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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.

Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers

Posted on July 23, 2025 by journojohnson

Francine Rivers is generally celebrated for her book, Redeeming Love. I did quite enjoy it but not on the same scale as Bridge to Haven. I confess to having had this book sitting in my ‘book pile’ for a while … Continue reading →

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Beautiful flowers and artists

Posted on July 7, 2025 by journojohnson

Having relatives staying is always a good excuse to visit the local attractions you probably wouldn’t go to otherwise. We have lived in the Cotswolds a number of years but still haven’t exhausted all there is to do here! The … Continue reading →

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Morgan Factory Visit

Posted on June 23, 2025 by journojohnson

As an early birthday present, my husband and I recently visited the Morgan Factory in Malvern, Worcestershire, a short trip from our home. Although it was his treat, as a bit of a ‘petrol head’ myself and lover of F1, … Continue reading →

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Norfolk Holiday

Posted on June 5, 2025 by journojohnson

When visiting Norfolk recently for a family holiday to celebrate my sister’s 70th birthday, we stumbled by chance on the village of Corpusty where the North Norfolk Arts Festival was running. A local eccentric woman working with wood was heard … Continue reading →

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My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Posted on May 14, 2025 by journojohnson

I have just finished reading what I must put as my best read of 2025. It is a while since I enjoyed a work of literary fiction so much. Part 1 of Ferrante’s Neapolitan series, entitled My Brilliant Friend, examines … Continue reading →

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The Chosen

Posted on April 18, 2025 by journojohnson

A great film to watch over the Easter period to remind you of what it’s all about. Number 5 in a series, this one is based around the Last Supper, as the picture shows. I went with my husband last … Continue reading →

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King of Kings: New Easter film

Posted on April 8, 2025 by journojohnson

The new Christian film for Easter, King of Kings, is a delight. The story is told as a bedtime story by Charles Dickens to his son. Not sure why it’s Charles Dickens and not a more modern person or writer … Continue reading →

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2025 by journojohnson

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all my Irish family, friends and followers!

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on March 4, 2025 by journojohnson

We’re all too familiar at the moment with bumps and holes in the road. Okay, this speed bump is meant to slow traffic down but even this shows signs of wear and tear and what about the huge holes that … Continue reading →

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Waitangi Day – 6 February

Posted on February 4, 2025 by journojohnson

Te Kawau signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Manukau Harbour in March 1840. One reason was that he wanted British protection against future Ngāpuhi raids. He subsequently provided 3,000 acres (1200 hectares), for £50 and a quantity of goods, for … Continue reading →

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