The author of On the Edge, Joanne O'Neill attended The Staffordshire Moorlands Volunteer Star Awards held at Westwood Golf Club, Newcastle Road, Leek, Staffordshire on 13th June 2019. Joanne received the Volunteering Through Adversity Award. Joanne was filled with excitement and happiness after getting the award. She said it’s one of the best days of her life. Many people, artists and authors showed up at the award ceremony.

The book On the Edge depicts and reflects the true colours of life in the UK. The benefits the perks one enjoy staying there. It is a true story of how disabled people are perceived in this country. The physically and mentally challenged people to have hope for a better life and a better tomorrow. Such people are encouraged to play their role in society. Find more about life in the UK in this beautifully scripted book.

The incredible author Joanne O'Neill lives in Nottingham. She is a graduate of University College Durham in BA (Hons) in Combined Arts. She is into reading English Literature, Philosophy and Anthropology.