****ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE*** From Smash Hits magazine to author of Dear Mrs Bird & The Emmy Chronicles: AJ Pearce

AJ Pearce loved using her imagination as a child but didn’tever think she could be an author. She worked in magazines before starting herwriting career and then everything changed forever when she found something oneBay.   She then wrote thebrilliant book Dear Mrs Bird. It was a Richard and Judy pick and was short-listed for the British BookAwards. It’s been translated into fifteen languages and was optioned fortelevision even before it was published. She’s since written two more in  wonderful Emmy Lake Chronicles including herlatest Mrs Porter’s calling  AJ talks openly about her own wobbles how her overnightsuccess was years in the making and how she believes Next Chapters aren’t justabout what you do, it’s also about the people you meet on the way. We discussperms, the real reason why she’s called AJ and she gives wonderful advice onhow we can all find our own voice. AJ is honest, funny and full of warmth andwisdom – just like her wonderful books.   You can find out more about AJ and her books at: https://ajpearce.com/ And in just case you were wondering you can keep up to datewith me at https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenextchapterbyelliebarker.substack.com