All In The Head

All In The Head & other tales with a twist is a compelling collection of 18 short stories gives an insight into the psychological response to human emotion. Judith Thomas introduces characters from around the world that have come together in one volume to share their personal experiences in their native countries. The varied themes and settings provide something unique for every reader.

At the end of the day such a worry is all in your head but it will soon be gone, just like mine!

The unexpected, surprising and relentlessly entertaining short stories comprise of imaginative plots that are set in various countries. The settings reflect the authors personal knowledge of global culture whilst capturing the buzz and atmosphere of both the mundane and the exotic. From observing French traditions to learning about the South American lifestyle, this collection exposes the lives of different individuals as they discuss the triumphs and downfalls of life in their native countries. Amongst the narrators there are women executives with hidden obsessions, elderly soldiers with a deep and terrifying past as well as assertive teenagers that confide in the reader.

The twists in the stories are fresh and unexpected. All In The Head is thought-provoking, funny and profound. This book will resonate with everyone in some way. I have experienced different cultures and locations throughout my life and wanted to combine fact and fiction in an original way, says Judith Thomas on the inspiration behind her book.

Judith Thomas was born in Wales but has lived in seven other countries including the Middle and Far East where, with compassion and insight, she has written, lectured and counselled on a variety of womens issues. Her doctorate focused on the pressures experienced by women in enclosed corporate lifestyles overseas. She holds degrees from British and American universities. Mother of three children and now launched in the USA, she lives with her husband in Windsor.