I’m a writer – welcome to my website!

Ever since I could put pen to paper I have enjoyed writing – anything and everything. Ideas generate; then I like to sit at my computer and as my fingers fly across the keys colourful characters emerge.  It could be a sinister old lady who relies on her slippers to keep her sane; or a young girl who idolises her Aunt; or a sexy blonde who sings love songs.

My success in short story writing started in 2003 when I won first prize in a Science Fiction Short Story Competition in the Writing Magazine. A year later I won first prize in the same magazine under the Crime section. I have been published in the USA and in the UK in magazines like Yours, Evergreen, Aspire, People’s Friend, Woman’s Weekly, My Weekly, written to commission, and been interviewed by David St John Thomas. I am a Member of the Society of Authors. Next year I hope to publish one of my novels.

I have also self-published a book of short stories, Jo’s Tales, which is a pocket-size book (good for reading whilst travelling!) and has four categories: Crime, Ghost, Reflection, and Science Fiction. It’s available at on-line bookstores like Waterstones, Smiths, etc, and from the publishers Lulu.com.

You can also get a signed copy of Jo’s Tales from me, the author; price is £7.50 (postage free!).  Please email me, Jo@JoFranklin.com, if you would like a copy.

Pleased you called by!