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.
Author Archives: Jess Morency
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
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
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