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Jo Danilo

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Jo moved from the far north of England to the Far North of Aotearoa in 2011. It’s decidedly warmer, but she misses all the ghosts. She writes in the Contemporary Young Adult and Historical Fantasy genres and has managed to type ‘The End’ on four novels and a novella. With a motley background, including a BA in Egyptology, an MSc in Computer Science, a job as a zookeeper and a summer turning socks inside out, she is not short of ideas for the next ones.

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Jo Danilo It's winter where I am! I have 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro lined up next, and am really looking forward to it. Just finishing Hamnet by Maggie…moreIt's winter where I am! I have 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro lined up next, and am really looking forward to it. Just finishing Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, and it's a feast of wonderful writing. Savouring every word ❤️(less)
Jo Danilo Not very well! When it strikes, writer's block really throws you for six because you just can't seem to think of a way forward. Keep calm, take some t…moreNot very well! When it strikes, writer's block really throws you for six because you just can't seem to think of a way forward. Keep calm, take some time out, and don't panic.

My life is really busy and it's hard to get time to myself, but when I do, I get out my notepad and brainstorm to try and break the block. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Music helps too, but it has to be loud and through headphones - huge noise!(less)
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“In a life-saving situation it is acceptable for the Curtain-Twitcher to give away their position. The person being saved will be so grateful they will forget to be suspicious. (Curtain Twitching Rule #3)”
Jo Danilo, The Curtain-Twitcher's Handbook

“It doesn’t matter what kind of curtains you have. They don’t have to be the traditional net or lace ones. Cotton, velvet, organza, polyester, silk… all work just as well. The main thing is to actually have curtains. Blinds can be discounted immediately. They are too noisy and do not have the required elegance. Blinds do not ‘twitch’; they clatter. (Curtain Twitching Rule #1)”
Jo Danilo, The Curtain-Twitcher's Handbook

“It may seem obvious but, at night, curtain-twitching should only be attempted in a darkened room. So many of us forget in our haste and are discovered. (Curtain-Twitching Rule #2)”
Jo Danilo, The Curtain-Twitcher's Handbook

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“All the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.”
J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan

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“It may seem obvious but, at night, curtain-twitching should only be attempted in a darkened room. So many of us forget in our haste and are discovered. (Curtain-Twitching Rule #2)”
Jo Danilo, The Curtain-Twitcher's Handbook

“It doesn’t matter what kind of curtains you have. They don’t have to be the traditional net or lace ones. Cotton, velvet, organza, polyester, silk… all work just as well. The main thing is to actually have curtains. Blinds can be discounted immediately. They are too noisy and do not have the required elegance. Blinds do not ‘twitch’; they clatter. (Curtain Twitching Rule #1)”
Jo Danilo, The Curtain-Twitcher's Handbook

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