Happy Anniversary from Facebook!
The message popped up on Amy's screen like a surprise guest. How did neurotic, idealistic Amy ever manage to get through life before Facebook? And where is John, her husband of 25 years? Or was that 89p anniversary card the sum total of his affection for Amy?
Her social media-addicted niece Jade has her own challenges to contend with over the lack of likes (of Instagram followers) and appreciation for her gym body. And if only the gorgeous Justin would acknowledge her presence.
Nayna, the council's social media officer appreciates their frustrations but then it's her job to deal with the highs and - mainly - lows of resident engagement. She figures that the Internet owes her love - in the shape of online dating.
Yet the giant ginger-haired computer programmer Dmitry is too shy for social media and real people, and his lonely existence revolves around his widowed-mother.
Veneer is a bittersweet story about being so distracted by the demands of social media and technology that we lose sight of what we hold most dear in our lives.
