Welcome
Hello fellow booklover.
Please pour yourself a cup of tea, find a comfy seat and grab a book. I tell stories of family and community, of love, loss and second chances. I like to write about strong women and the courage we can find inside ourselves when we really need it.
On this site, you’ll also meet Juliet Bell. I’m half of the writing team that likes to re-examine classic novels and not so heroic heroes.
If you’re a writer, there’s plenty of room here for you too. Look on my For Writers page and join me on this wonderful journey.
Come on in… you are very welcome.
Janet
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Recent News
Close to Home
I am very pleased to share with you the news that my new novel, Close To Home, will be available from February 3rd. In fact,
Make 2021 your best writing year
Let’s face it, 2020 wasn’t the greatest year for any of us. here’s a chance to get your writing mojo in gear in 2021. January
Writing Retreat
After a difficult year, I’m so very pleased to say that the Autumn Writing retreat, co-tutored with Alison May, is going ahead.. in person. A
The Lawson Sisters
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce my new book – The Lawson Sisters. This is my thirteenth book – but despite superstition – I don’t think
2020 Writing Retreats
I’m pleased to announce three new residential writing retreats for 2020. The weekend retreats will be led by RNA Chair Alison May and myself. The
A new venture
I’m about to start on a new venture. I teach writing, and run workshops and retreats. In my day job, I do online training for