Talitha McQueen

writer of gothic fiction


Mrs Crowley

I am absolutely delighted to announce that my novel, Mrs Crowley has been long listed for the Page Turner Awards in the Screenplay – Book Adaptation Needed category.

Inspired by the true marriage of Aleister Crowley, this gothic novel reclaims the voice of Rose Edith Kelly, the woman he tried to erase.

Mrs Crowley is a reimagining of the life of Rose Edith Kelly the wife of magician, occultist, and poet Aleister Crowley. The story follows Rose from Belle Epoque Paris and the start of her romance with the handsome magician to their significant honeymoon in Cairo and to the depths of their tumultuous marriage played out in Boleskine Manor on the shores of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.

It is exciting that the screenplay judges see the potential in Mrs Crowley!

I am grateful to the amazing team at The Novelry who guided me along the way from idea to first draft and editing especially Louise Dean, Kate Riordan, and Gillian Holmes.



2 responses to “Mrs Crowley”

  1. birders-iciest0g@icloud.com avatar
    birders-iciest0g@icloud.com

    Hi Talitha!

    Many congratulations.

    I’m also working with The Novelry – debut psychological crime novel – still in edit…

    All best wishes Jonathan

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    1. Hi Jonathan,

      The Novelry is a fantastic place! I love psychological crime and look forward to reading your work one day.

      Talitha

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About Me

I am an Australian-born Londoner interested in the lost history of women. I have recently completed a MA in Creative Writing. I was long listed for the London Library Emerging Writers Programme in 2024 and my novel, MRS CROWLEY was long listed in the Page Turner Awards 2023.

Email: talithamcqueenwrites@gmail.com

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