Wet Ink

What a celebration of female desire and empowerment. I loved Mitzy Barlow so much, and her Tupperware camouflaged storytelling brought me great joy … a must read – Jennie Godfrey
A humorous take on motherhood, sisterhood and feminism, you’ll never look at Tupperware the same again – Bonnie Garmus
Uplifting, powerful and full of joy, Wet Ink hits all the right spots. A triumphant celebration of women winning, of community and independence – Sarah Winman
Refreshing and powerful - a book that made me rage and cheer in equal measure, with characters that will stay with me. A brilliant, big impact book – Cressida McLaughlin
Utterly captivating! A deeply empowering read that transcends generations and leaves you energised to reclaim your power, voice and life. Abigail Avis writes with inimitable eloquence, weaving a story of sisterhood, audacity and liberation that lingers long after the last page. Wet Ink is unforgettable – Michelle Elman
Moving, charming, and inspiring. Wet Ink is a celebration of female courage, creativity and the power of writing your own story – Louise O’Neill
Lessons in Chemistry meets Masters of Sex … readers across the generations will find a heroine to root for in Mitzy Barlow. Uplifting, thought-provoking and fresh (it’s about Tupperware, after all) – Niamh Hargan
A dazzling novel about a resourceful a woman who transforms her claustrophobic everyday into a provocative and empowering future, Wet Ink is mischievous, hilarious, and deliciously fun. The community Mitzy Barlow creates will have you calling your friends to schedule a book club, a (spicy?) supper club, or even, maybe, a Tupperware party. If you love Annie Hartnett, Bonnie Garmus, or Kevin Wilson, prepare to meet your next obsession: Abigail Avis. – Katy Hays
I read Wet Ink in one afternoon. It’s so much fun, so gripping and genuinely moving as well. If you liked Lessons in Chemistry you’ll love this - which is about as high a piece of praise as I can give. Just brilliant. – Sophie Irwin
‘Abigail Avis has deftly and confidently entered the historical fiction sphere with a blockbuster that I quite literally could not put down … Through the 1960s women of her tale, Avis delivers a heartfelt, political, and important read (with a touch of spice!) that is only too relevant to modern-day readers, who will be cheering on its achingly relatable heroine. Insightful, at times infuriating, and wildly entertaining, Wet Ink is a breath of fresh air for every reader who has ever felt stifled by the parameters of motherhood. A cathartic triumph of a novel’ – Heather Marshall
The best exposé of Sixties sexual politics this side of Surbiton, combining tongue-in-cheek spice with a poignant dissection of marriage. A genius, entertaining read – Jo Leevers
A gorgeously readable and community spirited novel full of the spirit of rebellion. Brava – Georgina Moore

Abigail Avis is a London-based author with a keen interest in women that fell between the cracks of the swinging sixties, especially those who initiated domestic revolutions in surprising and brilliant ways. Her love of saucy stories began early, sneaking books from the adult section of the library as a curious pre-teen and she still proudly uses the Tupperware inherited from her Nan’s 1960s party stash. She has two young children, and studied and taught English literature before entering a fellowship with the Royal Literary Fund, which facilitated the writing of Wet Ink.

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