About Anna
I’ve loved writing ever since I was a little girl. From penning newspapers for my teddy bears, to writing stories in notepads with novelty pens, and from tapping away on my first typewriter as a teen, to blogging in adulthood.
My former food blog, Word In Veg Ways, was award-nominated and I now write a lifestyle blog Notae de Vita, in which I write about middle-age life.
I’ve written articles on a variety of subjects for a wide range of magazines and newspapers, and have made guest appearances on many radio programmes.
In autumn 2025, I released my first fiction novel, 'It's Never Really Over', about five women and their interconnected life stories.
Since its release, it has received many 5 star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, as well as receiving the top accolade of 5 Star Winner in the Open Book Awards! I can't wait for you to read it!
If you’re interested in finding out more about me, follow me here or on Instagram - @annabykwriter or @notaedevita - or get in touch via the Contact page.
My Book
'It's Never Really Over' is my first novel, released in autumn 2025.
A plot summary is below, as well as link to where you can purchase it from.
I would love you to read it and get to know 'my girls' - Jane, Roni, Layla, Glenda and Kirsty who have a chapter each and tell you, the reader, their stories.
To find out more about how my novel went from initial conception to a published book, take a look at my Blog tab above.
It's Never Really Over
Five women, five stories, five reasons why it's never really over.
Five women tell their life story, both what happens and what cover have been. The lost lovers, fortunes, failures, missed opportunities, and the connections that link them all together, either knowingly or not.
Their stories show how fate pushes you to where you need to be, whether you like it or not, and how, when it comes to certain aspects of their lives, it's never really over....
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Stockists:
The Heath Bookshop, Kings Heath, Birmingham
Warwick Books, Warwick Town Centre
Kenilworth Books - Warwickshire
Available via Amazon. Click the Amazon icon below to purchase your copy!
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2026 - Amazon.co.uk
Format: Paperback
What a journey these women had .
The characters feel believable enough that you can imagine meeting them in real life .
It is the kind of book you pick up meaning to read for ten minutes and suddenly it is midnight and you are still going.
I couldn’t wait to read what the next chapters would bring .
Was such a Captivating read from start to finish
Great story and cleverly written . I couldn’t put it down
Brilliant
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
A meaningful read that's honest and relatable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2025 - Amazon.co.uk
Format: Paperback
I was hooked from the start, I couldn't put the book down. The writing is simple yet emotional, making it easy to connect with the characters and their struggles.
A thoroughly good read!
Review
5.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting and uplifting!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2026 - Amazon.co.uk
Format: Paperback
A story about how the past can shape your life, but also how female friendships can lift you up, inspire resilience and give you inner strength to pursue your own potential.
A great read about everyday women finding their inner voice. Captivating, heart-warming and funny. I would recommend this book to everyone, it will leave you with a feeling of positivity and a reminder that it's never too late to start living your life!
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Forthcoming Events
Details of forthcoming events & appearances
5th December 2026 - AM
Author Talk - Olton Library
Olton, Solihull
24 October 2026 - 12:00 - 13:00
Author Talk & Book Signing
Rugby Literature Festival
Warwickshire
17 October 2026 - 10:30 - 11;30
Author Talk - Dickens Heath Library
Dickens Heath, Nr Shirley, Solihull
11 October 2026 - Time TBC
Author Talk & Book Signing
Southam Literature Festival
Warwickshire
13 September 2026 - 11:30 - 12:30
Author Talk
Sutton Coldfield Literary Festival
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
12 September 2026 - All day
Book Extravaganza (Book Fair)
Uffculme Centre, Moseley, Birmingham
***Past Events***
18 July 2026 - 11:00 - 13:30
Book Signing Meet & Greet
Script Haven (Shop)
Worcester
3 July 2026 - 18:30 - 19:30
Author Talk - Hockley House
Hockley Heath, Nr Solihull/Lapworth
28 June 2006 - 11:00 - 13:00
Briar Cottage Moorings Canal Shop
(Behind The Boot Pub - Old Warwick Road)
Lapworth, Nr. Solihull
6th June 2026 10:30 - 11:30
Guest Author - Balsall Common Library
Nr. Solihull, Warwickshire
23 April 2026 - 19:30 - 20:30
Author Talk - Fleur de Lys
Lowsonford, Warwickshire
18 April 2026 - 10:30 - 13:30
Book Signing - Kenilworth Books
Warwickshire
7 March 2026 - 10:30 - 11:30
Guest Author - Solihull Library
Solihull
1 March 2026 - 11:30 - 14:00
Silent Book Club Birmingham
All Bar One - Brindleyplace
14 February 2026 - 11:00 - 12:00
Guest Author - Kings Norton Library - Birmingham
31 January 2026
Guest Author - Shirley Library
Solihull
18 December 2025
Bora Coffee Book Club - Guest Author
Solihull
25 November 2025
BBP Reading Club - Guest Author
Birmingham
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