Published in 2017
224 pages
Jen Campbell grew up in the north east of England and now lives in London. She an award-winning poet and bestselling author of twelve books across nonfiction, fiction and poetry.
Jen has worked in the publishing industry for over fifteen years, initially as a bookseller, and now as a freelance editor, content creator and disability advocate. She reviews books online, in print and on the radio. Jen runs a Youtube channel where she talks about books, the history of fairy tales, and the representation of disability and disfigurement. She also offers online writing workshops and editorial services, and she gives talks at schools, publishing companies, universities and book festivals on a variety of topics.
What is this book about?
Modern fairy tales of magic, outsiders and lost souls from bestselling author and acclaimed book vlogger Jen Campbell. Modern fairy tales of magic, outsiders and lost souls.
These days, you can find anything you need at the click of a button.
That’s why I bought her heart online.
Spirits in jam jars, mini-apocalypses, animal hearts and side shows.
A girl runs a coffin hotel on a remote island.
A boy is worried his sister has two souls.
A couple are rewriting the history of the world.
And mermaids are on display at the local aquarium.
The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night is a collection of twelve haunting stories; modern fairy tales brimming with magic, outsiders and lost souls.
