My latest piece for The Bookseller on how important positive representation is when it comes to the stories we tell
Author Archives: Jess Morency
From Totteridge to Kathmandu
For a while I did a blog about people’s fabulous untold stories. I’m so rubbish at tagging etc it didn’t go anywhere, but it seems a shame to let these wonderful tales languish in internet limbo. So here’s the first…
Wimborne’s Treasures
Loved doing this feature on Wimborne. Such a lovely town, and one I’d definitely recommend for a Dorset day out.
Thoughts on Being Racist
I wrote this at the end of the week of Meghan, Harry and Oprah. A week that stirred up much debate, some of which affected me personally. So this was my attempt in response to move the conversation forward in a positive way.
Writing ‘the Other’ : feature for The Bookseller
A longer version of my investigations into who has the right to write ‘the other’ for The Bookseller
#OwnVoices – Feature for Writing Magazine
After the #BlackLivesMatter demonstrations this summer, I wanted to make a positive contribution to the conversation and was delighted to interview these four brilliant women
Feature on 19 Silver Linings in The Marshwood
Along with so many publications, The Marshwood has had a tricky year but has done a brilliant job of adapting. Personally I love its new full-colour look and am very grateful to Fergus for finding the space for this feature about my blog.
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The day Piddlehinton was introduced to the world wide web
Interview with Sir Oliver Letwin for Dorset Magazine
Sir Oliver Letwin lives in a beautiful long house in Dorset, and he timed my visit perfectly – just days after we’d been released from lockdown. The interview was originally linked to his planned appearance at the Dorchester Literary Festival.
Interview with Sara O’Keeffe for Writing Magazine
When I interviewed Sara for the Dorchester Literary Festival, she had so much of interest to say that I suggested to Jonathan Telfer at Writing Magazine that they also do a feature on her.
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