From stories to the page: Northamptonshire author Dominika Caddick on writing, life and lessons for the next generation

Based in Kettering, Dominika is the author of two novels, Holding On to Tomorrow and The Wish List, both available on Amazon. Her writing focuses on emotional honesty, complex characters and the moments in life that often go unspoken. Rather than dramatic twists for the sake of shock, her stories explore relationships, personal choices and the lasting impact they can have.

“I’m drawn to ordinary people facing difficult emotional moments,” Dominika says. “The kind of situations many of us recognise but don’t always talk about.”

Alongside her fiction, Dominika is currently working on a new and very different project: Dear Kids, Here’s Your Guide to Adulthood: Good Luck! You Will Need It. The book is intended as a light-hearted but honest guide for young people preparing to step into adult life. With a mix of humour, realism and encouragement, it aims to talk about adulthood without pretending it has all the answers.

With a bit of luck, the book will soon be available in several secondary schools in the Kettering area, offering students a relatable and reassuring voice as they face life beyond the classroom.

Writing has always been more than a hobby for Dominika — it’s a way of making sense of the world. Inspiration often comes from observing people, everyday conversations and moments that others might overlook. Her writing routine is less about a perfectly organised desk and more about seizing moments of creativity when they appear, usually accompanied by coffee and controlled chaos.

As a local author, Dominika is keen to connect with readers in her community and hopes her work shows that stories worth telling can come from anywhere — including Northamptonshire.

Her books, Holding On to Tomorrow and The Wish List, are available on Amazon by searching for Dominika Caddick.