S8 Ep 2: From Asda in Leeds & Greetings Cards to Multi-Million Best-Selling Author: Milly Johnson

Hold on tight, lovely listeners because what a woman I have for you! Milly Johnson is the author of romantic fiction who has sold millions of copies of her books all over the world. She’s won numerous awards including Outstanding Achievement for the Romantic Novelists Association. But before all this she was a single mum, writing messages for greetings cards, working in Asda in Leeds and then working on her books through the night propped up - as she says - by Walkers Shortbread and Douwe Egberts coffee. It took Milly 15 years to find a publisher (fifteen!!)  but since then, her books have not only entertained they’ve addressed difficult issues, they’ve helped women break free and perhaps most importantly feel seen.We talk about the sandwich generation, what happens if Keanu Reeves would knock at her door and the power of picking ourselves up and carrying on. Yes - Milly is one of my favourite authors and one of my biggest role models, but I think if you didn’t know Milly before this conversation you’ll agree what a special woman she is.Her latest book Together Again is out now.You can learn all about Milly and her fabulous books at https://millyjohnson.co.uk/And just in case you were wondering – you can find me and my books (I’d love you to join my mailing list so I can send you some Next Chapter inspiration) www.elliebarkerwrites.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenextchapterbyelliebarker.substack.com