The Healing Season of Pottery

Summary: A heart warming and irresistible novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, perfect for the growing trend of feel-good Korean fiction. A heart warming and irresistible novel about the rejuvenating power of pottery, for fans of Before The Coffee Gets Cold and What You Are Looking For Is In The Library.--Jungmin is down on her luck. She's worked tirelessly as a screenwriter her whole life, and has finally burnt out.But after months of isolation, she realises it's time to make a change, and ventures out into the streets near Seoul. When she stumbles upon a pottery workshop, a new world opens up to her.Leaning into the joys of her craft, Jungmin’s heart is slowly warmed by the kiln’s intense heat. Everyone at the workshop has their own story to tell, and as summer ebbs to autumn, autumn to winter, winter to spring, wounds begin to heal. Pot by pot, plate by plate, Jungmin discovers that as her hands become busier, her mind becomes calmer and her heart opens up like never before...From a rising literary talent, this is a story of new friends and old practices; of finding community with loved ones and with yourself, and of what happens when you finally slow down in this fast-paced world. THE BOOK: The perfect feel-good story - facing challenges in her life, our loveable protagonist finds peace in the healing power of pottery, craft and new friendships.THE MARKET: This combines the narrative drive of Before the Coffee Gets Cold (TCM: 9k HB), the coming-of-age journey of Convenience Store Woman (TCM: 96k PB) and the story of second chances seen in Matt Haig's The Midnight Library (TCM: 102k HB)INCREDIBLE INTERNATIONAL BUZZ: Brilliantly timed for the rising trend in Korean fiction, this will be published simultaneously in twenty territories, most of which were acquired in pre-empts.UP-AND-COMING AUTHOR: Yeon Somin is a rising literary talent in Korea, where she has been awarded the prestigious New Writer's Award for her debut, Lazy Kinko. Clare Richards is an award-winning translator, whose work has hit bestseller lists worldwide.Author Bio: Yeon Somin is a rising literary talent in Korea who has made her mark in both literary and television writing. She has received multiple accolades for her writing, including the prestigious Korea New Writer's Award. Yeon is an active contributor to the Brunch writing community and has worked as a freelance television writer for major networks. During her free time, she finds solace in the art of pottery.