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
Retreats 2022
Another year has almost ended, and here in the UK, things are looking much brighter for 2022 – and even more now that my colleague
Autumn Writing retreat
It’s a pleasure to announce the return of in-person weekend tutored writing retreats. This Autumn I’ll be joining co-tutor Alison May for two retreats –
Close To Home
Close to Home has been out and about for a while now, and I just want to say thank you to all the readers who
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