Half Dutch and born between the in-and-out gates of a distillery on the borders of Wandsworth and Battersea, way before the area became chic, I loved the whole London culture vibe as I was growing up. I went to Grey Coat Hospital Girls' Grammar School in Victoria (a real privilege - I am grateful for the experience to this day), and then on to read BA Jt Hons Modern Languages at the University of Bristol. I loved my early career as a Modern Languages (French and German) teacher, working in both the state and private sector. Writing has been in my blood for as long as I can remember. Following on from freelance journalism, my work as Editor for Travelsphere holidays was fantastic - travel is a great passion and I am blessed to have done a lot of it! I also enjoyed editing Embrace Magazine for a couple of years - an intensely busy time, bonkers but good.
Life has not all been easy. When one of the closest people to me died I thought that the world would end and it almost did. When I surfaced, I realised that it had simply changed forever, and decided to honour her memory with the passion I try to inject into everything I do. I am now living in Lincolnshire with my husband and two chihuahuas.

What genre do you write in?

Fiction
Contemporary
Women's Literary Fiction

What is the address of your official web site?

http://www.jaedewylde.com

What are your top five writing and/or publishing tips for budding authors?

1. Never give up
2. Be disciplined in your approach
3. Keep your writing tight
4. Does your dialogue sound real?
5. Phone a friend and read them your novel!