We Wait for the Stars

A stunning debut; a tender and painful exploration of teenage love, bereavement and friendship. * Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line *
A vulnerable exploration of grief, friendship and first love. We Wait for the Stars will stay with you long after you’ve finished it. * Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love *
A breathtakingly real and tender portrayal of grief. * Anna Zoe Quirke, author of Sad Girl Hours *
A highly relatable and poignant story about a young girl’s journey with grief while navigating friendship, lost dreams and first love. Written in beautiful verse that whispers and sings, it will break your heart, mend it again and ultimately make it burst with love for your family, friends and the world. I loved it. * Emma Smith-Barton, author of The Million Pieces of Neena Gill *
I adored this book. The writing just sings! Suffused with love and light and longing, and absolutely nailing what it feels like to be seventeen. * Nicola Penfold, author of Where the World Turns Wild *
A tender exploration of love, loss and friendship - set to poetry which weaves like the coastline setting. Hamilton doesn’t shy away from the messy complications of a family navigating grief. * Olivia Levez, author of Silver *
A stunning novel in verse about the messiness (and beauty) of grief, relationships and first love. With unforgettable characters and a seaside setting that feels like home, Hamilton has created a work of art that pulled me in like the tide, unrelenting until the very last page. * Britney Brouwer, author of She’s a Knockout *
Beautiful and deep and written with totally relatable heart. * Stewart Foster, author of The Bubble Boy *

Bridget Hamilton (she/her) is a writer, podcaster, and creative practitioner. Originally from Kent, she moved to the North East of England for university, fell in love with the region, and decided to stay. She now lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her family and their cat, Scout.

Bridget is passionate about making storytelling accessible to everyone. Her work involves teaching creative writing in various settings, including schools, youth groups, community centres, and prisons. Her own writing explores themes of home, family, and identity.

She has produced work for organizations such as the Hexham Book Festival, Kielder Observatory, Poet in the City, and BBC Radio Three.

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