Susan Jones – Writer

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Hello, and welcome to my website ~ here you will get a view on my books and life as a published author. It’s been a long journey to getting here ~ finally I am now writing full time and hope you enjoy what you find here. If you want to get in touch, follow the links, and I’ll get back to you soon.

Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

What’s new?

July 21, 2014

My internet is back on again now. The modem died, and I was panicking a bit, because it’s time for me to send in my latest Redington story to

Creative Frontiers. It should be published next week. Will keep you informed on when it’s up there.

This latest one is Redington 111 and it’s called ‘Murder at Brook House Farm.’

Hope you can pop over and read what’s going on there. It’s been good fun to write, and now I’ve started on the next one.

Murder stories are catching to write, once you’ve done one, you want to do another.

Now I have a kindle…… so I can catch up on all those e.books lurking around on my computer. In my snazzy green covered kindle.

I’ve been promoted to supervisor at work. Not just an ordinary visor, a SUPER..visor. You have to watch Mrs Brown to find that remotely funny.

So, I still drive the van, and help anyone out, or tell them what to do if they’re stuck. On the same day I found out I’d been promoted, Alan listened to my news for ages, then said, ‘I’ve got some news as well.’ He’s got more hours at his job, and now he’s happy with the amount of work he’s got. So isn’t that funny, at around the same hour of the same day, we were both being told that we’re appreciated for what we do….

There are some great giggles coming up for August, and a People’s Friend interview with Samantha Tonge; call back soon.

Posted in A Redington Tale, crime writing, Latest News, People’s Friend, Something Special, Todays news, Update, What I’m writing

23 responses to “What’s new?”

Wendy Clarke

July 21, 2014

That’s all very good news, Susan.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 21, 2014
  
  Hi Wendy, you’re quick off the draw. That must be the secret of all those acceptances:))) Glad you called in. x
  
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Patsy

July 21, 2014

You’re right about murders being catching – you’ve made me want to do one.

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Patsy

July 21, 2014

Hmmm, just in case anyone super annoying dies sometime soon I’d better clarify that. I want to write about a fictional person killing another fictional person.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  I know exactly what you mean Patsy:)))
  
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Teresa

July 22, 2014

Great news all round and lots to look forward to!

Ha ha – I love Mrs Brown! Also love Paty’s second comment 🙂 x

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  Writing a murder is good therapy Teresa. You saw that one did you Teresa…. where her son got promotion? so funny. I’m into these murders now….. glad you popped in. Always a treat to hear from you. xx
  
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Julia

July 22, 2014

Congrats on the elevation to super status. I can’t stand Mrs Brown’s Boys (grrr).

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  Hi Julia, I think she’s like Marmite. Either you love or hate the character. I have to chuckle, though Alan tuts and walks off.
  
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rosgemmell

July 22, 2014

Well done to both of you for progressing at work – you deserve it! Good to know you have a kindle – it’s great for carrying lots of stories around! Will have a look at your Redington story later.

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susanjanejones

July 22, 2014

Hi Rosemary, it’s not out until next week Rosemary, I’m preparing you ready for Redington, in readiness. That’s a lot of readies isn’t it? There will be lots of Redies, then a book with all the stories in. I can now read Adonis Touch, and Aphroditie, They’re all there, looking forward to reading them, and the Manor one as well. xx

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1. rosgemmell
  
  July 23, 2014
  
  That’s kind of you, Susan – hope you enjoy them!
  
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  1. susanjanejones
    
    July 23, 2014
    
    Sure I will, I’ll let you know. x
Sue Blackburn

July 22, 2014

Lovely news for you both and I’m sure you’ll make a Super Super-visor! Kindles are great. Mine goes with me in my handbag everywhere and I’ve always got something to read – your own library on board. Fantastic. Do still like the feel of ‘proper’ books though! :o) x

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  Hi Sue, thanks for your kind words. Yes, my kindle will be in my handbag now everywhere I go. I do love creasing pages down though, and the smell of a real book. Glad you called in:)) x
  
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Sally Jenkins

July 22, 2014

How lovely for both of you to be appreciated at work.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  Yes, Sally, we’re lucky. It’s quite hard to find a job if you’re anywhere over 35 these days. Close to home as well, and near each other as we share the car. Glad you called in.
  
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Lynne Hackles

July 22, 2014

Super news. Think back to how everything was going wrong when your shop closed and how everything is looking up now. Really super.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 23, 2014
  
  That’s exactly what Alan said the other day Lynne. He said, ‘it’s taken us a while, but now we’re quite settled.’ It’s a nice feeling. And having you as a follower is a nice feeling as well.
  
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Jan Baynham

July 22, 2014

Good news all round, Sue. Looking forward to the Redington murder on Creative Frontiers. Ooh, I do like a good murder……..in a story, of course! 😉

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1. susanjanejones
  
  July 23, 2014
  
  So do I Jan, I’m getting hooked on murder… that could be a title couldn’t it? The weapon might be a butcher’s hook, or someone with a hook for a hand… oh, I’m getting sinister now aren’t I?:)))
  
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maggie

July 23, 2014

Congratulations, great to be appreciated. Wish I could read a murder story without cheating and having a peep at the last chapter. I always find the fact that you are not supposed to work out the plot so frustrating. I only wish I had the brains to write one.

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susanjanejones

July 23, 2014

Oh, Maggie, that would spoil it, but I’m always tempted to read the last page. Not sure it’s brains, I think you need quite strong characters, and a place, and a touch of humour, then you might get away with some kind of murder that is light hearted, if you could say such a thing as killing would be light hearted. Glad you called by. You’re becoming a regular commentator now I’m glad to say, and, with the Redington story, it’s posted daily, so no looking at the back page:))

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