Julia Jarman
Author
Welcome to my website!
Have a look round. You will find details of my books for READERS OF ALL AGES! I’ve been writing for children for nearly 40 years – yes, I’m getting on! – and recently started writing women’s fiction.
My backlist adds up to more than a hundred books for children, long ones, short ones, contemporary and historical, funny, sad and silly.
I was a teacher when I began and I still love visiting schools and libraries. I like to help teachers and librarians to whom I owe a lot.
You will find resources for teachers and librarians based on my work, including word-searches and pictures to colour, also lesson plans and schemes of work supplied by other teachers. There’s a section about visits to schools and libraries.
Please get in touch using the form at the bottom of the page if you want more info.
I live in a small village in Bedfordshire, England but enjoy travelling to talk about my work. I write almost every day – I love my job! – but also spend time reading, gardening, cooking, walking, swimming, seeing family and friends and – fave treat! – going to the theatre.
For more biographical information, please visit ‘About Julia’, or my Amazon Author Page.
(If you find any links that aren’t working, please let me know!)
News!
New Book For 2026!
The Widows’ Wine Club becomes the The Widows’ Book Club when Janet tells a fib to impress a highbrow friend. Fourth in the series, it has all the fun and warmth of the first three, plus added chaos. Publication day is February 11 – buy here from Amazon – or come to my launch party on March 11 at Fox and Hounds Riseley. Details here.
More Praise for my Widows!
First in the series, The Widows’ Wine Club came out in 2023 and continues to sell well. I’m thrilled by the latest accolade in the New York Observer. ‘Expect heartache, poignancy and a generous pour of humour’ says Gillan Harvey in her Galentine’s Day celebration of ‘Best Books that Foreground Female Friendship’.
All the books are about friendship, new beginnings, and finding happiness in later life.
You can order copies now in paperback, hardback, including large print, Kindle, Kobo and audio editions. Find them on Amazon and in all good book shops.
Visit the Ben and Bella Trails!
Looking for something exciting to do with the children at half term? If Bedford isn’t too far to travel, you might like to visit the amazing Ben and Bella Trails that have been set up by Bedford Borough Council in three of the town parks and Central Library.
It’s a fab day out and completely free!
Here’s me at the beginning of the Big Yellow Digger trail in Mowsbury Park.
Here I am sitting in the Big Red Bath at the end of the Big Red Bath Trail in Bedford Park.
You can find out more by following this link, or by picking up a free activity booklet at any of the park cafes.
Widows Waive the Rules is making waves!
In this, the third in the series, Viv and Zelda take Janet on a cruise to New York to try and lift her spirits when her beloved husband dies, leaving her bereft.
Whose spirits would not be lifted by a week aboard the stupendously luxurious Queen Mary 2, enjoying fine wines, cordon bleu cooking and fabulous entertainment?
New Children’s Book – Poonami!
I first heard the word ‘Poonami’ and thought ‘title’ when I met a friend’s latest grandchild for the first time.
The story quickly followed inspired by that real life moment.
Priscilla Lamont’s pics capture the warm family atmosphere and the splattering climax!
You can find out more about me and my books on my Amazon Author Page.
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Gallery
I regularly visit schools and libraries to talk to children and teachers about my work.
Pictures from recent visits can be found in the gallery. Please send me yours if you would like to be on show!