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Check out the new gallery with 130 of my Shetland photos all available now as prints and greeting cards and let me know which are your favourites. It will be interesting to see which photos Vine Leaves Press choose for our book coming out in October 2027. https://jean-gill.pixels.com/collections/shetland

Since my last ‘news’ update:I had two heart valves replaced in February. A miraculous second chance at life but also an ordeal to go through and a battle, to recover. I did it and what a wonderful year since then!

Wishing you all a lovely Christmas/ holiday period. I’m all set for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve, having a heart operation in Lyon (repair or replacement of two valves) ! Many thanks for all your good wishes and messages of support. It has helped to hear what a good reputation this op has. When I…
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Will it be third time lucky as one of my books once more reaches The Chaucer Awards? Check out the competition! https://www.chantireviews.com/2025/01/12/the-chaucer-2024-finalists-for-early-historical-fiction/

Special discount for pre-orders of my new novel ‘Among Sea Wolves’. Viking adventures! Get your copy HERE

So thrilled to see ‘The Ring Breaker’ already not just longlisted but now shortlisted, a FINALIST in The Chaucer Award – presented to ‘the best pre-1750s fiction’. ‘Plaint for Provence’ was shortlisted in 2018 so this is my second appearance. Check out my competition here and wish me luck! Results in 2023 in May, I…
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If you would like to know more about me, I think this interview covers a lot, from my predictions about the impact of AI for writers and photographers, to my future projects (without AI) ‘Navigating around my garden in the fog using a sunstone’ sums up my life! Read more here! https://runesnielsen.com/author/author-interviews/2022/5/28/author-interview-jean-gill

Publication Date is 14th October for both paperback and ebook versions but if you fancy a trip to 12th century Viking Orkney – and who doesn’t! – you can order your ebook copy of my new novel HERE NOW! The first reviews are coming in from my advance readers and they are wonderful! ‘A stirring…
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I want my historical fiction looking its best for the launch of The Ring Breaker in October – yes, new novel on its way! – so Jessica Bell, my cover designer, did a makeover for The Troubadours in ebook format. I love the new look and hope you do too.

My Christmas project was a steampunk photo-story, featuring my man and me as models (nobody else available apart from the dogs and one of those does feature!) LOTS of fun to shoot and create the composites. You can see the full story as a video – with sound! Here https://youtu.be/6F6QJ8GEMzg