Jennifer Lane – författare

A beautiful, healing book for anyone who has ever struggled with pregnancy loss and recovery, and is looking for symbols of hope in the wider, wilder world.When Jennifer Lane finally fell pregnant, she and her partner were overjoyed. But it wasn’t an easy pregnancy, and her journey towards motherhood was, in the end, a story of loss.In the wake of her traumatic grief and physical recovery, Jennifer – a practising green witch – was left questioning everything about her beliefs. Trust your intuition, they say. But what if the worst thing that could happen does?As she grieved, Jennifer turned to the mysteries of our animal natures, witchcraft and women’s fertility for understanding and comfort. This beautifully written account of finding solace in the natural world offers companionship through loss, and a sustaining path to joy and hope.

When Vinny smells burning in his mates car, he doesn't know that it will change his life forever. Can he get to the bottom of who tried to kill them, even if it means bringing down one of his closest friends?YA Reads I and II have been written by experienced authors to fulfil the need for mature yet accessible fiction aimed at young adults. These 16 engrossing and thought-provoking titles have themes spanning sexuality, identity, family breakdown, bereavement, relationships, prejudice and dystopia. With a realistic word count of 5000-6000, YA Reads provide struggling readers with captivating, age-appropriate fiction to both inspire a love of reading and broaden horizons.This hi-lo series for struggling and reluctant readers has been written for teens aged between 14 and 16 years, whose current reading age is 8-9. These age-appropriate short reads range from 40 to 64 pages and are written by brilliant authors writing stories with relatable characters. They incorporate a large font size and text separated into bite-sized chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing that can reduce visual stress. The series has plenty of practice at one level, allowing consolidation of learning before moving on to more challenging reads.

Magic could be hiding under any leaf... Behind any tree.... Next to any tiny pebble. Witchlings always know just where to look. Every plant and flower has a special superpower, and pssst… The Little Witch’s Guide to Plants is here to tell you all their secrets. Did you know that every plant has a special superpower? A lavender can bring you deep sleep and honeysuckle can bring you good luck – all you have to do is ask the plants nicely and work with them to cast a spell. This beautifully illustrated book shares 15 common plants from the garden that are essential for little witchlings-to-be. Discover fascinating flower facts and fun folklore before learning to cast spells and make petal potions in this magic guide book.

'Jennifer Lane casts a kind a contrary nature spell over her readers, full of glitter and acorns, fire and firecrests' Derek Niemann, GuardianAfter Jennifer Lane reached breaking point in her fast-paced office life and suffered stress-related illness, she set out to rediscover the solace and purpose that witchcraft had given her as a teenager. In her year long journey, Jennifer explored ancient festivals and rituals, and visited fellow pagans and wild landscapes, in search of wisdom and peace.The Wheel explores the draw of witchcraft and our vulnerability to toxic working environments, including digital demands, and is intended for those who are sick at heart of noise, anger and disconnection. Full of wise words, crackling rituals and natural beauty, this is a quest to discover how to live fully connected to the natural world while firmly in the twenty-first century.

'Jennifer Lane casts a kind a contrary nature spell over her readers, full of glitter and acorns, fire and firecrests' Derek Niemann, GuardianAfter Jennifer Lane reached breaking point in her fast-paced office life and suffered stress-related illness, she set out to rediscover the solace and purpose that witchcraft had given her as a teenager. In her year long journey, Jennifer explored ancient festivals and rituals, and visited fellow pagans and wild landscapes, in search of wisdom and peace.The Wheel explores the draw of witchcraft and our vulnerability to toxic working environments, including digital demands, and is intended for those who are sick at heart of noise, anger and disconnection. Full of wise words, crackling rituals and natural beauty, this is a quest to discover how to live fully connected to the natural world while firmly in the twenty-first century.

The modern world has pushed many of us to our breaking point. Our bodies and minds are burnt out, and we can feel anxious, inadequate and lonely. This is because we were meant for a very different life - one that connects us with swaying trees, wild creatures and the rush of the elements across our skin. We are meant to feel the power and peace of being at one with nature.In The Witch's Survival Guide, Jennifer Lane shows you how to take back control of your life and tap into the deep magick that resides in the plants, trees and ancient places of this world. Among the many spells and rituals, you will learn to:Make an energy protection spell with a simple appleUse candle magic to draw self-love into your lifeSoothe anxiety and create balance with the powers of waterLet it all go under a full moon.Through guided spell work, Jennifer shows us how to harness the natural forces of the four elements - Earth, Air, Fire and Water - so that we can finally restore and enrich our souls.

In a remote village overshadowed by a gruesome legend and ancient superstitions, who can say what’s real, what’s not, and what should stay buried deep inside your head?The Black Air is a spellbinding contemporary novel with a dark mystery at its heart. Set in the depths of rural Lancashire as a community marks the 400th anniversary of the Long Byrne witches’ deaths, this is a story about obsession, mental health, disordered eating, the supernatural, and the lengths that teenage girls will go to for the sake of all-consuming female friendships.Cover illustration by Sarah Dennis.

When his best friend leaves town, Billy finds himself all alone as his world comes crashing down around him. Between swerving the bullies and looking after Mum, there seems to be no escape from his problems.However, when Mum gives him a second-hand book, everything changes. Billy finds himself drawn into an icy world of parallel universes where things aren't quite as they seem...The Second-Hand Boy is an emotional middle-grade story of overcoming mental health difficulties and loneliness, tackling life-changing problems head-on.