J. New is a writer of British Mysteries. Historical, contemporary, paranormal, cozy, humorous. Featuring memorable protagonists, their unusual sidekicks and an eclectic ensemble of supporting cast members. They usually include spirits (all varieties) a little bit of magic, a spot of romance and copious amounts of tea. At regular intervals they involve steam trains and sometimes bicycles.
She is the author of popular Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries, traditional English whodunits with a twist, set in the 1930s. Known for their humour as well as the interesting slant on the traditional whodunit, they have been dubbed ‘Miss Marple’ meets ‘The Ghost Whisperer’ by fans.
She also writes the Finch & Fischer and the Tea & Sympathy mysteries, both contemporary cozy crime series.
Born in West Yorkshire, England. She studied art and design and after qualifying began work as an interior designer, moving onto fine art restoration and portraiture before making the decision to write. She has been a full time author for over a decade and loves every minute of it.