Author Archives: Jess Morency

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.

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.

Interview with Raynor Winn for The Marshwood

I interviewed Raynor last year for Dorset Life and the Dorchester Literary Festival, and was lucky enough to do so again this summer. After visiting her and Moth in Cornwall, we cooked up a plan to get her some Vivobarefoot walking boots – I think everyone should have them, but thought they’d be particularly good for Moth.