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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.

Jane Austen, Women Writers – Fame, Faith and Influence


A few years ago, pre-pandemic, my husband, Angus and I, made a day’s trip to Hampshire to visit Jane Austen’s House, something I had wanted to do for years being a great lover of her novels. It didn’t disappoint. It … Continue reading

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Family Celebrations Part 2


As promised here is part two of the celebrations. A day of many adventures and material for a great story. The couple looked lovely with beautifully matching outfits. Being just 4 of us, myself, my husband and the couple a … Continue reading

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Family Celebrations


Apologies for the longer than usual silence from me. February has been a rather busy month of family celebrations for me and the time has just flown by. But I wanted to share a few of these special moment with … Continue reading

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Waitangi Day Celebrations


Waitangi Day is celebrated as a national holiday in New Zealand to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840. The treaty was originally signed at Waitangi House in the Bay of Islands, north of the … Continue reading

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Memories


Most of us have heard of the expression ‘laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone.’ 2021 has been a difficult year for many, perhaps worse than the previous one. I know it was for my … Continue reading

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I would like to wish all my followers, friends and family every blessing for the Christmas season and for 2022


May you have as much joy and happiness as we did with our early Christmas celebrations. Bless you all. Thanks for the follow and for buying my books this year.

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Graduation


It has taken me 63 years to finally get to that graduation ceremony but for all the wait, it didn’t disappoint. Our local racecourse was a great venue with plenty of scope for good photographs along with a lovely, sunny … Continue reading

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Shakespeare’s Clock by Jan Moran Neil


The title of this book, Shakespeare’s Clock, by Jan Moran Neil is very intriguing, drawing the reader in. Time certainly plays a very important role in this psychological thriller of intrigue and mystery, as the author skilfully switches the action … Continue reading

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I made it out by Avisha El


In these times as we emerge out of the pandemic, many people are struggling with mental health issues, loneliness and isolation. Avishai’s book is a self help story which can help you find hope in the dark times, as she … Continue reading

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The Trials of Isabella Smugge


The Trials of Isabella Smugge is the second book of author, Ruth Leigh, and her lifestyle blogger and influencer, Isabella Smugge. It is somewhat darker or you could say, more realistic than the first book, the Diary of Isabella Smugge. … Continue reading

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