The Single Neighbour
New novel by Senta Rich
“A cleverly observed and deeply authentic novel about a marriage in turmoil, and the power the past can have over our present. Arresting and engaging… Convincing characters and layers of intrigue.”
– Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You
Out on 5 June 2025
Available to pre-order from Bloomsbury
Hotel 21
Debut novel by Senta Rich
Published by Bloomsbury 27 April 2023
‘A dark and joyous character-driven book.’
– Woman’s Weekly
‘As offbeat character studies go, this is as good as it gets.’
– Tanya Sweeny, The Irish Independent
Cosmopolitan’s Best Books to Read in April
Apple Books’ Best of the Month in May
Optioned for TV by Orion TV (MGM)
About Senta Rich
Senta Rich began her career as an advertising copywriter while also writing radio plays and articles for magazines. She then moved into the world of writing for film and TV and has a feature film in development.
Hotel 21, Senta’s her first novel, was published in spring 2023 and came out in paperback the following summer. Her second novel, The Single Neighbour comes out on 5 June 2025 and is now available to pre-order from Bloomsbury.
Senta has a BA (Hons) in Philosophy from Liverpool University. She has a strong background and interest in psychology with particular emphasis on Jungian psychology. She is originally from London but now lives in Dublin with her husband and son.
News & Press
Announcement: ‘The Single Neighbour’ now available to pre-order
I am excited to announce that my second novel The Single Neighbour, which comes out on 5 June 2025, is now available to pre-order from Bloomsbury.
Hotel 21 is out in paperback on 6 June
You can pre-order from Bloomsbury and Amazon where you can also find the Audible and Kindle editions.
Felixstowe Book Festival 25 June 2023- Authors Senta Rich & Laura Kay
At this year’s Felixstowe Book Festival meet Senta Rich and Laura Kay the authors of two sharp, funny, uplifting, heart-warming books about female friendship and new beginnings.
#Hotel21
I’m not on social media but my friends and family have shown me the pictures online and these are some of my favourites.
Hotel 21 Book Launch 27 April 2023
A big thank you to all who attended the launch of Hotel 21 at Dubray Bookstore on Grafton Street, Dublin.
Edinburgh Gliterary Lunch with Senta Rich and Carole Hailey
Gliterary Lunches celebrated two prize-winning authors, Senta Rich and Carole Hailey in Edinburgh on 25 April 2023 just a couple of days ahead of the Dublin launch of Hotel 21