Chrissie Harrison

ALLi Author Member

Location: United Kingdom (the)

Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Womens Fiction, Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Historical Fiction, Humour, Romance

Skills: Reading/Literary Event, Press/Media Interview

I’ve been a writer since 1991. I began with science fiction, inspired by Asimov, Iain M Banks, and numerous film and TV canons. After a few years creating screenplays across several genres, in 2004 I branched out into playwriting and have had several productions professionally performed. This background is instrumental in my ability to produce realistic, compelling dialogue in my books.
My first self-published novel was 2012’s space opera Sacred Ground. I then moved into the near-future sci-fi genre, and the Enna Dacourt pentalogy was completed in 2023.
I have always drawn inspiration from the big screen, and 2019’s quirky romantic black comedy Tow Away Zone owes much to the film canon of the Coen Brothers. This has been my most well-received book to date, and spawned two sequels in what became the Sunrise trilogy.
My first historical fiction novel, Signs Of Life, was published by my imprint, Valericain Press, in 2023.
In 2023, I returned to my passion for writing accessible humour and am devoting future efforts to romance & romantic comedies. The first of these, Floored, is published in April 2024 under my pen name Chrissie Harrison. A second romcom will follow in October 2024.
I live on the outskirts of London with my family and work as a video editor and producer. I’m a member of the UK Society of Authors and the Romantic Novelists Association. Whilst I’m neurodiverse, I really enjoy meeting fellow authors and swapping insights about our writer careers.

Chrissie Harrison's books

Floored

FLOORED is a charming, funny and sweet romantic comedy guaranteed to give you a lift.

Hannah and Drew work in the same office.
Hannah and Drew use the same elevator.
Hannah and Drew certainly aren’t looking for love.
They haven’t even met.
Yet something is happening…

Amiable TV production accountant Drew turned his back on dating after the death of his fiancée, an incident which cemented his longstanding elevatophobia. When Drew moves home and workplace, hoping for a fresh start, he hears a voice in the office lift telling him to “be careful”.
Is it his fevered imagination, the ghost of his fiancée, or someone playing a cruel prank? Quickly, he becomes desperate, foolish… and unexpectedly smitten.

Cute, sparky but shy Hannah wouldn’t mind finding romance, but keeps choosing the wrong boyfriends. Her innate social anxiety, deepened by bad experiences with a preying boss, is a huge barrier to dating anyone new.
To expose her boss’ antics, she must be lucky and smart. However, talking to a sweet but hapless co-worker isn’t the answer… is it?
Slowly, a relationship blossoms alongside a shared determination to bring justice to their workplace, risking everything.

Yet, they can’t possibly risk meeting in person… can they?
And if they do, will their daring plan succeed, or will it jeopardise the happiness they’ve found with each other?

This wonderful, laugh-out-loud, will-they-won’t-they romcom is perfect for those who loved Laura Jane Williams’ “Our Stop”, Beth O’Leary’s “The Flatshare”, or Sally Thorne’s “The Hating Game”.


Praise for Floored:

“This book of yours is fantastic! It’s so well written, witty, funny, and the story kept me wanting to know more every single minute. I absolutely love the dynamics of Drew and Hannah’s relationship. It’s such a well-thought-out plot, and I love how everything falls into place at the end.” - Editor

“I’ve just finished reading Floored and absolutely loved it. I loved the relationship between Drew and Hannah as they both overcame their (realistic) problems. The comedy throughout was fantastic; I don’t think there was a second that I didn’t have a smile on my face. It’s a great romance, with lots of extra strands to it to keep the reader entertained and excited.”- Reader & romance author

“You have such a warm comedic voice.” - Bookouture

Signs Of Life

Arizona, 1878. When longtime widower Earl finds an injured deaf youth on the prairie, he reluctantly decides to help the boy as compensation for not being there to save his own wife and baby from a Mojave raiding party years earlier.

He lodges the youngster, “Bill”, with a local widow, Laura, whose daughter is deaf. Soon, sign language and shared loss deepen their friendship and begin his healing. Together, they stand firm against the town’s prejudices, led by the boorish Mayor Potter.

But just when Earl believes his life has turned a corner, and he is ready to embrace love for this new woman, he learns the truth about his lost family.
As his dark past threatens to return, Earl must face his guilt and prejudice or risk losing everything again.

Can Earl overcome his past failings and face down danger?
Will Laura’s kindness and faith be repaid?
Can the boy’s mistakes be fixed?
Will love prevail?

Tow Away Zone

When a travelling salesman stumbles upon a secret town, he must choose between love and a long-held promise of untold riches.

Why is the Arizona town of Sunrise not on any map?
Why is it festooned with neon lights?
Is it the answer to a travelling salesman’s 12-year dream of promotion?

Beckman Spiers is a grey man in a grey world — and he’s happy with that. After twelve years of routine and grind, he’s again fighting to become The Pegasus Corporation’s lauded Number One Salesman of the Year. Legend has it, Number Ones get so rich, they never work again. With only one week to go, Beckman is gaining on his nemesis, smooth-talking Tyler.

When a chance blowout on a deserted Arizona road leaves Beckman stranded, the enigmatic Saul arrives and tows him to the curious neon-lit town of Sunrise.
Here, he meets the glamorous Lolita, sparks fly, and his fortunes change. He can’t fall in love with her, of course – she’s already engaged. And he’s not stopping for more than a night… is he?

Yet, Beckman accidentally discovers that Sunrise’s small-town charms conceal secrets. Soon, his once monochrome world becomes a colourful one filled with fraught friendships, private investigators, and an unexpected shot at romance.

What will he have to do to reach Number One?
And if he wins, will he turn his back on love?

In this stylistic and mysterious romantic comedy, meet the most unique characters and get pulled into the colourful world of Sunrise.


“A gripping yarn - quirky characters, a pacy plot and a setting like you've never read before. A fun ol' read.”
- Paul Kerensa, Comedian & British Comedy Award-winning TV writer – Miranda, Not Going Out

“I struggle to compare this book with others. The words 'unique' and 'inventive' come to mind. The dialogue is well-crafted and funny, the characters are wonderfully individual, and the narrative is a kaleidoscope of colourful drama. This book will stick with you.” – Reader

“First of all, Towndrow has an amazing grasp of his prose. It’s funny, it’s witty, it’s hilarious in places, and it’s also quite serious if need be. I have to say I’m blown away by it.” – Book blogger

“An original and inventive storyline and a variety of three-dimensional characters that you will genuinely care about… dialogue sharp enough to shave with… well-paced and bubbling with humour.” – Reader

"The narrative keeps you gripped, and there is drama and comedic moments a-plenty! An easy and pleasant read from start to finish." – Reader

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