June folds socks. She comments on Dallas she shops in the supermarket. She sits in the pub. Frank sees her, but he doesn't know why; nobody else does. Set in Airdrie, Scotland in the 1980s, Frank is a touching, bittersweet and gently humorous novel that explores how a father and daughter cope in grief. For Frank, holding on for longer is the least painful way to let go. For Jackie, it means losing herself in the music of the decade and seeking out a family of her own. But who is holding onto whom?

About the Author
Real name: Julie Patricia Hamill Birth place/date: Baillieston, December 13th 1971 Birthsign: Sagittarius Siblings: Rose Ann, Louise, James. All older Height: virtually and arguably 5 ft 2 Weight: 7 1/2 stone Eyes: blue Hair: brown Previous occupations: advertising Previous bands: Mr Birch and Mr Morris school band (backing singer) Favourite colour: yellow Favourite food: artichoke hearts Favourite drink: ginger beer, lots of ice Hobbies: Mozarmy. Music, books, jukeboxes, quizzes, dancing, hula hooping Pets: one schnoodle, Dolly Ambition in life: to make an album with Louise: Songs from the dogs Self description: an over-flowing cup of fluff High points of career: meeting Penny Reeves in Cardiff Favourite book: 15 Minutes With You by Julie Hamill Favourite film: Billy Liar, The Lost Boys, Sid and Nancy Favourite TV programme: Coronation Street, Mad Men, Sopranos TV personality: Terry Wogan Favourite actors: Tom Hardy, Alison Steadman, James Gandolfini Person you would most like to meet: Morrissey Most important possession: gumption Most hated record: Midnight Oil: Beds Are Burning Favourite bands: The Smiths, The Specials, The Cult, Depeche Mode Favourite singer: Morrissey, Kate Bush, Carole King Favourite LPs: World Peace Is None Of Your Business, Please, Kill Uncle Favourite singles: Velocity Girl, The Rattler, Promised Land, William, Hit First record you ever bought: The Tide Is High First live gig: The Smiths, Glasgow, 1985 Likes: reminiscing with Gillian, Elaine, Jack, Sharn, Babs & Caroline Dislikes: itchy labels, meat, cruelty Favourite animal: dogs Favourite person: Pat n Jimmy Heroes: Gerard, Sadie, Archie, my sisters, Julie Hes, Neil Wood Villains: Bernard Matthews Greatest embarrassment: having to hold my nose under water Self confession: I turn the music up when you're not looking First romance: Morrissey Favourite fun thing to do: Visit the Ramada crazy carpet in West Hollywood


Book Information
ISBN 9780995649576
Author Julie Hamill
Format Paperback
Page Count 194
Imprint Saron Publishing
Publisher Saron Publishing
Weight(grams) 192g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 125mm * 13mm