The Summer Season

Helen Gaskellis a freelance content designer who works primarily on GOV.UK projects. Recently, she led the content design for the government’s first public-facing AI project. Helen spent the first decade or so of her career at the BBC and in 2016 spearheaded an award-winning body positivity campaign that garnered millions of views across social media.

During the pandemic, Helen worked for Copenhagen-based Tactile Games as a writer for bestselling gameLily’s Garden(with over a million daily players) and penned the first sapphic romance storyline for a mobile phone game. She has spoken on narrative design for the Romantic Novelists’ Association and is the first games writer to be admitted as a full member.

Helen lives in Manchester with her daughter, cat, dog and husband (in order of precedence). When she’s not immersed in romantic novels, she’s usually halfway through one of many niche handicrafts.

Praise for Helen Gaskell: -

'A fun, fresh take on a Regency romcom that had me alternately cackling and swooning from the first page right up to the last' Virginia Heath -

'If, like me, you're desperately searching for something to scratch that Bridgerton itch, this captivating novel from Helen Gaskell is sure to hit the spot…A charming, witty romance guaranteed to make hearts race and fans flutter' MY WEEKLY -

‘Who hasn't dreamed about being transported back to Regency England? Nobody I want to be friends with. I had an absolute blast reading this funny and touching novel, discovering how Etta coped with living in a time long before M&S knickers were invented, and how Hetty coped with … everything. I cackled out loud in places, particularly when Etta sat down at the piano and belted out Hozier to an increasingly horrified audience of ladies and gentlemen' Emma Orchard -

‘A brilliantly fun time-slip, regency romcom that effortlessly weaves the lives of Etta and Hetty – despite their separation by two hundred years. The dual storyline was fresh and funny (chamber pot anyone?), the characters flawed and lovable. Devoured in one happy sitting!’ Michelle Kenney -

‘Helen Gaskell’s brilliant debut novel, The Regency Switch, is both charming historical romp and witty contemporary romance with just the right amount of spice’ Darcy McGuire -

‘What a fun ride! This magical debut from author Helen Gaskell hits all the right spots – funny moments, tender moments, body-swapping, magical realism, and some spice. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for an escapist book which will leave you feeling warm, fuzzy, and believing in the power of love’ Dana Hawkins -