My life has been shaped by books and travel — maybe yours has, too.
I’m Jo Frances Penn. I write thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, horror, short stories — and travel memoir — under J.F. Penn and non-fiction self-help for writers under Joanna Penn.
I’m a podcaster, audiobook narrator, and creative entrepreneur — but I’m also a traveler. I hope you’ll join me on a journey both inside and out.
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The ocean represents the themes of Books & Travel. Together, we will explore …
The light turquoise shallows where you’re safe and can bask in the sun with a cocktail in hand, exploring the simple joys of a new place. I’ll be sharing articles about places I’ve travelled, podcast interviews with authors around the places that inspire their writing, as well as tips on food and drink.
The dark midnight depths where you feel an edge of challenge and a pull to the deep. I’ll be talking and writing about the darker side of travel, as well as the inner journey — perhaps the most important exploration of all.
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Official Bio:
J.F. Penn is the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, crime, dark fantasy, horror, short stories, and travel memoir. Jo lives in Bath, England, with her husband and two British shorthair cats and enjoys a nice G&T.
My Other Sites:
For readers: www.JFPennBooks.com. Get a free thriller when you join my email list.
Images of my writing and travelling life: www.Instagram.com/jfpennauthor
For writers: www.TheCreativePenn.com. Writing craft and author business.
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Copyright notice for Books and Travel
All podcast interviews are copyright J.F. Penn and each specific interviewee. All articles are copyright J.F. Penn or Icy Sedgwick or other author as named.
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