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Brought up in Northamptonshire, Jeannie has always been passionate about reading and writing. She has an MA in English Literature from Leicester University and likes reading books that make her think about how people tick and the state of the world. Her writing includes short stories, novels, poems and plays. A tutor of creative writing and as Jeannie Russell an adjudicator of drama festivals, Jeannie enjoys a varied life. She lives with historian husband, Tony, in Gran Canaria which now feels like home.

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	GONE 3.50 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sunshine Skyway 3.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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How I wrote FOUR HOURS FROM LONDON (#1NEW BEGINNINGS)

Blog: FOUR HOURS FROM LONDON (#1 New Beginnings)

My latest novel, planned as the first in a series, is set on the beautiful island of Gran Canaria, where I am lucky enough to have lived for twenty odd years. When I find myself returning from a visit to London and catch my first glimpse of the island from the air, there is always a lump in my throat and a tremor in my stomach, an emotional response Read more of this blog post »

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