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About journojohnson

I qualified as a journalist in 2002 and after a period working as a freelance for Gloucester Media writing advertorials, interviews, articles and press releases I have gone on to write for lots of magazines and newspapers, both local and national. I write regularly for the Writers and Readers magazine but have also written for CPO's Inspire, the New Writer, Classic Ford, and Take a Break's My Favourite Recipes among many others. I published my first full-length historical novel. Waireka in 2018 and my romantic novella, Alpha Male in 2016. Both can be found on Amazon. Please follow the links on my book page.

Gloucestershire Treasures – Literary Connections

Posted on May 28, 2026 by journojohnson

Apologies for such a long break but I’ve not been well for the last few weeks, including an unexpected trip to hospital. During my convalescence, I was lent an amazing book about my local area by radio presenter, Mark Cummings … Continue reading →

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Oxford Trip April 2026

Posted on April 21, 2026 by journojohnson

My husband has been going to Oxford quite regularly for his cancer treatment. But recently we decided to make a point of staying there and exploring this university town with all its famous students. As this image shows, the Sheldonian … Continue reading →

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Disability

Posted on March 16, 2026 by journojohnson

I would like to contrast two of the books dealing with the issue of Disability that I have read recently. Eye Can Write, is a book I had wanted to read for a long time and I wasn’t disappointed. Written … Continue reading →

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Love and Valentines

Posted on February 10, 2026 by journojohnson

Craig Wilson is an Alpha Male in every sense of the word! A real womaniser used to getting whoever he wants, he feels out of his depth with Christian, Amy Castleton. He also feels uncomfortable when his local paper asks … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day 6 February 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026 by journojohnson

Waitangi Day is celebrated in New Zealand every 6 February. This year this falls on a Friday. It has been acknowledged and celebrated in New Zealand since 1934 but wasn’t made a public holiday until 1974. The treaty was first … Continue reading →

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The London Experience

Posted on January 20, 2026 by journojohnson

Having a few days booked in London in mid-January was a real treat for us after a non-existent Christmas due to the flu. A kind of ‘mini Christmas’ after the fact. I have wanted to go and see the Abba … Continue reading →

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New Year and New opportunities

Posted on January 1, 2026 by journojohnson

May God bless and keep you and make his face shine upon you and give you peace in 2026.

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Happy Christmas and a blessed 2026

Posted on December 22, 2025 by journojohnson

A very Happy and Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026 to all my family, friends and followers. May you find the true meaning of Christmas this year.

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Thanksgiving 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by journojohnson

To all my American family and followers. Enjoy!

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Singing for fun and for wellbeing

Posted on November 24, 2025 by journojohnson

Last Saturday, 22 November, saw our choir, The Tuesdays – a part of Louise Johnson’s Cheltenham Singing Groups – celebrate ten years since we were founded. I can hardly believe that I was one of the founder members too (the … Continue reading →

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