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Jonathan White

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Jonathan began writing stories at an early age and recently uncovered an old attempt at a Count Dracula tale, probably written when he was around eleven. Inspired by authors such as Douglas Adams, Terrance Dicks, Roald Dahl, and later Dean Koontz, he developed a lasting love of fantasy and science fiction.

Jonathan studied Systems Design at the University of the West of England, Bristol, before spending much of his career in the IT industry, living and working across the UK, Estonia, Bulgaria, Malaysia and Cyprus.

His travels inspired several non-fiction books on property investment before leading him to write The Secret on the Second Shelf, a supernatural fantasy adventure for readers aged 8+. Jonathan is a father of three and enjoys photogr ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Jonathan White Write on another day. I don't think you can really force it and I also don't think you should overly stress about it either. We aren't robots, permane…moreWrite on another day. I don't think you can really force it and I also don't think you should overly stress about it either. We aren't robots, permanently switched on, and we need to be feeling "in the mood". Even if you have to skips days, weeks, even months, I don't think it's a bad thing. It's a problem if you are having to work to tight deadlines not imposed by yourself - but otherwise, I recommend being a little more relaxed.(less)
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Jonathan White I'd say the freedom to create a world with characters you have developed to tell a story that other people want to share in. If we write a book and no…moreI'd say the freedom to create a world with characters you have developed to tell a story that other people want to share in. If we write a book and no-one reads it, that's very sad and has little reward. Having released my first fictional title (The Secret on the Second Shelf), I just want as many people as possible to read it and enter a world that they perhaps never imagined - and see how they react to it.(less)
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Audiobook – Release in May 2026

I’m thrilled to announce that the audiobook edition of The Secret On The Second Shelf  has been be narrated by award-winning British audiobook narrator and producer David Sweeney-Bear, with release planned for May 2026.

David Sweeney-Bear is a highly respected voice actor, audio producer, and founder of DSB Audio. With over 25 years of experience in music production and 8 years speciali

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" 🎧 NEW AUDIBLE RELEASE: A Supernatural Fantasy Mystery Filled with Ancient Secrets, Hidden Worlds & Unexplained Forces 👻📚

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" Free UK/US Audible Codes – A Supernatural Fantasy Mystery Featuring Time Travel, Ancient Secrets & A Hidden World.

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