Mo Fanning
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: Commercial Fiction, LGBTQ+, General Fiction, Womens Fiction, Humour, Romance, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery
Mo Fanning is a Birmingham-based novelist whose character-driven fiction explores the complexities of love, identity, and human connection through the lens of LGBTQ+ experiences. With his signature blend of humour, heartbreak, and hope, Fanning creates deeply relatable characters whose journeys reflect the universal search for belonging in an often-challenging world. Drawing inspiration from his Midlands roots, Fanning infuses his writing with authentic voices and settings that resonate with readers seeking stories that celebrate the beauty of imperfection and the transformative power of resilience. His innovative narrative approaches and genuine emotional depth have earned him a dedicated following among readers who appreciate contemporary fiction that balances entertainment with meaningful exploration of human relationships. When not writing, Mo lives with his husband Mark and their beloved Labrador Ernie, continuing to find inspiration in the streets, stories, and people of his beloved Birmingham. Mo’s books, like his latest novel Rainbows and Lollipops, speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world or build a family of their own choosing.
Mo Fanning's books
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Lisa Doyle is fine. Absolutely fine. Her best friend is getting married. Everyone else seems settled. And Lisa is very much not. She doesn't need a boyfriend. She just needs people to stop looking at her like that. So, four glasses into a bottle of wine, Lisa announces her own engagement. To a man called Brian. A man who doesn't exist. Unfortunately, Brian also happens to share a name with her very married boss. At first, the lie feels like a solution. The questions stop. People relax. Lisa enjoys the strange freedom of being seen as "sorted". But fake engagements have a habit of growing legs. Wedding plans are made. Expectations build. And as the imaginary groom takes on a life of his own, Lisa has to decide how far she's willing to go to keep everyone else comfortable. With help from her actor flatmate, mounting pressure from family, and...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
When life deals you lemons, it's time to make lemonade. But what happens when the lemonade turns sour? In Rebuilding Alexandra Small, Mo Fanning crafts an inspiring and heart-warming tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of friendship. Alexandra Small has it all - a thriving career, a beautiful home, and a loving family. But when a devastating setback shatters her world, she's left to pick up the pieces and find her footing again. Unsure of her path forward, Allie embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge her, make her laugh, and open her eyes to the possibilities that lie ahead. As Allie navigates the complexities of life, she forges unexpected friendships, rekindles lost passions, and faces the ghosts of her past. Through it all, she learns that sometimes, hitting rock bottom can be the catalyst for rediscovering your true self and finding happiness where you least expect...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
PERFECT FOR FANS OF SOPHIE KINSELLA AND MARIAN KEYES Meet Lisa Doyle - box office manager, professional dinner-for-one expert, and quite possibly Manchester's last remaining singleton. At least, that's how it feels when she discovers she's the only one from her school year who hasn't got a ring on her finger. After one too many glasses of wine and a moment of social media madness, Lisa invents a husband. Not just any husband - an astronaut who saves children from lions in his spare time. It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time... But when her childhood friend Helen announces her engagement and asks Lisa to be maid of honour, things get complicated. Suddenly she's juggling a fake marriage that's spiralling out of control, her gorgeous-but-married boss Brian (who might just be interested in more than ticket sales), her gay best friend Andy (who's about to become an unlikely...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, LGBTQ+, Mystery
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Set against the backdrop of the troubled British summer of 2024, Rainbows and Lollipops weaves together three lives in a warm, witty, and unflinching story about love, loss, and the families we choose. When Jake met Tom, he thought he'd left Birmingham's gay bars behind forever-until a twist of fate lands him back in his childhood bedroom, sleeping under glow-in-the-dark stars. Vicky, an ambitious lawyer and lifelong loner, has her life meticulously planned-until threats emerge that no power suit or clever argument can fix. Lucy has planned every detail of her wedding down to the perfect petals-but "happily ever after" comes with a question mark. As secrets unravel and lives collide, Jake, Vicky, and Lucy discover that family isn't always blood-it's the people who show up when everything falls apart. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane, and Dolly Alderton, Rainbows and Lollipops blends biting social commentary with heartfelt...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, General Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
In Hollywood, every pavement star tells a story. Not all of them shine. Wannabe actor Kyle Macdonald is down on his luck. Working as a supply teacher in an inner-city Birmingham school, he's single again at 28, and sleeping in his childhood bedroom beneath a 'Hard Candy' Madonna poster. He gets a call claiming he drunkenly married top Hollywood director Aaron Biedermeier in Vegas six years ago. Rather than panic, he sees a golden ticket to fame and the life he's always fantasised about. But the glamorous veneer of Los Angeles - non-stop sunshine, celebrity actors and exclusive hotel suites - starts to crack, revealing a darker, corrupt underbelly to La-La Land. Kyle digs deeper into his so-called husband's past, unearthing disturbing allegations of abuse and underage sex parties. With the help of Biedermeier's fiancé, actor Noah Winters, he embarks on a cross-country race to unravel the mystery and expose...
Genres: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, General Fiction, LGBTQ+, Romance, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Sometimes the most unexpected voyage leads to the most important destination. Silas French never imagined he'd spend Christmas dressed as Santa on a gay cruise ship. At sixty-two, recently ghosted by his son and scraping by financially, he's desperate enough to take any job-even one that terrifies him. Ellen Gitelman is equally lost at sea. Seventeen years after 9/11 took her husband Otto, she's still afraid to truly live. Now a lupus diagnosis has shattered her hard-won sense of security, and joining her best friend Julia on an impulsive cruise feels like the most reckless thing she's ever done. Between the glittering waters of New York and Miami, these two wounded souls discover that healing comes from the most unexpected places. Surrounded by an unforgettable cast-Ken, the chain-smoking drag queen with a heart of gold; Father Bob, the priest with mysterious secrets; and a vibrant community of passengers each seeking...