Welcome To My Website

My name is Jean Healey, Children’s Writer.  I was born in Nottingham but now I live in the West Midlands with my partner, daughter Evie and two cats, Peewee and Tinkerbell (and every other cat in the neighbourhood) come to think of it.

I have always had a love of writing, especially poetry and since becoming a mother I have found my passion to write children's books.  Anything from picture books to chapter books.  I was made redundant from my previous job as a Typist and it was then I decided to concentrate more on my writing.  I also love art and have now started experimenting with paints, so I look forward to sharing my work with you.  In my spare time I volunteer for my local Cats Protection charity as a Home Visitor. 

I do believe that it is important for children to have books in the home.  Not only do they help with their learning, but I like to see children entertained by a good story that makes them want to keep coming back and reading the story all over again.  I love the way that illustrations help books come to life.  There are some really good books out there for children by some brilliant writers, some of whom I have had the pleasure of meeting.  

I am also a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Authors and Illustrators).  A very supportive group, full of amazing talented people. 
 
Thank you for visiting my site and please feel free to take a look around, where you can find out more about me and what is happening in my life.  For now I continue to write and if you are also an aspiring writer, remember the saying “Never give up and if at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again”! I know I will.

Enjoy!
Jean Healey

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