
My name is H. J. Worthington-Smith. I’m an author, co-founder of an independent press, co-host of the podcast Daggers and Daydreams and writing coach. On my website you can find details of my books and the support I provide to other authors.
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Are you feeling stuck? Do you have a great idea for a book but just can’t seem to motivate yourself to sit down and write it? Or maybe you’re a seasoned writer but you’re suddenly experiencing a block and can’t figure out how to get past it. Is that little voice in the back of your mind is telling you that you’re not good enough and you should just give up? Are you frustrated with the constant need to promote your work and struggle to come up with ideas for social media and marketing?
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My debut novel, Skin Deep, was published in November 2024 by Protea Press and is available to buy through the Protea Press website here.
“What if every mistake you made was permanently imprinted on your skin?”
Sixteen-year-old Auriel has always been the perfect citizen, hiding her true thoughts and feelings to produce perfect imprints. But when she’s forced to fight back in self-defense, a skull appears on her hand—the mark of a murderer. Now, she must choose between hiding or embracing the truth of who she really is.“Beauty is only skin deep” — but will Auriel find the courage to face her imprints?
Dive into a thrilling world of rebellion, identity, and self-discovery.
Available on Amazon as a paperback and ebook.
I’ve teamed up with romance author, Sophie E. Mills to support and empower other writers. We offer free writing and accountability sessions to help keep you on track to achieve your goals and are developing worksheets and programmes to help you take control of your writing career. We’ve also started a podcast called Daggers and Daydreams where we discuss all things books and writing. You can find out more on our website by clicking the button below:

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