Meet the author

Novelist; Historian

A.J. Sefton is the author of fiction set in England, infused with history.
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​Jay's latest book is set on a typical allotment. But the dark kind. Which is the best kind to read about.

Jay has worked as a history teacher and journalist, and contributed to a variety of publications including the football magazine Shoot! and a regular monthly column for Cat World magazine. Jay also ran a successful history blog for eight years, which formed part of the research for the Dark Ages Collection.

​An enthusiastic professional reader and one of the top 40 book reviewers in Britain.
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A.J. Sefton was born in Wallasey in Merseyside, and moved to Liverpool shortly after. Jay now lives in
​Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
Married with a daughter, Amanda, who is a forensic psychologist, and two cats. There are always cats. 

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Work in Progress

The sequel to Growing In Damp Places is my current project...then a third. All coming along well.

Contemporary but infused with history. Just the way we like it.

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Appearances

I am now available for talks in book clubs, literary circles or anything bookish.