Bev Thomas is a mystery author who has made a name for herself in the literary world with her debut novel, "A Good Enough Mother." Although she has spent many years working in the psychotherapy and psychoanalytic field, she never anticipated that she would write her first book in this area. Instead, she initially focused on historical fiction for her early manuscripts. However, she eventually decided to set one of her novels in the world she had chosen as a career.
Thomas was drawn to the field of clinical psychology due to her fascination with people's behavior and motivations. When she began to write, she knew it was essential to create characters that made psychological sense. As a result, she was more interested in writing a psychological drama than a thriller. "A Good Enough Mother" is a story of motherhood, grief, and the complexities of the patient-therapist relationship. Thomas wanted to humanize therapists through her novel, showing that they have complicated lives just like the people they help. They are not perfect individuals, as they also have rebellious children, failing marriages, and other issues, but that does not prevent them from doing their jobs.
Bev Thomas worked as a clinical psychologist in the NHS for many years. Currently, she works as an organizational consultant in mental health and other services, living in London with her family. Thomas's novel delves into the therapy world, referencing critical ideas from Donald Winnicott and Melanie Klein, such as the "not good enough mother." Through her writing, she hopes to challenge people's perceptions of interpersonal relationships in various settings, including the home and other social and professional spaces. Additionally, the novel explores the limitations and aspirations of motherhood.