooped in to scoop Harvill Secker deputy publishing director Katie Ellis-Brown and book publicist and bestselling author Becky Hunter's novel Blood Bound – written under the pseudonym Ellis Hunter – in a six-figure deal. 👇 thebookseller.com/rights/har…
Did you enjoy @StonexEmma's THE LAMPLIGHTERS? Then you'll want to sign up to my newsletter for a chance of winning an exclusive proof of THE SUNSHINE MAN, out in May. It's a very sophisticated and moving psychological thriller and you'll love it!
emilykoch.co.uk/newsletter
#Bristol folk - if you're thinking of a career change, check out Career Change Collective and if you fancy it, come along to my talk next month! It's not just for people who want to write books.
careerchangecollective.org/
A great night! Thanks @G_Rd_Books for hosting and to Charlotte and @abmackster for being such wonderful guests 😃
We had a lovely evening celebrating publication week for DIRTY MONEY by Charlotte Philby with the wonderful Asia Mackay and @EmilyKoch last night! 💰🍸
Thank you to the brilliant team @G_Rd_Books for having us. Head to their shop to get your hands on a signed copy. 📚
This month in my newsletter:
🎣win @juliarkelly2's wonderful THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT
🤓 find out how I researched my debut novel
🧩 PLUS: clues about my next book!
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Just finished this! @StonexEmma returns with a dark, powerful page-turner - a story full of pain and loneliness but also love and redemption. A very sophisticated and moving psychological thriller. Brava, amazing Emma! You should be very proud.
LOOK WHAT HAS JUST ARRIVED! @StonexEmma I cannot wait to read The Sunshine Man... thank you @picadorbooks
(Out in May 🥳)
