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Tina Cooper

Author – Founder of Creative Hats Press – Agent, Writing Coach and Creative Non-Fiction Specialist

Tina Cooper is a UK-based author and contributor within the Fantastic Writers creative collective. She writes personal essays, creative nonfiction and reflective pieces that blend humour, imagination and everyday observations.

Tina’s work is best known through her book One Sock in the Bath & The Ceiling Snail and her contributions to community-focused anthology projects.

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About Tina

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Tina encourages everyone into her literature parties with creativity as the guest of honour, she makes sure writers and readers leave with a good laugh and a story worth repeating!

Tina’s writing tends to blend everyday humour, reflective thought and gentle absurdity — perfect for readers who enjoy personal essays or creative memoir-like pieces.

One Sock in the Bath & The Ceiling Snail in particular has been noted for its playful title and accessible tone, making it a unique, personable read.

Her work in anthologies highlights versatility across genres — from poetic vignettes to thoughtful reflections — and aligns Tina with a community of emerging and independent writers.

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Early Work

One Sock in the Bath and The Ceiling Snail

Tina’s book One Sock in the Bath & The Ceiling Snail was published in April 2025

It sits within the memoir, essay and creative nonfiction space.

This title reflects Tina’s voice and worldview — a collection of thoughts, mini essays and observations that are warm, quirky and rooted in the everyday. According to some seller descriptions, it’s intended to be light, personal reading that brings a smile or a moment of recognition to the reader.

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Collaborations

Fantastic Writers & Where to Read Them

A collaborative anthology, this book celebrates the craft of emerging authors, bringing together poetry, prose and life writing from creative talents connected through the Fantastic Writers collective.

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Collaborations

Phantom Fables

This genre-blending collection of ghost stories, poems and short fiction mixes haunting themes with imaginative flair — showcasing Tina’s range and her ability to work with other creatives to craft compelling narratives.

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Collaborations

Down the Inkwell

Another anthology Tina contributed to, this work captures a range of writing styles and creative approaches from Fantastic Writers, illustrating her interest in supporting broad literary expression.

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Collaborations

Elephant in the Room

Part of Tina’s collaborative creative efforts, Elephant in the Room brings together voices from the Fantastic Writers group. Its purpose blends storytelling with community fundraising and creative exploration.

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About Creative Hats Press

Creative Hats Press is the home of the original Grab Book – compact, accessible books that bring fresh ideas to life. Designed to be read in 2-4 hours, Grab Books make literature portable and approachable while elevating independent voices and supporting creative communities.

Below meet our team of first published writers who created and continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the publishing business that is Creative Hats Press. We are grateful to every single person who chooses to collaborate with us. We are thankful for all the connections we make whether you bring new talent, join our courses, follow and support our socials, carry out guest lectures/talks or supply us services and projects.

Thank You

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Nicola Warner

The Ego Effect

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Tina Cooper

One Sock in the Bath

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L J Green

Haunted

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Bob Bootman

The Wind Blew Fiercely

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Martyn Kempson

Blots, Plots and Scribbles

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Paul Clark

Woods, Words and Whimsy

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Mina Mah

Rolling Pumpkin

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Joe McDermott

The Phantom Fables

Tina engages with readers and fellow writers through her Facebook presence at https://www.facebook.com/onesockinabath, where she shares updates, writing insights and personal reflections with her audience.

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