GREY MATTERS
Grey Matters
Grey Matters is my first novel, published in November 2025.
Order Now!The book is about ageing in a world that tells us older women no longer matter. It challenges the narrative that women in later life have become irrelevant. Instead, it honours older women with their power, strength, wisdom, and even rage.
Odile, a French woman living in Edinburgh, may be getting older, but she refuses to fade away or conform to what is expected of her. Like her friends, old and new, Odile is a testament that mature women acquire their strength through the struggles of life.
She is determined to remain relevant and intends to live her precious life to the full - and very much on her terms.
Odile worked hard at leaving her past behind. With time, she forged her own path and raised her daughter, Rowan, singlehandedly, against the odds. Yet, the past has a habit of resurfacing, no matter what. Besides, what she calls her past belongs to her daughter too, and it is Rowan who will put Odile to the test.
Is Odile really the woman she thinks she is? Can she find her way of making things right and discover her own way of ageing well? Her quest begins...
Grey Matters offers a main protagonist who refuses to fade away quietly and instead looks for relevance and happiness, her way. The book movingly and honestly depicts the lives of women of a certain age, their friendships, and relationships.
Early reviews
Here’s what beta reviewers say about Grey Matters:
“Creatively and succinctly, the book depicts the lives of women of a certain age, portraying emotions movingly.”
“There are so many interesting strands in your novel and the contrast between light and dark is fascinating and startling at times.”
“The examination of women's friendships and relationships is uplifting and compelling.”
“The honesty shines through at all times.”
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