Writing Cozy- ish Mysteries
About Me
Alongside writing my cozy mysteries, I'm a mum and also live with chronic illness.
I chose to focus on pursuing my dream of writing and publishing my cozy mysteries as I approached my 45th birthday; it feels a little like a now or never age!
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Prior to turning my focus to fiction, I've enjoyed working as a full-time academic, as a self-employed writing coach, and even had a stint at vintage clothing re-selling!
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When I'm not writing, doing mum running, or working part-time, I love to read (anything mystery based), re-read Agatha Christie, try to practice yoga, and snuggle up with our void cat.
I run mainly on fumes, strong coffee, cakes - and a lot of dark humour!
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My Writing Biography
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As a Fiction Author
Vikki Jones is my pen-name that I use to write fiction. Under this name, I am an independent author of not-so cozy mysteries and police procedurals.
Book 1 in my first series now available to pre-order with publication in summer 2025.
If you love cozy mysteries set in English villages with whip smart female amateur sleuths solving satisfying murder mysteries, then subscribe for more details and come hang out on Instagram @vikkijonesauthor
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As an Academic
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I first came to writing for publication as an academic. After gaining my PhD, I worked full-time as aLecturer in Politics between 2008-2019. You can read my academic publications - as Dr Vikki Turbine - here.
I left full-time academic work in 2019 following a deep burnout linked to my chronic illnesses - that stem from my stage 4 endometriosis.
Between 2029-2023, I was self-employed, running my own writing mentoring and coaching service for women academics.
I now combining part-time research work with my fiction writing.