Jane Barrie

Jane has now published five novels and two full length plays, with another soon to be in print. Her second novel, 'The Emperor Reversed' was long listed for the prestigious Mslexia Novel Prize 2024 and remained 'comfortably in the yes pile' for the short list right up to the last moment. Her play 'Invisible' was also performed on the Main Stage at the Storyhouse Theatre in Chester as part of the Storyhouse Women Weekend in May 2025 and received a standing ovation! Jane also completed a short gig tour of ‘Invisible’ with the Totally Visible Theatre Company, of which she if founder, writer and director in summer 2026. ‘Invisible’ was The Crucible, Sheffield’s fastest selling show of the season and the company played mostly to sold-out houses. She also submitted her play, 'Invisible' to the BBC Writers' Room where it made it through to the final 10%. All of these significant achievements are indications that Jane's work has been recognised by industry professionals as being of some interest to say the least. She is determined to keep writing so her work reaches as wide an audience as possible! Read her reviews to see how much her books have been enjoyed so far.

Before becoming a full-time writer and playwright, Jane enjoyed a career as a high school drama teacher. Jane is particularly interested in developing immersive fiction focusing on women's lives with vivid female protagonists. She currently lives in the north west of England where she pursues her interests in theatre, art, travel and gardening, in between frantically writing and watching additive American TV dramas. Follow Jane on Facebook - Jane Barrie Writer - or catch her Blog on her website or on Instagram @janebarrie.