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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.

Wigtown: An author and readers paradise

Posted on July 15, 2024 by journojohnson

In the 1990’s it was suggested that it would be a great idea to regenerate one of Scotland’s towns that had suffered an economic downturn. After some debate Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway was chosen. I had heard so much … Continue reading →

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The Latest promo video of the book by Dr Jember Teferra

Posted on June 24, 2024 by journojohnson

Please take a moment to have a listen to the latest video my fellow collaborator, Arthur Champion has produced. It gives a little background to the book we produced together and introduces this amazing woman, a real patron and defender … Continue reading →

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Perseverance and sheer hard work do pay off

Posted on June 10, 2024 by journojohnson

This image is of my husband, Angus, near our house shortly before he started his big bike ride end-to-end France – Caen in the North to Nice in the South. This not only involved 870 miles of cycling day after … Continue reading →

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Emigration: Pre and Post Global World

Posted on May 20, 2024 by journojohnson

My son, his wife and son are emigrating at the end of May. A sad time for us, of course, because we will miss them. But we know that we can fly out to see them in just 6-7 hours … Continue reading →

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Scargill House Writing Retreat

Posted on April 30, 2024 by journojohnson

These images hardly do justice to the beauty of this rural Yorkshire retreat. To be honest, I went on this Christian Writers weekend in some fear and trepidation. I’m ashamed to say that now I’m getting older I like my … Continue reading →

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Coleridge’s Cottage

Posted on April 17, 2024 by journojohnson

Coleridge’s Cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, is one of my favourite National Trust places to visit. Why? Firstly, Coleridge is one of my favourite poets, and secondly, I always feel at home here. My husband and I last visited this … Continue reading →

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From Good Friday sorrow to Easter Joy

Posted on March 29, 2024 by journojohnson

This image of the cross was part of the Easter story presentation in our church. It demonstrates the sorrow of Good Friday as Jesus hung on the cross. To those who knew him this violent death must have seen like … Continue reading →

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Latest article on Jember’s book – Bible Reflections on a life devoted to the poor

Posted on March 26, 2024 by journojohnson

Enjoy reading a little more about how the book came into being in a collaborative relationship by courtesy of the Association of Christian Writers magazine. Thanks. You can find out more about the book on my shop at http://www.journojohnson.com

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Sport, childhood passions and individuality

Posted on March 13, 2024 by journojohnson

This last week, Saturday 9 March, to be precise, I went to watch a football match in London. Queen’s Park Rangers v Middlesborough. Middlesborough is my husband, Angus’ team because he was brought up in the area. It is a … Continue reading →

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What is real love?

Posted on February 13, 2024 by journojohnson

As Valentines Day approaches, some people greet it with joyful expectation to give a card or a gift to a loved one – boyfriend/girlfriend, partner, or husband/wife. Some are also really excited at the thought of sending an anonymous greeting … Continue reading →

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