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Grant Kempster, author of Dead on Time to be released by Sphere on January 10th 2027. I walked into the novelist’s world a little bewildered and unsure of my own capabilities, despite having written in one way or another for many years prior. From the moment we began discussing my first book, Sally welcomed me with open arms, allowing me to feel safe and secure in my own abilities. Every

Sally O-J has been my book doctor for my debut novel and the two of us hit it off immediately. If an editor is a critical friend, then she criticises so winningly – with such sympathy, insight and good humour – that she makes me laugh at my weaknesses, and opens my eyes to new possibilities in my writing. My original draft, which was unwieldy and lacking focus, was whipped