The Author

 

Bio

Joely Black is a writer and author from England, living in Manchester. She has a degree and PhD in Historical Geography and spent three years teaching at Lancaster University as a tutor. In an already varied career, she has run her own business and worked for several large corporations as an analyst and been published writing on the use of technology in measuring emotions and mood.

She is a firm supporter of education and science in education, a member of the Greater Manchester Skeptics Society and runs their associated book club, called SkepLit. She also gives talks on surviving eating disorders and personal development. She loves books and supports her local library, and when not writing or reading, she spends much of her time learning Russian and at the gym or running club.

The view from the peanut gallery

“Bright, vivacious, articulate and intelligent. A better conversationalist you will not meet.” – @Smescrater, Simon

“Tamer of squirrels. An awesome woman to be around who keeps you spellbound with her words & ideas. Beautiful geek chic.” – @heidivodka, Rebecca

“You know when you meet great people, they fill you full of enthusiasm for life? That’ll be @TheCharmQuark” – @michaelcooper, Mike

“Mysteriously funny and engaging with nice legs” – @tobywneal, Toby

“The bagel-eating writer with the coolest name on Twitter” – @PenguinGalaxy, Alice

“Up and down the land, Strange beauty can be found. Truth might well be favoured, But Charm always wins the round!” – @PhotonQyv, Matt