Hi, I’m Judy and I love to write. My main aim is to make my reader happy, to smile, perhaps to occasionally shed a tear, and to feel that she, he or they has read something uplifting. Thanks for visiting my page.
I worked for a while as a teacher of theatre in several areas of the UK, having a wonderful time and meeting the most wonderful people. I’ve taught in China briefly, written lyrics for a punk band and directed and written plays. It’s been a great privilege.
I took a master’s in Professional Writing from Falmouth University in 2015. My first novel. A Grand Old Time was published by HarperCollins Avon, in Spring 2018.
In 2020, I joined Boldwood Books and have written many books and sold well over a million copies. All my novels celebrate friendship, the ups and downs of life, relationships, the power of laughter and the belief that everyone should have a second chance at happiness, whatever their age.
I also write under the name of Elena Collins, (my grandma’s name). These novels are slightly spooky dual timeline historical stories. Please have a look at The Witch’s Tree, The Lady of the Loch, The Daughter of the Mists, The Wicked Lady and The Cornish Witch. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them, and there are more of those novels in the pipeline. I love writing them so much!
I also have a cosy (cozy) crime series out too, the first of which is called Foul Play at Seal Bay. More stories in the series are following. The sleuth, Morwenna Mutton, lives in a lively seaside community in Cornwall – she is a wild swimming, bicycle riding, feisty sixty-something who works in a haunted library. I’m already very fond of her!
I’m a prolific writer, but when I’m not at the computer I’m often on the beach, in the woods or on the moors, walking, doing yoga or travelling in the camper van. I’m a reiki healer, a vegan and an animal lover.
In this blog, I explore some of the things I love: being outdoors, travelling, writing, the arts, my cats and being immersed in nature. I love live music and theatre.
This is my journey. I’m always travelling. It’s in the genes, of course. And, as a writer, I usually make sure there’s a spare passenger seat available. You’re always welcome to join me.
J xx
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