Chris Towndrow - Author
@authorctowndrow.bsky.social
📚 Passionate, neurodiverse, indie #author of 14 novels
✍️ Writing romantic comedy as Chrissie Harrison
📕 Hilarious & charming FLOORED
📙 #womenscricket romcom WICKET MAIDEN
📘 #fakedating #romcom APPY EVER AFTER
https://linktr.ee/authorchrissieharrison
✍️ Writing romantic comedy as Chrissie Harrison
📕 Hilarious & charming FLOORED
📙 #womenscricket romcom WICKET MAIDEN
📘 #fakedating #romcom APPY EVER AFTER
https://linktr.ee/authorchrissieharrison
Pinned
One player. One fan.
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
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We are 5! 🎈
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THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We are 5! 🎈
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
Happy publication monthiversary to me!
See what people are saying about my #fakedating #romcom …
“Clear your schedules and get the tissues ready for the tears of laughter, this is one book you will be hooked on until you finish!!!”
eBook. KindleUnlimited. Paperback.
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See what people are saying about my #fakedating #romcom …
“Clear your schedules and get the tissues ready for the tears of laughter, this is one book you will be hooked on until you finish!!!”
eBook. KindleUnlimited. Paperback.
books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
November 2, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy publication monthiversary to me!
See what people are saying about my #fakedating #romcom …
“Clear your schedules and get the tissues ready for the tears of laughter, this is one book you will be hooked on until you finish!!!”
eBook. KindleUnlimited. Paperback.
books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
See what people are saying about my #fakedating #romcom …
“Clear your schedules and get the tissues ready for the tears of laughter, this is one book you will be hooked on until you finish!!!”
eBook. KindleUnlimited. Paperback.
books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
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She’s a famed cricketer wanting to end her career in a blaze of glory.
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
July 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
She’s a famed cricketer wanting to end her career in a blaze of glory.
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
It’s publication week!
👩❤️👨 Fake dating
🏢 Workplace romance
⏱️ Slow-burn
🚪 Closed door
💕 Dual POV
🙎🏻♂️ Cinnamon roll MMC
🙍♀️ She falls first
❤️🩹 No 3rd Act breakup
APPY EVER AFTER
Publishes 2nd October
Preorder at books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
#romanticcomedy #indieauthor #romcombooks #romcom #fakedating
👩❤️👨 Fake dating
🏢 Workplace romance
⏱️ Slow-burn
🚪 Closed door
💕 Dual POV
🙎🏻♂️ Cinnamon roll MMC
🙍♀️ She falls first
❤️🩹 No 3rd Act breakup
APPY EVER AFTER
Publishes 2nd October
Preorder at books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
#romanticcomedy #indieauthor #romcombooks #romcom #fakedating
September 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It’s publication week!
👩❤️👨 Fake dating
🏢 Workplace romance
⏱️ Slow-burn
🚪 Closed door
💕 Dual POV
🙎🏻♂️ Cinnamon roll MMC
🙍♀️ She falls first
❤️🩹 No 3rd Act breakup
APPY EVER AFTER
Publishes 2nd October
Preorder at books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
#romanticcomedy #indieauthor #romcombooks #romcom #fakedating
👩❤️👨 Fake dating
🏢 Workplace romance
⏱️ Slow-burn
🚪 Closed door
💕 Dual POV
🙎🏻♂️ Cinnamon roll MMC
🙍♀️ She falls first
❤️🩹 No 3rd Act breakup
APPY EVER AFTER
Publishes 2nd October
Preorder at books2read.com/AppyEverAfter
#romanticcomedy #indieauthor #romcombooks #romcom #fakedating
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Fake a Chance on Me is out today in KU, ebook and paperback.
🩵 fake dating
🫶forced proximity
🏉 rugby player x school teacher
🧗lots of dates
🩷 intimacy lessons
🙌 he falls first
🧡 cinnamon roll MMC
🎳small town
📚disability rep
🫶Spicy
mybook.to/FakeAChance
#romancelandia 📚🌶️💙 #romancebooks
🩵 fake dating
🫶forced proximity
🏉 rugby player x school teacher
🧗lots of dates
🩷 intimacy lessons
🙌 he falls first
🧡 cinnamon roll MMC
🎳small town
📚disability rep
🫶Spicy
mybook.to/FakeAChance
#romancelandia 📚🌶️💙 #romancebooks
September 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Fake a Chance on Me is out today in KU, ebook and paperback.
🩵 fake dating
🫶forced proximity
🏉 rugby player x school teacher
🧗lots of dates
🩷 intimacy lessons
🙌 he falls first
🧡 cinnamon roll MMC
🎳small town
📚disability rep
🫶Spicy
mybook.to/FakeAChance
#romancelandia 📚🌶️💙 #romancebooks
🩵 fake dating
🫶forced proximity
🏉 rugby player x school teacher
🧗lots of dates
🩷 intimacy lessons
🙌 he falls first
🧡 cinnamon roll MMC
🎳small town
📚disability rep
🫶Spicy
mybook.to/FakeAChance
#romancelandia 📚🌶️💙 #romancebooks
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THREE DAYS TO GO
Fake a Chance on Me is out on Friday in KU, ebook & paperback.
Fake dating and intimacy lessons with the town’s hottest, baddest rugby player to overcome my health issues? Bad idea. Catching feelings for him? A mistake that will shatter my heart.
#romancelandia #sportsromance 📚🌶️💙
Fake a Chance on Me is out on Friday in KU, ebook & paperback.
Fake dating and intimacy lessons with the town’s hottest, baddest rugby player to overcome my health issues? Bad idea. Catching feelings for him? A mistake that will shatter my heart.
#romancelandia #sportsromance 📚🌶️💙
September 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM
THREE DAYS TO GO
Fake a Chance on Me is out on Friday in KU, ebook & paperback.
Fake dating and intimacy lessons with the town’s hottest, baddest rugby player to overcome my health issues? Bad idea. Catching feelings for him? A mistake that will shatter my heart.
#romancelandia #sportsromance 📚🌶️💙
Fake a Chance on Me is out on Friday in KU, ebook & paperback.
Fake dating and intimacy lessons with the town’s hottest, baddest rugby player to overcome my health issues? Bad idea. Catching feelings for him? A mistake that will shatter my heart.
#romancelandia #sportsromance 📚🌶️💙
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Treat yourself to some Autumn reading and you could win a £250 gift card! Every sale supports real independent bookshops, rather than one specific guy with a LOT of warehouses uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
September 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Treat yourself to some Autumn reading and you could win a £250 gift card! Every sale supports real independent bookshops, rather than one specific guy with a LOT of warehouses uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
Reposted by Chris Towndrow - Author
One player. One fan.
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
June 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
One player. One fan.
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
She’s a famed cricketer wanting to end her career in a blaze of glory.
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
July 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
She’s a famed cricketer wanting to end her career in a blaze of glory.
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
He’s an artist, a fan, but just another face in the crowd.
Until fate throws them together.
Buy from your local indie bookstore, Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith… books2read.com/WicketMaiden...
#BookSky #womenscricket #romcom
One player. One fan.
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
June 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
One player. One fan.
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
One moment that changes everything between them.
One ball that starts the match.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
A share of royalties will be donated to organisations who champion girls’ and women’s cricket.
#romcom #sportsromance #womenscricket #BookSky
Researching and writing this book gave me the greatest year – although it’s not about whether I think it turned out well.
For sure, it’s not your run-of-the-mill sports #romcom, but it’s shot through with love – both mine and the characters’. Hopefully that’s enough.
#BookSky #womenscricket
For sure, it’s not your run-of-the-mill sports #romcom, but it’s shot through with love – both mine and the characters’. Hopefully that’s enough.
#BookSky #womenscricket
June 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Researching and writing this book gave me the greatest year – although it’s not about whether I think it turned out well.
For sure, it’s not your run-of-the-mill sports #romcom, but it’s shot through with love – both mine and the characters’. Hopefully that’s enough.
#BookSky #womenscricket
For sure, it’s not your run-of-the-mill sports #romcom, but it’s shot through with love – both mine and the characters’. Hopefully that’s enough.
#BookSky #womenscricket
If I'm going to brave - or foolhardy - enough to write a #romcom in a virtually untested genre, why stop at one book?
“If you build it, they will come.”
#womenscricket #BookSky
“If you build it, they will come.”
#womenscricket #BookSky
May 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If I'm going to brave - or foolhardy - enough to write a #romcom in a virtually untested genre, why stop at one book?
“If you build it, they will come.”
#womenscricket #BookSky
“If you build it, they will come.”
#womenscricket #BookSky
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🏏Book Review🏏
Today it’s my stop on the blog tour for Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison
#WicketMaiden @authorctowndrow.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social
💙📚 #booksky #blogtour #books #bookreview #bookblogger
Today it’s my stop on the blog tour for Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison
#WicketMaiden @authorctowndrow.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social
💙📚 #booksky #blogtour #books #bookreview #bookblogger
Book Review: Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison #WicketMaiden #ChrissieHarrison @rararesources
Synopsis It’s the start of a new season for professional women’s cricket team The Scorpions. Acclaimed batter Ellie, 32, is returning to the game after a long injury, determined to regain her form …
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May 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
🏏Book Review🏏
Today it’s my stop on the blog tour for Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison
#WicketMaiden @authorctowndrow.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social
💙📚 #booksky #blogtour #books #bookreview #bookblogger
Today it’s my stop on the blog tour for Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison
#WicketMaiden @authorctowndrow.bsky.social @rararesources.bsky.social
💙📚 #booksky #blogtour #books #bookreview #bookblogger
Arizona, 1878. When longtime widower Earl Johnson finds an ambushed deaf youth, it forces him to confront his guilt and prejudices. It also brings a caring woman into his life. Can a new love mend his heart and soul?
📣 Now available via all good UK bookstores! 🎉
books2read.com/Signs-Of-Life
📣 Now available via all good UK bookstores! 🎉
books2read.com/Signs-Of-Life
May 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Arizona, 1878. When longtime widower Earl Johnson finds an ambushed deaf youth, it forces him to confront his guilt and prejudices. It also brings a caring woman into his life. Can a new love mend his heart and soul?
📣 Now available via all good UK bookstores! 🎉
books2read.com/Signs-Of-Life
📣 Now available via all good UK bookstores! 🎉
books2read.com/Signs-Of-Life
Just proving that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love a good love story!
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom. If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
#romcom #womeninsport #womenscricket #BookSky
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom. If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
#romcom #womeninsport #womenscricket #BookSky
May 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just proving that you don’t have to be a sports fan to love a good love story!
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom. If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
#romcom #womeninsport #womenscricket #BookSky
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking women’s cricket romcom. If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you.
Get a signed copy via my webshop bit.ly/WicketMaiden
#romcom #womeninsport #womenscricket #BookSky
Reposted by Chris Towndrow - Author
Just updated my shop on @bookshop.org with my most loved novels. If you fancy some recommendations, check it out: uk.bookshop.org/lists/my-mos...? All purchases support indie bookshops and authors
My Most Loved Novels
I've only recently got back into reading fiction and these have been my favourite novels so far. I've loved every one of them for all sorts of reasons. I've just started reading fantasy and science fi...
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May 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Just updated my shop on @bookshop.org with my most loved novels. If you fancy some recommendations, check it out: uk.bookshop.org/lists/my-mos...? All purchases support indie bookshops and authors
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May 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
May 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🎉 It’s publication day! 🥂
WICKET MAIDEN is the groundbreaking #womenscricket #romcom.
Ellie’s really just an ordinary girl. But will Adam ever stop seeing her as an unattainable star…?
Available on Amazon, and to order in WHSmith, Foyles, Waterstones, and independent UK bookshops
#indieauthor
WICKET MAIDEN is the groundbreaking #womenscricket #romcom.
Ellie’s really just an ordinary girl. But will Adam ever stop seeing her as an unattainable star…?
Available on Amazon, and to order in WHSmith, Foyles, Waterstones, and independent UK bookshops
#indieauthor
May 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🎉 It’s publication day! 🥂
WICKET MAIDEN is the groundbreaking #womenscricket #romcom.
Ellie’s really just an ordinary girl. But will Adam ever stop seeing her as an unattainable star…?
Available on Amazon, and to order in WHSmith, Foyles, Waterstones, and independent UK bookshops
#indieauthor
WICKET MAIDEN is the groundbreaking #womenscricket #romcom.
Ellie’s really just an ordinary girl. But will Adam ever stop seeing her as an unattainable star…?
Available on Amazon, and to order in WHSmith, Foyles, Waterstones, and independent UK bookshops
#indieauthor
If you love "Notting Hill" vibes, this could be the book for you!
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
Order a copy direct from me bit.ly/WicketMaiden
Preorder the eBook www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DVMPT1DN
#indieauthor #womenscricket #BookSky
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
Order a copy direct from me bit.ly/WicketMaiden
Preorder the eBook www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DVMPT1DN
#indieauthor #womenscricket #BookSky
April 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
If you love "Notting Hill" vibes, this could be the book for you!
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
Order a copy direct from me bit.ly/WicketMaiden
Preorder the eBook www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DVMPT1DN
#indieauthor #womenscricket #BookSky
WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of women’s professional cricket.
Order a copy direct from me bit.ly/WicketMaiden
Preorder the eBook www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DVMPT1DN
#indieauthor #womenscricket #BookSky
The tale of George and the Dragon is a legend steeped in the mysteries of time. Accounts vary—which is true?
Could it be this one?
Unlikely.
#stgeorge #stgeorgesday #shortstory #humour
Read FREE via www.christowndrow.co.uk/freebies/
Could it be this one?
Unlikely.
#stgeorge #stgeorgesday #shortstory #humour
Read FREE via www.christowndrow.co.uk/freebies/
April 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The tale of George and the Dragon is a legend steeped in the mysteries of time. Accounts vary—which is true?
Could it be this one?
Unlikely.
#stgeorge #stgeorgesday #shortstory #humour
Read FREE via www.christowndrow.co.uk/freebies/
Could it be this one?
Unlikely.
#stgeorge #stgeorgesday #shortstory #humour
Read FREE via www.christowndrow.co.uk/freebies/
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Last call! Buy a book before midnight tonight, 21 April for a chance to win a £250 Bookshop.org gift card! uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
April 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Last call! Buy a book before midnight tonight, 21 April for a chance to win a £250 Bookshop.org gift card! uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
The central dilemma…
WICKET MAIDEN, publishing on 1st May, is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of #womenscricket.
If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you!
Order a signed (or unsigned!) copy direct from me valericain-press.sumupstore.com/category/chr...
WICKET MAIDEN, publishing on 1st May, is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of #womenscricket.
If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you!
Order a signed (or unsigned!) copy direct from me valericain-press.sumupstore.com/category/chr...
April 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The central dilemma…
WICKET MAIDEN, publishing on 1st May, is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of #womenscricket.
If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you!
Order a signed (or unsigned!) copy direct from me valericain-press.sumupstore.com/category/chr...
WICKET MAIDEN, publishing on 1st May, is a groundbreaking #romcom set in the world of #womenscricket.
If you love "Notting Hill", this could be the book for you!
Order a signed (or unsigned!) copy direct from me valericain-press.sumupstore.com/category/chr...
The perfect comp title – so many similarities between this iconic movie and my upcoming book!
Ellie, a leading cricketer, falls for ardent fan Adam, an artist and photographer. But their deepening relationship jeopardises her career.
What’s more important to them both - love, or cricket?
Ellie, a leading cricketer, falls for ardent fan Adam, an artist and photographer. But their deepening relationship jeopardises her career.
What’s more important to them both - love, or cricket?
April 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The perfect comp title – so many similarities between this iconic movie and my upcoming book!
Ellie, a leading cricketer, falls for ardent fan Adam, an artist and photographer. But their deepening relationship jeopardises her career.
What’s more important to them both - love, or cricket?
Ellie, a leading cricketer, falls for ardent fan Adam, an artist and photographer. But their deepening relationship jeopardises her career.
What’s more important to them both - love, or cricket?
Somehow, it’s only two weeks to publication day… 😬 Where did the time go?
Still so much to tell you about the book – bios, tropes and more – but this is the first of a few inspirations behind the sporting side of the story.
eBook available to pre-order for just 0.99
amzn.to/4jGCbdK
Still so much to tell you about the book – bios, tropes and more – but this is the first of a few inspirations behind the sporting side of the story.
eBook available to pre-order for just 0.99
amzn.to/4jGCbdK
April 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Somehow, it’s only two weeks to publication day… 😬 Where did the time go?
Still so much to tell you about the book – bios, tropes and more – but this is the first of a few inspirations behind the sporting side of the story.
eBook available to pre-order for just 0.99
amzn.to/4jGCbdK
Still so much to tell you about the book – bios, tropes and more – but this is the first of a few inspirations behind the sporting side of the story.
eBook available to pre-order for just 0.99
amzn.to/4jGCbdK