For many authors, releasing their first book in the middle of a pandemic and nationwide lockdown would be seen as far from ideal. After all, our present situation dictates that you can’t have launches, signings or book festivals. But for Sarah Crosby, releasing her first book, Five Minute Therapy, without all the customary hoopla has proven to be something of a blessing in disguise.
“I really don’t know any different and I think part of me is almost glad it is this peeled-back version of a launch or a publication, particularly for the first one, because I tend to shy away from putting my face out there too much,” says Crosby. “This definitely suits my more introverted ways rather than doing the signings and stuff.”