Scripted
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  • Published: 6 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9780241676325
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $49.99
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Scripted

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Paperback
19 Jun 2025
EBook
6 Jun 2024
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6 Jun 2024
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6 Jul 2024
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A woman at a crossroads must rewrite her own story in the fiction debut by beloved writer and broadcaster Fearne Cotton

Jade Shaw has lost control of her life.

Pushed around by her warring family, and taken for granted by a boyfriend who's more interested in his \"brand\" than their relationship, she knows that somewhere along the path to being an adult she's lost her way. And she can't seem to find it again.


The last place she expects to discover answers is on the floor outside her flat. But there it is: a script. Containing her name, and her boyfriend Adam's - and depicting another huge argument in which Jade fails to stand up for herself. The weird thing is: this argument hasn't happened yet.

The row becomes reality. Jade tries and fails to find her voice. Then more scripts appear, predicting infuriating scenarios in which Jade's boss, mum, and bridezilla sister walk all over her.

Whoever is leaving these scripts knows Jade inside-out. But who is writing them? How are they able to predict her future so accurately?

And what can Jade do to re-write the script?
  • Published: 6 July 2024
  • ISBN: 9780241676325
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $49.99
Categories:

About the author

Fearne Cotton

Fearne Cotton is one of the UK's most in-demand TV and radio presenters, appearing regularly on Radio 2, Children in Need and BBC Music Awards. As a busy mum of two young children, Fearne knows the time pressures on parents and kids. She's passionate about involving children and families from all backgrounds in activities that can improve their health, mental well-being and promote a lifelong love of reading, and believes that being healthy needn't be expensive, time-consuming or difficult!

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Praise for Scripted

Just like Fearne Cotton herself, Scripted is life-affirming and deeply compassionate. But it’s also a cleverly conceived and funny novel which asks big questions about what it is to be the author of one’s own fate

Elizabeth Day

An impressive and thoroughly entertaining debut. All the ingredients for a great read are here: Scripted is fast paced and original, populated by a colourful cast yet delivering a thoughtful theme of finding one's feet and one's voice, of learning to say 'No' and standing up for oneself. Such as satisfying read, I really enjoyed it and would love to see what Jade (and Fearne) do next.

Freya North

A gorgeous read about the power of saying no. I devoured it in one sitting!

Poorna Bell

So smart, thoughtful and hope-filled. I loved it!

Daisy Buchanan

An entertaining and impressive read

Bella

Uplifting and heartfelt

Grazia

A great high concept novel . . . a smart and funny story about taking charge of your own life

Matt Haig

Filled with hope, this is a life-affirming, uplifting read

Hello!

Unique and entertaining

Woman & Home

A unique premise, thoroughly entertaining

Woman's Weekly

High concept premise . . . makes for attention-grabbing new take on themes of second chances and reclaiming personal power, while her thoroughly entertaining treatment of it keeps the pages turning

Woman