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Last Friday afternoon I did a really lovely event at my local childhood library, speaking about everything from the editorial process to the Hound of the Baskervilles! I have fond and vivid memories of visiting this library with my grandmother; the smell of their beautiful parquet floor, the welcoming staff, and choosing a selection of books to take home and read with a peeled, segmented tangerine and a bowl of sugar (much enjoyed but probably not the recommended snack for children today). When I posted about this event last week, I was in two minds whether to call it 'intimate' (aka authors' code for saying you're not expecting many people to show up). I genuinely thought my mum and her neighbour would be there, and that would be it. Once again, I was blown away by the support - it was a full house, and the fantastic library staff even had to add extra rows of seating to accommodate everyone. Amazing!

This was the last event I had booked in for my debut novel, and again I'd like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has turned out to see me over the past few months. I've had people I know show up to every single event I've done, whether on home turf or in cities I've never been to before, and I couldn't be more grateful. And that's without the lovely readers who've attended and been so generous in their support for both me and my book. Thank you, all!

(Last photo shows my celebratory post-event cider and chips! 🍻😋)

Last Friday afternoon I did a really lovely event at my local childhood library, speaking about everything from the editorial process to the Hound of the Baskervilles! I have fond and vivid memories of visiting this library with my grandmother; the smell of their beautiful parquet floor, the welcoming staff, and choosing a selection of books to take home and read with a peeled, segmented tangerine and a bowl of sugar (much enjoyed but probably not the recommended snack for children today). When I posted about this event last week, I was in two minds whether to call it 'intimate' (aka authors' code for saying you're not expecting many people to show up). I genuinely thought my mum and her neighbour would be there, and that would be it. Once again, I was blown away by the support - it was a full house, and the fantastic library staff even had to add extra rows of seating to accommodate everyone. Amazing!

This was the last event I had booked in for my debut novel, and again I'd like to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who has turned out to see me over the past few months. I've had people I know show up to every single event I've done, whether on home turf or in cities I've never been to before, and I couldn't be more grateful. And that's without the lovely readers who've attended and been so generous in their support for both me and my book. Thank you, all!

(Last photo shows my celebratory post-event cider and chips! 🍻😋)

Our podcast hit a lovely milestone yesterday - over 25,000 downloads since we launched just eight months ago!

A big thank you to everyone who's supported our little pod since October, and we hope you've enjoyed the content so far, with lots more to come! I worked out recently that I've researched, written and edited 60K words for the show since it started... the equivalent of a shortish novel! And that's on top of my new novel, which is coming soon!

If you'd like to keep up-to-date with podcast *and* novel news, I'd love it if you'd consider subscribing to my mailing list (link in bio). 😊

And you can listen to The Magician's Wife and visit our new website here: themagicianswife.co.uk Listening link also in bio! 🥳

Our podcast hit a lovely milestone yesterday - over 25,000 downloads since we launched just eight months ago!

A big thank you to everyone who's supported our little pod since October, and we hope you've enjoyed the content so far, with lots more to come! I worked out recently that I've researched, written and edited 60K words for the show since it started... the equivalent of a shortish novel! And that's on top of my new novel, which is coming soon!

If you'd like to keep up-to-date with podcast *and* novel news, I'd love it if you'd consider subscribing to my mailing list (link in bio). 😊

And you can listen to The Magician's Wife and visit our new website here: themagicianswife.co.uk Listening link also in bio! 🥳

If anyone's in the North Wales area THIS COMING FRIDAY, I'll be speaking at a lovely afternoon event in support of my childhood local library... and, better still, it's totally FREE!

If you listen to my podcast tomorrow, you'll know there's some big news on the horizon about my next novel. I'll be spilling the beans on this - plus chatting about my debut novel - with the BAFTA award nominated performer, and Eisner Award nominated author, Barry Jones (aka my husband 😂). Come and have a chat and a laugh with us... and there'll also be copies of my debut novel on sale, with all proceeds going to the Trussell Trust! See you there!

If anyone's in the North Wales area THIS COMING FRIDAY, I'll be speaking at a lovely afternoon event in support of my childhood local library... and, better still, it's totally FREE!

If you listen to my podcast tomorrow, you'll know there's some big news on the horizon about my next novel. I'll be spilling the beans on this - plus chatting about my debut novel - with the BAFTA award nominated performer, and Eisner Award nominated author, Barry Jones (aka my husband 😂). Come and have a chat and a laugh with us... and there'll also be copies of my debut novel on sale, with all proceeds going to the Trussell Trust! See you there!

Happy #SherlockHolmesDay! 🔍

I'm a massive fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories, in fact my current work in progress is inspired by them, as are a number of episodes of our podcast The Magician's Wife (link in bio). Favourite story from the Holmes canon is The Blue Carbuncle (a Christmas Eve tradition). Favourite Holmes and Watson are Jeremy Brett and David Burke, with an honourable mention to the more recent BBC adaptation.

Which stories/adaptations are your favourites? I'm aware that sounds like a cringey way to try and get engagement on this increasingly lonely platform, but am genuinely curious to know! 👇

Happy #SherlockHolmesDay! 🔍

I'm a massive fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories, in fact my current work in progress is inspired by them, as are a number of episodes of our podcast The Magician's Wife (link in bio). Favourite story from the Holmes canon is The Blue Carbuncle (a Christmas Eve tradition). Favourite Holmes and Watson are Jeremy Brett and David Burke, with an honourable mention to the more recent BBC adaptation.

Which stories/adaptations are your favourites? I'm aware that sounds like a cringey way to try and get engagement on this increasingly lonely platform, but am genuinely curious to know! 👇

New author photos, new hair, and lots of new projects to share with you soon. If you enjoy my writing or podcasts, and would like to be the first to know about my upcoming books, giveaways, events, and more(!) then please do consider subscribing to my mailing list. It's the second link in my bio! ☺️

New author photos, new hair, and lots of new projects to share with you soon. If you enjoy my writing or podcasts, and would like to be the first to know about my upcoming books, giveaways, events, and more(!) then please do consider subscribing to my mailing list. It's the second link in my bio! ☺️

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.

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