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I had the pleasure of speaking for a really good crowd last night, at the historical fiction panel event at Waterstones Deansgate in Manchester! It was so lovely to meet so many of you in person, and a thousand thank yous for coming along and being so friendly and enthusiastic. As the only debut author on the panel (and, therefore, something of an unknown quantity) it was hugely appreciated, and I had enormous fun chatting to everyone at the end and signing lots of books!

I have ONE bookshop event left for The Woman in the Wallpaper now! If you're around the North Wales / Cheshire area next Wednesday evening, then please do join me at Caffi Isa for Berwyn Books! It's just me at this one, so as I don't have to worry about embarrassing anyone other than my mum, expect fun and games... plus the triumphant return of the finger guillotine! Hopefully see some of you there!

Photos 1 and 6 courtesy of Simon Savidge and Zsolt Nagy. 💜 Thank you!

I had the pleasure of speaking for a really good crowd last night, at the historical fiction panel event at Waterstones Deansgate in Manchester! It was so lovely to meet so many of you in person, and a thousand thank yous for coming along and being so friendly and enthusiastic. As the only debut author on the panel (and, therefore, something of an unknown quantity) it was hugely appreciated, and I had enormous fun chatting to everyone at the end and signing lots of books!

I have ONE bookshop event left for The Woman in the Wallpaper now! If you're around the North Wales / Cheshire area next Wednesday evening, then please do join me at Caffi Isa for Berwyn Books! It's just me at this one, so as I don't have to worry about embarrassing anyone other than my mum, expect fun and games... plus the triumphant return of the finger guillotine! Hopefully see some of you there!

Photos 1 and 6 courtesy of Simon Savidge and Zsolt Nagy. 💜 Thank you!

A few photos from last night's event at Linghams bookshop on the Wirral. I'm not a natural public speaker and find these things extremely nerve-wracking, so I'm so incredibly appreciative of everyone who took the time and trouble to come along, be so wonderfully friendly and say such lovely things about The Woman in the Wallpaper. I'm sorry to all those who wanted to buy the book but couldn't. It's a shame a few more copies weren't available. But I do hope you are able to find it soon and enjoy it if you do.

Hearty thanks to my fellow panelists @emiliahartbooks @alexhaybooks and @carolinecorcoranwriter for being so kind. I have just two more bookshop events left for this book now. Manchester Deansgate Waterstones tonight and Caffi Isa (Berwyn Books) in Mold next Wednesday. Meeting readers has been the absolute best thing about my publishing journey, so please do come along if you're able. I would love to see you there.

A few photos from last night's event at Linghams bookshop on the Wirral. I'm not a natural public speaker and find these things extremely nerve-wracking, so I'm so incredibly appreciative of everyone who took the time and trouble to come along, be so wonderfully friendly and say such lovely things about The Woman in the Wallpaper. I'm sorry to all those who wanted to buy the book but couldn't. It's a shame a few more copies weren't available. But I do hope you are able to find it soon and enjoy it if you do.

Hearty thanks to my fellow panelists @emiliahartbooks @alexhaybooks and @carolinecorcoranwriter for being so kind. I have just two more bookshop events left for this book now. Manchester Deansgate Waterstones tonight and Caffi Isa (Berwyn Books) in Mold next Wednesday. Meeting readers has been the absolute best thing about my publishing journey, so please do come along if you're able. I would love to see you there.

A huge and heartfelt thanks to the good folk of Waterstones Lincoln for supporting The Woman in the Wallpaper with this beautiful display and lovely recommendation! If you're in the vicinity, do pop in and grab an extra special, gift wrapped copy!

A huge and heartfelt thanks to the good folk of Waterstones Lincoln for supporting The Woman in the Wallpaper with this beautiful display and lovely recommendation! If you're in the vicinity, do pop in and grab an extra special, gift wrapped copy!

Have you listened to the latest episode of our podcast yet? Hurry, the new episode drops tomorrow! In this one, we explore the crazy story of the prison break known as 'the escape from British Alcatraz'. And I also share what happened when an escaped prisoner (possibly) showed up on my doorstep. Listen now on all good podcasting platforms or click the first link in my bio! Artwork by @itsbarryjones.

#magic #magicpodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #paranormal #themagicianswife #supernatural #magician #barryandstuart #audio magic #newpodcast #podcast #magictrick #paranormalpodcast #podcastrecommendation #mystery #mysterypodcast #audiodrama #audiofiction #podcastaddict #illusion #prisonbreak ##prisonescape

Have you listened to the latest episode of our podcast yet? Hurry, the new episode drops tomorrow! In this one, we explore the crazy story of the prison break known as 'the escape from British Alcatraz'. And I also share what happened when an escaped prisoner (possibly) showed up on my doorstep. Listen now on all good podcasting platforms or click the first link in my bio! Artwork by @itsbarryjones.

#magic #magicpodcast #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #paranormal #themagicianswife #supernatural #magician #barryandstuart #audio magic #newpodcast #podcast #magictrick #paranormalpodcast #podcastrecommendation #mystery #mysterypodcast #audiodrama #audiofiction #podcastaddict #illusion #prisonbreak ##prisonescape

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for buying and reading The Woman in the Wallpaper! I've been touched to receive so many lovely messages from readers since release telling me how much they've enjoyed the book, and I couldn't be more grateful.

I'm very proud of what I achieved with this novel. Navigating its writing and publication has genuinely been one of the hardest experiences of my life, yet I believe deeply that, despite all this, I've still managed to create the book I set out to write: a tale to entertain readers. Entertaining my readers and crafting the best possible product for them has ultimately been the most important aspect of this to me bar none. I've also been very lucky to receive some great press picks along the way, plus a host of lovely quotes from generous fellow authors, and I hope these, too, are testament to the fact that I have written a story worth reading.

If you come to the book over the weeks ahead, I genuinely hope you enjoy it. If you've already read it and enjoyed it, then if you could spare a few moments to leave a nice review on Amazon or Goodreads, that would be very hugely appreciated (although I don't personally read them, they'll help the book become more visible to others who might enjoy it too). If you'd still like to buy a copy (thank you!), then you'll find purchase links in my bio. If you've booked tickets to any of my upcoming events, I very much look forward to seeing you there. Tickets for anyone who'd still like to come along are linked in my bio as well.

The absolute best thing about getting this book deal has, without a doubt, been the massive outpouring of support I've experienced in the past couple of weeks. Friends, family members, neighbours, acquaintances, ex-colleagues, old school pals, social media followers, podcast listeners... so many people far and wide have shown up for me and supported this book, and I cannot thank everyone enough. I'll never forget it.

I'm very, very excited about the road ahead, and looking forward to sharing the next step of the journey with you soon. Once again, your enthusiasm for The Woman in the Wallpaper has meant the world to me: thank you.

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for buying and reading The Woman in the Wallpaper! I've been touched to receive so many lovely messages from readers since release telling me how much they've enjoyed the book, and I couldn't be more grateful.

I'm very proud of what I achieved with this novel. Navigating its writing and publication has genuinely been one of the hardest experiences of my life, yet I believe deeply that, despite all this, I've still managed to create the book I set out to write: a tale to entertain readers. Entertaining my readers and crafting the best possible product for them has ultimately been the most important aspect of this to me bar none. I've also been very lucky to receive some great press picks along the way, plus a host of lovely quotes from generous fellow authors, and I hope these, too, are testament to the fact that I have written a story worth reading.

If you come to the book over the weeks ahead, I genuinely hope you enjoy it. If you've already read it and enjoyed it, then if you could spare a few moments to leave a nice review on Amazon or Goodreads, that would be very hugely appreciated (although I don't personally read them, they'll help the book become more visible to others who might enjoy it too). If you'd still like to buy a copy (thank you!), then you'll find purchase links in my bio. If you've booked tickets to any of my upcoming events, I very much look forward to seeing you there. Tickets for anyone who'd still like to come along are linked in my bio as well.

The absolute best thing about getting this book deal has, without a doubt, been the massive outpouring of support I've experienced in the past couple of weeks. Friends, family members, neighbours, acquaintances, ex-colleagues, old school pals, social media followers, podcast listeners... so many people far and wide have shown up for me and supported this book, and I cannot thank everyone enough. I'll never forget it.

I'm very, very excited about the road ahead, and looking forward to sharing the next step of the journey with you soon. Once again, your enthusiasm for The Woman in the Wallpaper has meant the world to me: thank you.

There was a lovely write-up of The Woman in the Wallpaper yesterday, this time in the Irish Times!

A big thanks to Henrietta McKervey, who said: 'Lora Jones delivers a sweet turn of phrase and demonstrates a deft touch when it comes to developing character.'

Another of my favourite quotes was: 'Enjoyably for the reader, even when angry, Hortense’s spirited rudeness delivers the novel’s many moments of sly humour, such as: “Mama pushes a whole, peeled egg between her lips as though trying to recreate its laying in reverse.”' I really love it when readers pick up on the book's humour, as it was massively important to me to try and make this story entertaining.

Thanks to everyone who has read and said such nice things about my debut novel so far! 🥰

As always, I make these graphics myself, so I hope the text is readable. If you're a subscriber, however, you can read the full review online.

There was a lovely write-up of The Woman in the Wallpaper yesterday, this time in the Irish Times!

A big thanks to Henrietta McKervey, who said: 'Lora Jones delivers a sweet turn of phrase and demonstrates a deft touch when it comes to developing character.'

Another of my favourite quotes was: 'Enjoyably for the reader, even when angry, Hortense’s spirited rudeness delivers the novel’s many moments of sly humour, such as: “Mama pushes a whole, peeled egg between her lips as though trying to recreate its laying in reverse.”' I really love it when readers pick up on the book's humour, as it was massively important to me to try and make this story entertaining.

Thanks to everyone who has read and said such nice things about my debut novel so far! 🥰

As always, I make these graphics myself, so I hope the text is readable. If you're a subscriber, however, you can read the full review online.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus or Happy St David's Day! 🌼🐲

Last week, I met up with fellow (honorary) Welshie and bestselling wordsmith @sstokeschapman for a joint celebration of the publication of THE WOMAN IN THE WALLPAPER in hardback and THE SHADOW KEY in paperback! We convened at an historic Welsh riverside village and dined on traditional Welsh pizza. Thank you so much, Susan, for the beautiful publication day gifts! They were enormously appreciated. ❤️🥰

As you can see from the photo, Susan and I are now officially an item. This post comes with apologies to our respective partners.

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus or Happy St David's Day! 🌼🐲

Last week, I met up with fellow (honorary) Welshie and bestselling wordsmith @sstokeschapman for a joint celebration of the publication of THE WOMAN IN THE WALLPAPER in hardback and THE SHADOW KEY in paperback! We convened at an historic Welsh riverside village and dined on traditional Welsh pizza. Thank you so much, Susan, for the beautiful publication day gifts! They were enormously appreciated. ❤️🥰

As you can see from the photo, Susan and I are now officially an item. This post comes with apologies to our respective partners.

Delighted to see that The Woman in the Wallpaper was chosen today by the Daily Mail as one of only three 'Best Historical Novels out now'! "Jones brilliantly captures a volatile world..." Thank you, Eithne Farry! 💜

Delighted to see that The Woman in the Wallpaper was chosen today by the Daily Mail as one of only three 'Best Historical Novels out now'! "Jones brilliantly captures a volatile world..." Thank you, Eithne Farry! 💜

A few weeks ago I had a lovely chat with the good people at Suffolk Libraries. Our libraries are such an important resource, and it's always an honour to support them. Have a read of the full interview by clicking the link in my bio! 🙃

A few weeks ago I had a lovely chat with the good people at Suffolk Libraries. Our libraries are such an important resource, and it's always an honour to support them. Have a read of the full interview by clicking the link in my bio! 🙃

So happy to see that The Woman in the Wallpaper is top pick in the Woman's Weekly this week, with reviewer Zoe West calling my novel an "assured debut" and "a gift of a book"!!

The Woman's Weekly was always a Wednesday staple in our house growing up, with my mum saving all the knitting patterns and my nana scouring the short and serialised stories. My nana's sadly no longer around (she'd be almost 98 if she was), but she'd love to see this!

Big thanks to Zoe West, and to everyone who's been messaging over the past few days to let me know how much they're enjoying The Woman in the Wallpaper! It has been massively appreciated. 💜

So happy to see that The Woman in the Wallpaper is top pick in the Woman's Weekly this week, with reviewer Zoe West calling my novel an "assured debut" and "a gift of a book"!!

The Woman's Weekly was always a Wednesday staple in our house growing up, with my mum saving all the knitting patterns and my nana scouring the short and serialised stories. My nana's sadly no longer around (she'd be almost 98 if she was), but she'd love to see this!

Big thanks to Zoe West, and to everyone who's been messaging over the past few days to let me know how much they're enjoying The Woman in the Wallpaper! It has been massively appreciated. 💜

About last nuit. Yesterday, my debut novel, The Woman in the Wallpaper, was released into the world. And in celebration I had a lovely time at Booka Oswestry, at my 'An Evening with Lora Jones' event with a really good crowd.

If you were to ask any author, they'd most probably be able to list numerous things that make release week in traditional publishing so incredibly stressful. But the kindness of family, friends, and all the lovely readers who've attended my events this week, has been genuinely overwhelming. And by far one of the loveliest things about the process. I've had people I haven't seen for many years, old school friends, ex teachers and work colleagues, make various lengthy drives across the country just to be there. Their support and generosity has honestly blown me away (not to mention making me feel very unworthy 😭), as has the support of readers and those who chose to give up their evening by spending it with an unknown author hearing them talk about their new book.

Big thanks also to the authors who got in touch to wish me a happy pub day yesterday. It was much appreciated. You'll be pleased to hear I did indeed spend part of it in the pub. 🍻

I do hope anyone who attended my events this week had a good time. It was really lovely to see/meet you all. And I hope that anyone who starts to read the book over the next few days enjoys it. 💜 For anyone interested, I have more events coming up at the end of next month. Link to my website event page in my bio.

About last nuit. Yesterday, my debut novel, The Woman in the Wallpaper, was released into the world. And in celebration I had a lovely time at Booka Oswestry, at my 'An Evening with Lora Jones' event with a really good crowd.

If you were to ask any author, they'd most probably be able to list numerous things that make release week in traditional publishing so incredibly stressful. But the kindness of family, friends, and all the lovely readers who've attended my events this week, has been genuinely overwhelming. And by far one of the loveliest things about the process. I've had people I haven't seen for many years, old school friends, ex teachers and work colleagues, make various lengthy drives across the country just to be there. Their support and generosity has honestly blown me away (not to mention making me feel very unworthy 😭), as has the support of readers and those who chose to give up their evening by spending it with an unknown author hearing them talk about their new book.

Big thanks also to the authors who got in touch to wish me a happy pub day yesterday. It was much appreciated. You'll be pleased to hear I did indeed spend part of it in the pub. 🍻

I do hope anyone who attended my events this week had a good time. It was really lovely to see/meet you all. And I hope that anyone who starts to read the book over the next few days enjoys it. 💜 For anyone interested, I have more events coming up at the end of next month. Link to my website event page in my bio.

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