It’s a pleasure to be welcoming Robert Crane to Novel Kicks and the blog tour for his book as we shine a light on Take a Look at Me Now.

In Take a Look at Me Now, Robert Crane presents a story rooted in everyday moments during a difficult period. The novel captures what it feels like when normal patterns begin to shift.

When Carrie Welter experiences a mental breakdown, her son Bubby’s life becomes unmoored. At fifteen, he finds himself navigating a world stripped of certainty, while his mother retreats into her own struggle.

Bubby’s attempts to assert control lead to poor decisions and unintended consequences—embarrassment, strained relationships, and growing anger. Without a stable foundation, he begins questioning not just his present, but the gaps in his past.

His search for the father he never knew becomes a way to confront long-held questions about identity and belonging. Take a Look at Me Now captures the emotional weight of stagnation and the quiet tension of a family suspended between what was and what might be.

His latest novel, Take a Look at Me Now is available to buy on Amazon UK, Amazon US and Waterstones.

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