Leighton Buzzard author dedicates her first book to her son

Helen Buckley's first book is being published by Austin Macauley publishers on Wednesday, October 30, and she is having a book launch two days later at the Happydashery, in Leighton Buzzard.

Star in the Shadows is a contemporary women's fiction story about a pop star trying to escape her past, and the family she loves and leaves behind. It's a story of fame, shame, family, and love.

The 34-year-old said: "The book is dedicated to my son, who is now six months old.

"Last year my husband and I were unable to have a baby, I started writing, it was my way of dealing with it.

"As I finished the book, I found out I was pregnant, it was our first try on IVF.

"The book is not drawn from my own experience, I am definitely not a pop star, but it deals with a rags to riches story about a girl who tries to hide her past from the public eye."

Helen is doing a book signing at Leighton Buzzard Market Bookstall from 10am till 2pm on Tuesday, November 5.

For more about Helen visit: www.buckleybooks.org.