When We Were Alive Format: Paperback

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for meaning across generations.

In When We Were Alive, three interconnected narratives unfold: Bobby, a shy magician, grapples with love and friendship; William, haunted by the past, seeks solace from self-hate; and Myles, through letters, confronts a mother he's never known. Each character navigates the complexities of relationships, the burden of guilt, and the quest for beauty amidst sadness.

Set against the backdrop of World War II England and contemporary struggles, this literary fiction explores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring power of human connection. For readers who appreciate character-driven stories with historical and psychological depth, this novel offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience. Discover a world where love and loss intertwine, and the search for meaning transcends time.

Since attaining an MA in Film from Exeter University, C. J. Fisher has worked as a video editor, movie critic, social media manager, and creative content producer, as well as presenting talks on new media to charities and brands. In her free time she is an avid writer, illustrator and online content creator. C. J. vlogs as Ophelia Dagger, with over 30,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her first novel, When We Were Alive, was inspired by events in her own life.Visit C.J’s website at oldhotradio.com or follow her on Twitter: @opheliadagger