Author Archives: journojohnson

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/jimmy-dohertys-new-zealand-escape My husband and myself have just watched the last part of a 4 part series about New Zealand, with farmer, chef and TV personality, Jimmy Doherty. What was really interesting about this programme wasn’t just the scenery but the … Continue reading →

Launching a new book results in a very busy period, especially if you are self-published and don’t have the backing of a publishing house to promote your new baby. I mentioned my latest book last month before sales really began, … Continue reading →

Hooray, the book Arthur Champion and I have spent a while editing and compiling is released and selling well. I largely did the editing, proofreading and updating and Arthur, very kindly did the work of compiling and publishing. But why … Continue reading →

So exciting after several years of hard work a box of books arrived yesterday edited by myself, Sheila Johnson, and compiled by Arthur Champion! What a privilege too to be able to showcase such an amazing work, and at the … Continue reading →

Now I am into my 7th week of a broken wrist with a week and a half to go. It has certainly been frustrating on the writing front, having to use the caps lock facility for every capital letter and … Continue reading →

To all my US followers!

My husband, Angus, sister-in-law, Kate, brother-in-law, Jim, all felt very blessed at the end of May to go on a guided walk around Laurie Lee’s Slad Valley with special audio recordings by the writer himself, on a beautiful summer’s day. … Continue reading →

George Verwer was the founder and director of the global missionary organisation, Operation Mobilisation, which I served in from 1982-3 in one of the OM bookshops, as well as a month in the summer of 1982 in northern France. It … Continue reading →

This is an image of my son, Luke, and myself at an Easter weekend wedding. Luke is looking very smart in his role as a best man, a role that he fulfilled extremely well. Spring is a lovely time to … Continue reading →

Yes, back in kindle form with a new enhanced cover for just £1.99, less than the price of a cup of tea or coffee. This new improved version of my book about New Zealand, is based on the story of … Continue reading →