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Behind the scenes of Habitat Man
Shortlisted for BBC Radio 4 adaptation, you can learn about the author and find out more details (including the infamous Random Recipe Generator), audio clips, book club questions, research, etc. over here.
What people have said about Habitat Man
“A tale of lust, gardening, love and compost: a hilarious page turner” Dave Goulson, author of ‘The Garden Jungle: or Gardening to Save the Planet’ and the newly released ‘Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse.’
“Habitat Man is both great fun (with such an engaging cast of characters) and a delightful reflection on the ways we live – and the ways we die! – at a time when more and more people are grappling with today’s environmental challenges.” Jonathon Porritt (Forum for the Future)
“A charming romp that makes you think! Mid-life crisis meets environmental awareness in this rom-com for the 21st Century.” Michael Jecks, author
“A natural storyteller” Writing.co.uk
Truly lyrical and a joy to read” Mark Laggatt, author
“Superbly written romance with a lovely touch of humour” Helen Baggott, author
About the Author
D.A. Baden is Professor of Sustainability at the University of Southampton and has published numerous book chapters and articles in the academic realm, and several novels. Her first work of fiction was the eco-themed rom-com ‘Habitat Man’ (2021), followed by ‘The Assassin’ in 2022. She edited the anthology, ‘No More Fairy Tales: Stories the Save Our Planet’ and contributed several stories. She wrote the script for a musical, Fidel performed in Southampton and London in 2016, and has written three other screenplays. Her TV script ‘The Assassin’ won the Writing Climate Pitchfest’ in 2024. A play adapted from it ‘Murder in the Citizens’ Jury’ was performed in 2024. Denise set up the series of free Green Stories writing competitions in 2018 to inspire writers to integrate green solutions into their writing (www.greenstories.org.uk). Denise has worked with BAFTA and other organisations on the #ClimateCharacters project and is listed on the Forbes list of climate leaders changing the TV and film industry. You can find out more at her website or follow her on LinkedIn.
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Reviews
“A tale of lust, gardening, love and compost: a hilarious page turner”
Dave Goulson, author of ‘The Garden Jungle: or Gardening to Save the Planet’ and the newly released ‘Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse.’
“Habitat Man is both great fun (with such an engaging cast of characters) and a delightful reflection on the ways we live – and the ways we die! – at a time when more and more people are grappling with today’s environmental challenges.” Jonathon Porritt (Forum for the Future)
“A charming romp that makes you think! Mid-life crisis meets environmental awareness in this rom-com for the 21st Century.” Michael Jecks, author
“A natural storyteller” Writing.co.uk
Truly lyrical and a joy to read” Mark Laggatt, author
“Superbly written romance with a lovely touch of humour” Helen Baggott, author
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Midlife crisis meets eco-fiction in this heartwarming romantic comedy
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Educational and fun – a very easy read and was sad to finish it. Would be a good one for book clubs