Videos

Jane is regularly asked to appear on TV and in the media, giving talks, readings or thought provoking comment on topical subjects and relationships.

Sister Stardust

Hear about Jane’s research for her first historical fiction novel, Sister Stardust. After plunging into research on Marrakech in the sixties and the fabulous people who lived there, Jane is now somewhat bemused, and more than a little amused, to find herself the world’s foremost expert on sex, drugs and rock’n’roll in the sixties in Marrakech. She recently featured in a new documentary made by Arte: The Myth of Marrakech, and has just given a talk to the British Moroccan Society.

The Slippery Slope of an Affair

This was Jane’s first story for The Moth, the hugely popular storytelling podcast, featuring true stories, told live. About the time she almost had an affair, she tells the story with humor and honesty, attracting over three million views.

The Secret Garden

Follow Jane through the garden she planted when she first moved in to her former beach cottage in Westport, Connecticut, affectionately known as The Mouse House.

The Authors TV

Here Jane is interviewed about her long career, what it was like to become an instant bestseller, and where she finds her inspiration.

A Novel Idea

For many years Jane had a beloved column in the UK’s oldest magazine for women, The Lady. Called A Novel Idea, it was about a novelist who was so busy raising children, cooking, decorating houses, she never had time to write. Here she reads one of her columns out loud.

Meet The Author

Filmed at a book talk at the Darien Library, Jane talks about how she got her start in writing, and how she made the leap from a Feature Writer, to a bestselling author. An invaluable talk for anyone who wants to know how to get into writing.

Jane’s Take on Relationships and Happiness.

She’s no expert, trust me, but as the Agony Aunt “Dear Jane” in the Daily Mail, she has some tips on how to live a happy life. As she always says, “the key to happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you have got.”