Press Release - Literally PR Ltd - 29^thSeptember 2017

Solo Success at Coventry's Criterion Theatre

Local writer, Christine Ingall, publishes her debut book -

Solo Success! You CAN Do Things On Your Own

Coventry, United Kingdom: Coventry's Criterion Theatre was bursting with Solo Success stories last night (28^thSeptember 2017) at the official launch of a new book aiming to change the lives of the 7.7 million people living on their own in the UK. Friends, actors, theatre members, writers and journalists joined Leamington Spa-resident Christine Ingall to celebrate the publication of the unique, new, non-fiction, self-help book:Solo Success! You CAN Do Things On Your Own(Panoma Press, £10.99).

Fellow author, Sue Williams ('Believe You Can'), welcomed the guests and introduced Christine Ingall and her original book concept that provides a step-by-step guide to helping people who are fearful of being ‘visibly alone', and avoid doing things such as going to the theatre, for a coffee, or to a gig, unless they're in a couple or group. Christine spoke about her unique publishing story - from writer to author in less than 12 months, read from the book and sparked a lively debate about the difference between loneliness and being alone, as well as the good, the bad and the ugly of ‘solo' experiences.

Christine is hosting a private party for family and friends tonight (29^thSeptember) and has a range of signings and talks booked up in the Warwickshire and Coventry region over the coming months, to spread the word and ignite debate, ultimately helping people to conquer their fear, and build the confidence to pursue the things they enjoy doing (or think theycouldenjoy),whenthey want to do them, and most importantly,on their own.

Christine Ingall never expected to be single and live alone for more than 30 years, or that it could be so much fun and pass so quickly. She hasn't always found it natural or easy to pursue her hobbies and do the things she loves on her own. It's from this personal experience that Christine writes so warmly, openly and armed with tips, tricks and strategies.

Solo Successtakes the reader on a journey from preparation through to activity-specific advice and ideas to help your first solo experience go smoothly. It's the literary equivalent of a good friend holding your hand throughout the whole experience, until you eventually feel confident and happy enough to tackle something on your own.

‘In 2016, 7.7 million people lived alone in the UK, 54% of them were women and the largest proportion were aged 45 to 64.'

-- Office for National Statistics Statistical Bulletin: Families and Households in the UK 2016 (November 2016)

About the author

Christine Ingall was born in Lincolnshire and now lives a fulfilling and happy life in Leamington Spa. She trained as a teacher in Manchester University, and worked as a civil servant for 35 years, most recently supporting the unemployed and unskilled. Now retired, she actively pursues her interest in the theatre, is a member of The Criterion Theatre in Coventry, where she also taught drama, and enjoys singing with a local branch of The Rock Choir.

Who is this book for?

• People who live alone because they are single, unmarried, divorced, separated or widowed.

• People, as above, who realise that they live a shrunken life and want to get more out of it - toexpand it.

• People in a relationship who want more independence because they don't always want to do the same things as their partner.

Christine Ingall wants her book to help people to live a better and fuller life,

aSOLO SUCCESSful life

Notes to editors

Christine Ingall is available for interview, editorial commission and comment on topics such as the differences between loneliness and being alone, living alone, the fear of being ‘visibly alone' - and how to overcome it, tips and tricks to help people live an ‘expanded life' by doing more things alone, challenging society's perception of people who live alone, the growing trend of people - particularly middle-aged men and women - finding themselves living alone, and much more. Her next Solo Success book tackles the topic of travelling alone and will be released in 2018.

Copies ofSolo Success! You CAN Do Things On Your Ownare available for press review.

Title:Solo Success

Author:Christine Ingall

Genre:Self Help, Health, Family, Lifestyle, Divorce, Retirement Planning, Ageing, Bereavement

Publisher:Panoma Press

Publication date:28/09/17

Availability:Paperback, eBook, International distribution

ISBN:978-1784521172

Price: £10.99

Website:cjiwrites.com

Press folder:http://bit.ly/2eTaW0f(includes photos from the launch event)

Online profile:http://www.literallypr.com/public_relations/file/Christine-Ingall---Solo-Success.php

Twitter:@cjisolo

Facebook:cjisolo

For more information, editorial opportunities, interview requests or review copies please get in touch withpublicity@panomapress.com/ +44 (0) 7904801669