Brenda Burling
Welcome to the home of all things Brenda Burling. She has featured in The Daily Mirror, Bella Magazine, That’s Life Magazine and on BBC Radio to name a few. Also, have you seen her appearance on EggHeads yet?
Take a look through details of past and future releases, as well as get to know Brenda herself.
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I am a mother, wife and full-time daydreamer; food lover, wine and whisky lover.
One of my greatest hobbies is people watching at airports, a great place for character inspiration.
Having often been asked what inspires me, I can only answer… everything. I write wherever and whenever I can, it is what makes me tick.
Mother’s Love is my sixth book and one I have been mulling over in my mind for a long time. I have written everything from articles to poems and even eulogies. My books range from positive, and with a good dose of humour, cancer support books to romance novels. I like to try different things.
It is the people around us, family, friends and
Mother’s Love is my sixth book and one I have been mulling over in my mind for a long time. I have written everything from articles to poems and even eulogies. My books range from positive, and with a good dose of humour, cancer support books to romance novels. I like to try different things.
It is the people around us, family, friends and those we love who shape us and help us to see life from different angles.
The Kings Arms
Come along to Meet the Artist!
On Saturday 22nd April 2023 Brenda will be attending Meet the Artist, alongside a local painter & pottery expe...
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Cambridge 105 Radio
Brenda is excited to be discussing Mother’s Love on Cambridge 105 Radio!
Listen out for her on Monday 3rd April at 10:30am.
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Julia's privileged and ordered world is turned upside down in a single day. The start of the catastrophic turn of events begins with a seemingly simple mobile phone malfunction, culminating in the disappearance of her children and husband.
Against the backdrop of Cambridgeshire countryside and Florida's relentless heat and countless tourists, Julia's search begins.
Deceived is the story of one woman's strength, ingenuity and inexorable courage to get back that which has been taken from her, by whatever means necessary.
A place to heal the soul… In the wake of her parents’ deaths, Cassie Monroe travels to Spain and memories of childhood holidays to consider her future and escape the void which threatens to consume her. The last thing she expected was to encounter the man who might be her soul mate and her salvation. A bright new world turned dark… Rex Macio falls hard for the grieving beauty, wanting nothing more than to care for her and make her a part of his life. Their time in Spain is idyllic, but their return to reality plunges them into a corrupt world of drugs, degradation, and murder. Rex cherishes Cassie, but his divided loyalties leave him powerless to halt their perilous slide down the slope of mutual destruction. One last chance to regain the light… Following a deadly turn of events, Cassie once again flees to Spain…but this time it’s to hide. Her security is once again shattered when a midnight intruder violates her sanctuary. Who is Alec Murphy, and what does he want? Will Cassie ever feel safe again, or will lies from the past destroy her once and for all?
You might think comedy and cancer are a bit like chalk and cheese. Good for a Grin wants you to think differently. A collection of short stories, this book is based on the real life accounts of men across the UK - all of them proving that cancer doesn't have to be the end of the world. These are real men, living real lives, who have felt the sting of cancer in their lives, either directly or through a loved one. Research has shown that men find it more difficult to talk about cancer - the symptoms, the effects, the impact it has on their lives. We hope that this book can go some way to changing that; there's nothing to be embarrassed about, there's no shame in it and there's no reason to feel alone. Laughter is a wonderful way to bring people together and help them feel comfortable, and this book is full of laughs. Written by Brenda Burling - author of the original cancer chronicle, Might Make You Smile, which focussed more on a female perspective - Good for a Grin puts the spotlight on men. These hilarious short stories have been written to lighten the mood, to crack a smile and to bring you to tears with laughter.
Might Make You Smile is a collection of short stories based on real events from real people living with or recovering from cancer. Written by Brenda Burling, with help from people all over the UK, Might Make You Smile is far from your typical book about cancer. Mainly because the focus here isn’t on the disease; it’s on the people. Might Make You Smile tells the stories that you don’t often hear. From getting funny looks on your commute because your eyebrows are green, to losing your wig and even getting your nipple shot off with a foam dart; Might Make You Smile really does cover everything. Often funny and always heartwarming, Might Make You Smile is the book that demonstrates that even The Big C comes with a sense of humour. Talking about the inspiration for the book, Brenda said: “The idea for Might Make You Smile came to me whilst listening to friends telling me of their experiences during cancer treatments,” Brenda says. “When a very close friend was diagnosed at the end of 2015 I knew I had to write the book. I had no idea how the concept would work other than a gut instinct and the desire to make anyone affected by cancer feel connected through sharing the experiences of others.” 10% of proceeds from sales of Might Make You Smile will be donated to the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity and Brenda is excited to be helping a cause close to so many with this book. “The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity has helped so many people I have spoken to and Brafternoon was closely linked to the charity too”. Brafternoon – a support group close to Brenda’s hometown in Essex – have been huge supporters of the project. Brenda has been involved with the group since finding out about them whilst helping a friend. “I already knew Anita, but discovered she also ran the Brafternoon support group and I took my friend along. Whilst there I announced my idea to the group explaining I’d already got some stories and would they be interested in contributing? Again the response was amazing.”
Phoebe’s quiet, sedate life in the Cambridgeshire countryside was about to take a turn she had no control over… It’s been Fifteen years, but it’s still important for Phoebe to mark the anniversary of her father’s death, its mystery and reflect on her past. Phoebe was the only person to see the strangers lingering at the graveside, laying flowers. She had to know who they were and what exactly had happened to her father all those years ago. Will Phoebe finally unearth the truth and all its consequences?
Mother‘s Love
Available from 23rd May 2023!
Family, however it comes, is bonded by love.
As an unmarried mother-to-be, Sal is determined to make the best of a bad situation, and decides to move away from the city to build a new life for herself and her baby. When she begins her new job at a small-town doctor’s surgery, she discovers people are less judgemental than feared, and new relationships are forged that transform her life forever.
Mother’s Love follows Sal’s journey through the peaks and troughs, tragedy and triumph of life and motherhood, and explores her unique relationships with each of her daughters – their lives intertwined by the tenuous bonds of love and sisterhood.
Where can I purchase your books?
All of Brenda’s books are available on Amazon.
Where are you based?
Brenda is based on the border of Hertfordshire & Essex.
Are you planning any events or book signings?
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