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Milly Johnson

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Born

Barnsley, The United Kingdom

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http://www.millyjohnson.co.uk/

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Contemporary, Romance, Comedy

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Milly Johnson was born in Barnsley, raised in Barnsley and still lives in Barnsley. She writes about strong women, often having a renaissance, all ages and has just released her 22nd novel Same Time Next Week. Do check out her website for up to date news and appearance dates.

As well as a novelist she is a professional joke writer, performance poet, newspaper and magazine columnist and also after dinner/motivational speaker.

She is on insta as @themillyjohnson, facebook as @millyjohnsonauthor, Twitter as @millyjohnson and a ridiculous presence on TikTok @millyjohnsonauthor. Do give her a follow - even if it's just out of sympathy! ...more

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Average rating: 4.25 · 110,490 ratings · 9,071 reviews · 48 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Teashop on the Corner 4.38 avg rating — 6,650 ratings — published 2014 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Spring Affair (Four Seasons #1) 4.14 avg rating — 6,615 ratings — published 2009 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day 4.30 avg rating — 6,191 ratings — published 2020 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Here Come the Girls 4.28 avg rating — 5,455 ratings — published 2011 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Queen of Wishful Thinking 4.45 avg rating — 5,186 ratings — published 2017 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My One True North 4.33 avg rating — 5,234 ratings — published 2020 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Café 4.25 avg rating — 5,053 ratings — published 2015 — 24 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Birds & the Bees 4.24 avg rating — 5,045 ratings — published 2008 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Winter Flame (Four Seasons #4) 4.13 avg rating — 5,143 ratings — published 2012 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Woman in the Middle 4.31 avg rating — 4,719 ratings — published 2021 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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This year, just before International Women’s Day, I was approached by a woman’s group who wanted me to talk for this big day about female empowerment and success. In a city half an hour away.

Except…

They ‘weren’t in a position to pay their speakers’ BUT they wouldn’t charge me an admission fee for the event. And if I wanted to bring a guest, they’d get a discount on that. So let me get this right

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Milly Johnson answered Rebekah's question: Hi Milly, Most if not all of your books include a character (usually male) that is a narcissistic controller. Is this your way of helping others that may be trapped in a relationship with one? Showing them red flags, their modus operandi, paths to escape, etc? I don't consciously write to help, I'm just writing the story but plenty of people do take guidance from how the characters deal with the situation. I think especially with men in abusive relationships, they find it harder to reach out too. And I've See Full Answer
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“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. Albert Schweitzer”
― Milly Johnson, A Winter Flame

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“It's never to late to have a happy ending' Harvey Hoyland”
― Milly Johnson, The Teashop on the Corner

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“First wish it. Then think of yourself doing it. Then do it.”
― Milly Johnson, The Queen of Wishful Thinking

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April BoTM Nominations ~ "Nature on Cover"~ 1st Poll
Top 5 books move onto final round

Wish You Were Here

by Jodi Picoult

8 votes, 26.7%

A History of Wild Places

by Shea Ernshaw

6 votes, 20.0%

Before You Knew My Name

by Jacqueline Bublitz

3 votes, 10.0%

When Ghosts Come
Home

by Wiley Cash

3 votes, 10.0%

Snow Falling on Cedars

by David Guterson

3 votes, 10.0%

A Spring Affair

by Milly Johnson

2 votes, 6.7%

Wrapped in Rain

by Charles Martin

2 votes, 6.7%

Peach Blossom Spring

by Melissa Fu

2 votes, 6.7%

Red Hook Road

by Ayelet Waldman

1 vote, 3.3%

Sweetwater Gap

by Denise Hunter

0 votes, 0.0%

30 total votes

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