New book

In Her Own Time

Ten gentle stories of quiet courage

By Heather Naive · Kindle eBook & paperback

A bell above a shop door, a borrowed cardigan, a ring in a pawn-shop window, an autumn walk. Ten stories of finding the nerve, one small step at a time, and the kind people who make it easier.

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The ten stories

Every story is gentle, hopeful and non-explicit. Read the opening of each one free here, then carry on reading in the book.

The Dress Shop on Albany Street After twenty-eight years of hiding, Scott walks into a boutique on Albany Street and admits the dress is for him. Preview 4 min read
The Pretty Things Gran Violet hands Alfie a soft blue sweatshirt covered in bonneted rabbits, and something warm begins to flutter. Preview 4 min read
Rosemary’s Dress Shop Every Saturday Allan takes the bus to Ashton to gaze at the dresses in Rosemary’s window, longing to step inside. Preview 4 min read
The Ring in the Window Elliot hides his small silver treasures in a tin, until a shy, simple ring in a pawn-shop window draws him inside. Preview 2 min read
The Pink Sweater Nathan crosses the invisible line into the women’s section of a high street shop, where a soft pink sweater waits. Preview 3 min read
The Wardrobe That Knows Jacob inherits Great-Aunt Hester’s tall wardrobe, and one night it holds clothes in his size, and a blue blouse. Preview 5 min read
The Sleepover Secret At a midnight sleepover Mia does Kit’s eyeliner for a laugh, yet in the mirror he looks more like himself. Preview 3 min read
My Charity Shop Trips – The Blue Dress Too shy for the high street, a nineteen-year-old visits charity shops week after week, edging nearer the dresses. Preview 2 min read
A Quiet Courage – The Black Dress Late at night, when courage comes easier behind a screen, a long, soft dress from the sales goes in the basket. Preview 1 min read
The Autumn Walk A charcoal skirt, a burgundy jumper, ankle boots: in the mirror at last, she is whole and real, ready to step out. Preview 1 min read

Also by Heather Naive

Something of Her Own · Nine gentle stories of first steps
Finding Herself · Five sweet and sentimental stories of gender, discovery and acceptance