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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.

Easter Greetings to all my followers

Posted on April 11, 2020 by journojohnson

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Rosemary Smith

Posted on March 31, 2020 by journojohnson

Here is my second blog in my series, ‘illness and disability. While we are all self-distancing and worried about the Coronavirus, it is worth still remembering those who suffer or have suffered from cancer. Here below is Rosy Smith’s story. … Continue reading →

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Writing with illness and disabilities 1

Posted on March 11, 2020 by journojohnson

Contentment in the challenges? By Liz Carter It’s such a delight for me to be engaging with Sheila’s questions today. Sheila asked me to share a little about some of the challenges I’ve faced with my long-term lung diseases, especially … Continue reading →

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Book Review: ‘Waireka’ by Sheila Donald, set in nineteenth century New Zealand – a story which makes you see your own life in a new perspective

Posted on February 21, 2020 by journojohnson

Before I start my series on New Zealand, which I visited in November 2019, I am delighted to review a book set in the very place I visited – New Zealand’s North Island. Map of New Zealand But the times…

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My talk on New Zealand and my book Waireka

Posted on February 4, 2020 by journojohnson

I would like to share with you my slides of New Zealand which I have put together for my talks. I will also share some of the content with you too. I want you to feel that you were there! … Continue reading →

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Alpha Male special offer

Posted on January 2, 2020 by journojohnson

From the 2 January for four days, Alpha Male in kindle format is on special offer as a freebie. Please take this opportunity to log on and follow my website and receive this free offer at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpha-Male-Sheila-Donald-ebook/dp/B01FVBEZIU or if you … Continue reading →

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Pen to Print Article about Waireka

Posted on December 23, 2019 by journojohnson

A very Happy Christmas to all the followers of this my new website. Please view my latest article about my book, Waireka, which is published just this month in the Arts Council magazine, Pen to print. The link is http://www.pentoprint.org/family-history-stories

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The Loss of a Loved one

Posted on December 3, 2019 by journojohnson

The loss of a loved one is always hard to bear whether it be a beloved pet or a family member, although some would say that the two things are interchangeable. The image above shows Zak beside the cactus in … Continue reading →

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Self-partnering

Posted on November 12, 2019 by journojohnson

Self-partnering is the new term for singleness as coined by actress Emma Watson, famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. https://ruthclemence.com/2019/11/05/emma-watsons-anxiety-rings-true-in-churches-too/#like-8392 “If you have not built a home, if you do not have a husband, … Continue reading →

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Song writing

Posted on October 22, 2019 by journojohnson

There are many different kinds of writing but perhaps many of us think of short story or novel writing or poetry but what about writing lyrics? Many of us get put off the idea of music lyric writing because we … Continue reading →

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