True Colours

Box set of six books: inspirational, entertaining and moving true stories and poems from an award-winning author, photographer, beekeeper, mad dog lady, cat breeder, literacy expert and mother. Jean Gill's truth takes many forms and the reader's journey through these books is as rich in discovery as her life has been to date.

'Gill's work stands apart through its strikingly inventive concept, distinctive sense of place, and masterful use of imagery.' Booklife Prize 2019, Critic's score 10 out of 10

Someone To Look Up To: A dog's life in the south of France, from the dog's point of view. 'Jean Gill has captured the innermost thoughts of this magnificent animal' Les Ingham, Pyr International

A dog's life in the south of France. From puppyhood, Sirius the Pyrenean Mountain Dog has been trying to understand his humans and train them with kindness. How this led to their divorce he has no idea. More misunderstandings take Sirius to Death Row in an animal shelter. Doggedly, Sirius keeps the faith. One day, his human will come.

How Blue is My Valley: A memoir.  Jean Gill's first year living in Provence, a laugh-out-loud account of following your dream and adopting a new country. 'Such a vivid picture of the fields of lavender, sunflowers and olive trees that you could almost be there with her.' Living France Magazine

With Double Blade: Poetry so sharp it hurts when you laugh. '...the humour frequently has the effect of pointing up the stark reality with which she writes.' – Ted Griffin, Pause Magazine

From Bedtime On: Poetry that hits home. Finalist in the 2018 Kindle Book Awards
These new editions contain the 'stories behind the poems', adding the personal context to the work for which Jean Gill was first known as an author.

One Sixth of a Gill: Short stories, blogs and poetry. An emotional roller-coaster with people you'll never forget. 
'A fantastic array of wonderful prose, from bee-keeping to Top Tips on Dogs! A FINALIST and highly recommended.' The Wishing Shelf Awards

Faithful Through Hard Times: A WW2 biography. Malta: Zero Hour Food approaching. The true story of WW2 Malta from an eye-witness account written at the time in a secret diary, a diary too dangerous to show anyone, and too precious to destroy. Four years, 3 million bombs, one small island out-facing the might of the German and Italian air forces - and one young Scotsman who didn't want to be there. 'The diary was kept secret because it had to be. Taylor knew he would be in trouble if it were found. There is no censor in the diary.' The Scottish Association for the Teachers of History