Rosy Gee writes gripping British village crime fiction and psychological suspense. Drawing on her professional background as a legal assistant, her writing explores the dark secrets, complex motives, and hidden dangers lurking behind the picturesque hedges of rural England.
Based in a sleepy Shropshire hamlet very much like the settings in her books, Gee specialises in masterfully plotted whodunits packed with red herrings and jaw-dropping twists. Her debut crime novel, ‘The Mysterious Disappearance of Marsha Boden’, has been praised by readers for its suspenseful pacing and immersive, ‘unputdownable’ narrative.
A lifelong storyteller who believes reading is the ultimate escape from the noise of the modern world, she splits her time between gardening, golf and plotting her next mystery. Rosy also writes the popular weekly Substack, ‘Deadlines & Dead Bodies‘.
Rosy joined us in April 2026 on our Meet the Agent Retreat with Cathryn Summerhayes, read on to find out more about her experience…
Afon Dwyfor, Criccieth (Credit: Rosy Gee)
“Writing retreats were something that I had often considered, but never got around to doing anything about. To be honest, I didn’t know what I would get from one. The experience I had was a real eye-opener.
Having lost my beautiful sister last November to terminal cancer, as part of the grieving process and fulfilling a promise I made when we talked during her last few days, I am getting out there and living my best life. Angie’s words were ringing in my ears: ‘Go for it!’ So, I did. I came across the Meet the Agent Writing Retreat and signed up, before I could change my mind. As part of my writing journey, I have been pitching to agents and would love to be represented by one, so this tutored retreat looked ideal.
First of all, the weather was absolutely glorious and Tŷ Newydd in Criccieth, North Wales is a very special place. I left home on Monday morning not knowing what to expect and, if I’m honest, I was slightly nervous. I needn’t have worried. The sun was shining and I set the sat-nav, dropped the roof down on my convertible and set off. I felt like a seventeen year old with the wind in my hair heading off on an adventure.
It was a two and a half hour drive from home and driving through the heart of Wales on a glorious, sunny day was thrilling. I had difficulty keeping my eyes on the road as I passed through some spectacular scenery. Upon arrival, we were told to gather in the library for a welcome talk, where we would meet our fellow guests. Already, my mind was in overdrive. Colonel Mustard in the library with the candlestick. (Apologies if you’re not a Cluedo fan!) As a crime writer, I am always looking for inspiration and this old house had plenty, in bucket loads.
I checked in and gave my room the once over before setting up my laptop on the desk and promptly going outside to explore the magnificent river walk (pictured above) and to make the most of the glorious weather. I had decided that I was going to combine writing with exploring and it turns out that Tŷ Newydd was the last home of the Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. It is in a stunning location and Literature Wales run a range of courses and retreats designed to encourage Welsh writers to fulfil their writing goals.
I felt a little nervous, but as soon as I began to meet my fellow writers, I immediately felt at ease. One by one, we filed into the library and sat in the gorgeous room which looks out onto the lovely garden, and across to Cardigan Bay beyond.
The Library, Tŷ Newydd (Credit: Rosy Gee)
After the welcome address, we filed back into the dining room where all 14 of us sat around a long wooden table, and continued getting to know each other over a delicious home-cooked meal. Immersing yourself amongst other writers, listening to their stories and being in this special place was so inspirational. It was extremely interesting and the literary agent, Cathryn Summerhayes from Curtis Brown, was incredibly helpful and her knowledge and insights into the world of agents, publishers and authors was fascinating. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
Over the course of the week, I made friends, learnt a lot and heard some fascinating stories. It was great fun. On the last evening after our communal supper, we each read out a short piece of our writing while gathered around in the library. There were some seriously talented writers in the room and one lady moved me to tears with her short story about a hospice patient’s last day on earth, although she didn’t know that at the time.
I was sad to see the end of the retreat as I had had such a great time. I learnt so much about the publishing world, how an agent/author relationship works and how the industry has changed over the years.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to go on a retreat, I would highly recommend a tutored retreat, as it was incredibly interesting and inspirational. I am already thinking about signing up for another one!”