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Carol Jones

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The Concubine's Child, set in 1930s Malaya, was my first novel for adults. It was inspired by twenty-five years of annual visits to Malaysia to stay with my partner's family. The Boy with Blue Trousers , set in China and Australia, is my latest historical fiction. Previously, I have written more than thirty books for younger readers.

Born in Australia, I have spent most of my life in Melbourne, working as an English and drama teacher and as an editor of children's magazines. I have been a full-time writer since 1999.

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Carol Jones The freedom to go where your imagination takes you and to take others with you on that journey.
Carol Jones I don't believe in writer's block. Too me not writing isn't about being blocked. Rather you might not write for many reasons, such as: procrastination…moreI don't believe in writer's block. Too me not writing isn't about being blocked. Rather you might not write for many reasons, such as: procrastination, anxiety, laziness, family worries, lack of self belief etc. etc. If I'm finding it difficult to write, I read. I research. I take notes. And then I start writing, even if it's bad. Eventually the right words will come.(less)
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Cupid and Co

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I absolutely love the cover for my new novel The Heirloom by my alter ego Julie Brooks, and I hope readers will love it too. It sits perfectly with the covers of my previous novels with Headline, The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay and The Keepsake, but has its own mood and colours. Set in the early 19th century and the present day, it’s a story of magic and mystery in East Sussex and contemporary Bris

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message 2: by Kim

Kim Hi Carol. Thanks for the friend request. Loved your answer to my question. Yes, Bruce Pascoe's book was brilliant for altering perspectives. Look forward to sharing our reading experiences here and hope to read some of your writing soon.
Cheers :D


message 1: by Carolyn (last edited Jul 12, 2017 03:54PM)

Carolyn Hi Carol, thanks for the friend request. We do seem to have read and enjoyed some of the same books. I hope to see you around GR :)


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