When I was asked to write a piece for a book blog in the same week as Baby Loss Awareness Week, I knew it had to be on that topic. Since I co-founded Water Babies in 2002, it’s raised an incredible £4.5million for Tommy’s. Something which makes me unbelievably proud.
Author Archives: Jess Morency
A Stroll Around Sherborne
I love doing town highlight features for Dorset Magazine, but when Helen asked me to do one on Sherborne that was very special, for it used to be my home town.
Ten Key Things I Learnt Through Indie-Publishing a Novel
When I decided to self-publish one of my novels, I had no idea how much it would teach me about the profession of being a writer.
Hunting the Plant Hunters
Interview with Ambra Edwards, who’ll be appearing at this year’s Dorchester Literary Festival
The Runnymede Trust, Penguin UK and #LitinColour: one year on
An afternoon spent sharing several cups of tea with Dr Halima Begum
Verily Vogue: interview with Alexandra Shulman
Interviewing Alexandra Shulman for Dorset Magazine about her 25 years at British Vogue, I got a good idea of what made her such an iconic editor. Straight talking, relaxed and honest, I for one would love to have worked with her.
Shoot the Moon: a novel
Over the last six years I’ve written three novels – and had to think hard before self-publishing my first though KDP and Amazon. But now it’s out there I’m glad I did, as so many people seem to really like it.
The Claiming of the Shrew
A chance visit to a new Fowey bookshop – Shrew Books – resulted in me doing two great features with the owner, Kate Longman
Exploring Shaftesbury and Semley for Dorset Magazine
If you want the perfect day out in Dorset then I’d highly recommend visiting Shaftesbury and Semley. So many characterful businesses and such lovely people.
Representation Matters
My latest piece for The Bookseller on how important positive representation is when it comes to the stories we tell
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