Jodi Taylor

Quite Great is proud to manage Book PR and marketing for Jodi Taylor, the acclaimed author whose bestselling novels have captivated readers worldwide. Jodi stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and creativity. She is known primarily for her hit series “The Chronicles of St. Mary’s”. Taylor’s rise to literary prominence is an inspirational story of determination and passion for history and storytelling.

Taylor’s journey to becoming a bestselling novelist was not straightforward. Before embracing a full-time writing career, she was in the RAF and went on to various local government roles. It was her love for history, coupled with a fascination for time travel, that ultimately fuelled her transition from an avid reader to a celebrated writer.

Jodi’s Author Journey

Having retired from her role as Facilities Manager for North Yorkshire Libraries she moved to Turkey to run a hotel with her brother. While staying there she challenged herself to write a book. In 2013, when she was 60, Taylor self-published her first novel, “Just One Damned Thing After Another“. This introduced readers to the adventures of the St. Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, where historians explore major historical events in contemporary time. The success of the first book led to a publishing deal with Accent Press, and later with Headline (part of the Hachette group). Jodi Taylor’s rise to fame was marked by her distinctive voice and ability to seamlessly merge historical fact with science fiction and adventure.

A love of History

However, fans may not be aware that Taylor’s love of history only came about when she took her A-Levels at night school in her 40s. The building blocks of the St Mary’s series are harvested from her own life experiences. The chaos and mayhem of St Mary’s comes from her time working of local government – all be it, with less bad language. Her time in the RAF provided the basis for some of the time-travelling procedures and protocols used in the books.

Her inspirational writing career is marked by her prolific output. She has authored over 25 novels, including standalone works and other series. In addition, she has written numerous short stories and novellas. Every new release is eagerly anticipated by her global fanbase. Her books have been translated into multiple languages, expanding her reach and impact.

Best-Selling Book PR Author transformation

Currently residing in Gloucestershire, Taylor continues to write – finding new plotlines from researching historical events and her boundless imagination. The latest release promises to deliver the same excitement and adventure that her readers have come to love. While Jodi’s transformation from retiree to international best-selling author may seem as much a fantasy as the adventures she writes about, it is very much real. Not only that, but it is a living testament to pursuing your dreams no matter your age.

 Book details: The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal – out 12th September in hardback, eBook and audiobook formats. ISBN 978-1035415892

I worked with Quite Great for three months and the work they put in for me during such a short time was phenomenal.  Within hours they’d set up interviews and articles in a very wide range of magazines and publications. Together with spots on local radio shows. They couldn’t have done more for me and I was delighted with their service.
Jodi Taylor