Jo Furniss

Jo Furniss is the author of several thrillers, including 'Deadmile', a murder mystery set on a gridlocked motorway. Her debut novel, 'All The Little Children', was an Amazon Charts Bestseller. A former BBC journalist, Jo also writes scripts for the award-winning 'Short History Of' podcast and has an MA in Professional Writing.

Describe your approach to teaching
I love to work alongside writers with all levels of publishing experience, sharing knowledge about the craft and the industry to help unlock their voices and stories.

What inspires your own work?
As a former journalist, I’m fascinated by the moment when an ordinary day twists and turns into something extraordinary.

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