I'm a writer living amongst the rugged hills of North Wales UK, whose debut novel THE WOMAN IN THE WALLPAPER - a dark mystery set against the blood and turmoil of the French Revolution - will be published in the UK and US in February 2025.

 

The Woman in the Wallpaper was sold to Sphere (Hachette, UK) in a whirlwind twenty-four hour, major six-figure pre-empt, with North American rights selling to Union Square the following working day in a second six-figure pre-empt. Rights have since sold to four further territories, with others to follow. Film rights are currently under negotiation via Grandview, Los Angeles.

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After studying English Literature at Durham University, I began my career in the TV industry in London, reading scripts for ITV's drama department and writing factual programme content and comedy material for the BBC, Channel 4 and others. Married to a professional TV and stage magician, I also spent well over a decade working amongst the UK magic scene, gathering up its most intimate secrets.

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Several years ago I moved away from the capital, relocating two hundred miles north to an 18th century farmhouse overlooking an ancient Welsh valley brimming with legends dating back millennia. It is here that I started writing creatively in earnest.

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I'm obsessed with the natural world, and working to rewild the 16 acre patch of uplands around my home. In my spare time I draw and paint (largely wildlife... I have a penchant for big cats), selling my pieces in aid of wildlife conservation and other charities.

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Passionate about creating and writing original stories, I'm currently drafting my second novel, as well as developing a unique, interactive podcast with my husband Barry Jones.