J. L. Simmonds

Jo Simmonds grew up by the seaside but now lives in Bristol. She studied English Literature and worked in marketing and communications for ten years before returning to Bath Spa for her MA in Writing for Young People. She writes hopeful, joyful uplifting LGBTQ+ YA novels, bad poetry, and text messages with too many emojis.

Run Away With Me will be published on 5th June 2025 by Penguin Random House UK and in Autumn 2025 in the USA.