"A breathless, at times dark, tale of life on the road. It might well be one of my favourites of the year so far. And for that, I award it a five-star review."
Reedsy Discovery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rated 'Must Read'.
About Me
I’m a winner of the Gertrude Stein Award in Fiction. Twice nominated for a Pushcart by American universities.
I write plays, screenplays and lyrics. ‘The Next Big Thing’ is my first novel.
Content Warning
I think that fiction should be a safe space from which to examine unsafe spaces.
I know not everyone agrees with that, so I want to give fair warning.
This novel is a dark satire of the music industry. It explores aspects of sex, sexism, drugs, suicide, and death. Please consider this before proceeding to read.
People Make Mistakes
‘People Make Mistakes’ is a key lyric in the novel.
My brother turned it into a song. Check it out above, as well as his other music.
Available on Amazon in paperback and eBook.
Fame. Fortune. Total chaos.
Danny McAllister has everything he ever wanted—sold-out tours, A-list parties, and a drug-fuelled rush that never stops. But the spotlight’s fading fast.
His bandmates are getting the glory. The paranoia is kicking in. And Danny’s spiralling out of control.
Desperate to stay centre stage, he’ll do whatever it takes—burn bridges, betray friends… even push his rivals over the edge. When sabotage turns deadly and guilt becomes impossible to drown out, Danny’s forced to face the wreckage he’s caused—and the cost of chasing fame at any price.
The Next Big Thing is a dark, razor-sharp satire of celebrity culture, ambition, and the crash that follows the high. Perfect for fans of bold, unfiltered fiction that hits hard and cuts deep.