About the Author

Ericka Waller lives in Brighton with her husband, three daughters, dogs and a hairless cat. Previously, she worked as a blogger and columnist. Her first novel, Dog Days, was widely praised by authors and reviewers alike. Goodbye Birdie Greenwing is her second novel.
Twitter: @erickawaller1 IG @erickawaller1
Website: www.erickawaller.com

Reviews

'Funny, sad, gritty and beautifully told, this story will make you look at life again and appreciate the small acts of kindness that make everything worthwhile.
*HAZEL PRIOR, author of Away with the Penguins*

A charming, surprising and moving story of three troubled characters' encounter with love, grief, healing.

*CLARE CHAMBERS, author of SMALL PLEASURES*

'Moving, uplifting, full of charm and warmth, [Dog Days] gave me much paws for thought. Such great characterisation, too - by the end, George, Dan et al felt like family!
*EMMA STONEX, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS*

A Russian doll of a book that twists and tugs each outer husk, revealing delicate and poignant inner layers.
*BETH MORREY, author of SAVING MISSY*

Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant, Ericka Waller's wonderful debut is both laugh out loud funny and immensely moving. Definitely one of my favourite novels of 2021, Dog Days is an absolute delight.
*AJ Pearce, author of Dr Mrs Bird*

The kind of charm readers will recall from Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine... a welcome balm for anxious lockdown minds... the book is gentle but poignant, moving but uplifting, suffused with different kinds of love and loss.
*VANITY FAIR*

[A] Touching and thoughtful debut novel
*RED*

Hilarious and moving, it recognises the unconditional love of dogs and their ability to make the world a better place
*WOMAN'S WEEKLY*

If you enjoyed Beth Morrey's Saving Missy, you'll love this...both hilarious and moving.
*Woman and Home*

Easy to read and witty but full of pathos and sadness, this tightly plotted tale will bring you joy.
*BEST*

Tender, humorous and hopeful
*LISSA EVANS, author of V for Victory*

Dog Days is a beautiful novel, filled with poignancy and humour. Ericka Waller looks closely at life with all its ghosts and new beginnings, finding glitter in the dark and hope where there is healing.
*Rónán Hession, author of Leonard and Hungry Paul*

A beautifully written book... it's very hard to believe it's a debut novel. Ericka Waller peels back the layers of life and delves deep into the highs and lows of mental health, of loss, and of love.'
*NEW BOOKS MAGAZINE*

This was such an emotional read and the perfect mix of humour and heartache
*GOOD HOUSEKEEPING*

Both joyful and heartbreaking
*HEAT*

Deftly drawn... a warm debut about loss, healing and making new connections
*MAIL ON SUNDAY*

We loved this heartwarming story
*CLOSER*

Weaves together tales of man's best friend helping in the darkest days
*HELLO! magazine*

Waller's tormented, endearing and intriguing characters cross paths as they walk dogs on the Sussex Downs in a bittersweet, touching novel of waggy tails, wet noses and tear-filled eyes.
*SAGA*

A charming novel that focuses on the healing properties of man and woman's best friend
*Choice Magazine*

Waller has a lyrical way of weaving words that perfectly encapsulates a feeling or thought ... Funny, sad and reassuringly sage, Dog Days is a story of humanity, family and life.
*Culturefly*

A glorious read full of love and humour
*THE IRISH EXAMINER*

Combines two total opposites - sorrow and joy. The way Waller makes the two work together is outstanding
*FEMALE FIRST magazine*

A charming novel that focusses on the healing powers of man and woman's best friend
*CHOICE Magazine*

With its tightly plotted twists Dog Days is an exhilarating, at times even vertiginous ride... The mix of human passion and canine good sense works triumphantly..
*Ed Stourton, author of Diary of a Dog Walker*