
About CP Bell
CP Bell is a storyteller whose lifelong passion for music inspired him to create a novel unlike any other. Growing up surrounded by the sounds of vinyl records, legendary artists, and enduring melodies, he developed a deep appreciation for the way songs become intertwined with life’s most meaningful moments. Every record tells a story, and every melody has the ability to transport people back to a specific place, person, or memory.
His debut novel, Vinyl Obsession: Side One – Follow My Yellow Brick Road, blends fictional drama with authentic historical events, creating an emotionally rich journey set in the heart of Blackpool. Drawing inspiration from the music, culture, and atmosphere of Britain’s most iconic decades, Bell captures the excitement of the Swinging Sixties, the changing social landscape of the Seventies, and the vibrant spirit of the Eighties.
Music is more than entertainment in his writing. It becomes a character in its own right, shaping emotions, revealing hidden truths, and guiding readers across a lifetime of memories. His storytelling explores the impact of family, trauma, love, justice, and the choices that define a person’s identity.
Bell writes with the hope that readers will revisit the songs that shaped their own lives, remember the moments attached to them, and lose themselves in a story where nostalgia and suspense exist side by side.
"I pride myself on meticulous research and an ambitious approach to create books that deliver an authentic yet imaginative experience of the past which my readers can lose themselves within their own personal nostalgia."
CP Bell
REVIEWS
Publishers Review
Dear Mr Bell,
RE: ‘Vinyl Obsession Side One: Follow My Yellow Brick Road’
Thank you for sharing your manuscript with us. We have completed our review and can confidently state that your work was a captivating and immersive read, the unique perspective makes for a pleasant difference, making the reader have a strong sense of familiarity with the character, keeping them hooked until the very last page.
The Editorial Team were keen to comment on the thrilling plot, with the descriptive language providing an atmosphere of suspense and tension. We feel that your work is very well researched and contains clear knowledge of that era that will appeal to a wide audience. Ultimately, we feel your work blends crime and music wonderfully and will be enjoyed by many.
Jude is a character you genuinely care about. Her pain, determination, and love for her family made every chapter meaningful. The way music connected each stage of her life was beautifully handled.
- Cecilia Barton
There is a wonderful balance of emotion, history, and mystery in this book. It made me smile at familiar songs and quietly reflect on how music connects to our own memories. I will definitely read the next installment.
- Maria Wade
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