AUTHOR
BARRISTER • MENTOR • TEACHER •
STORYTELLER
“Jody Klaire is one of those authors with whom you never quite know what you are going to get, from the absolutely stunning paranormal/crime series “Above and Beyond” to the charming and whimsical “La Vie en Bleu” she always entertains.”
Velvet Lounger – LRR
The story behind the stories…
Jody Klaire is an award-winning, bestselling author, barrister, teacher and mentor whose career has rarely followed a straight line. A former professional musician and police officer, she now combines a legal career with writing, education and advocacy work.
Known for creating immersive, character-driven stories across multiple genres, Jody is the author of more than twenty published works, including the acclaimed Above & Beyond series and the much-loved romance La Vie En Bleu to the enrapturing Hayefield Manor. Her readers have learned to expect the unexpected; crime, romance, mystery, suspense and humour all find a home in her work.
‘I’ve never been interested in fitting neatly on a shelf. Fortunately, neither have my books.‘
Jody
Called to the Bar in 2024, Jody’s legal work has focused on vulnerable clients, access to justice, advocacy and legal education. Alongside advocacy, she has taught and mentored aspiring lawyers, contributed to legal training projects and worked extensively in equality, diversity, inclusion and neurodiversity initiatives.
Curiosity has always been the common thread.
A lifelong student, Jody has studied law, psychology, languages, music and performance, and maintains a deep interest in human behaviour, medicine, sculpture, art, communication and learning. She is currently developing training and mentoring programmes focused on equality, neurodiversity and professional development.
Away from the desk, Jody can usually be found researching an entirely new subject, attempting a project she has never tried before, caring for wildlife, or convincing herself that one more hobby is a perfectly sensible idea.
Whether writing fiction, teaching students or standing up in court, she remains fascinated by the same thing:
Characters.
Their resilience, their flaws, their humour, their courage and the stories they carry.
Just like her, those stories are never confined to a single genre.
Writing Style
‘Rereadable books with characters who become lifelong friends‘
Rather than focusing solely on plot, she aims to create vivid environments, deeply layered stories with memorable characters readers can revisit over and over, discovering something new and reconnecting with familiar friends on each turn of the page.
She frequently employs close narrative distance, allowing readers to experience events alongside the characters themselves. Whether writing crime, romance, mystery or fantasy, her focus remains firmly on character and emotional authenticity.
In her crime and thriller novels, she enjoys weaving complex stories rich with multiple subplots, mystery and consequence. In romance, she aims to make readers laugh, smile and fall in love alongside her characters, whilst never sacrificing depth or story. She wraps in rich jump-off-the-page ensembles using and often running roughshod over technical writing tools to immerse readers in a way that feels as though they are in the story not just outside the cover.
As a writer, Jody has always embraced doing things a little differently.
“Being different as a writer gives me a voice that has both been accepted and rejected. The latter can be difficult to accept but, over the years, I’ve learned to believe in myself and in my work. I can’t please everyone, but I can write for those readers who choose to care.”
For Jody, stories are ultimately about characters: their resilience, humour, flaws, courage and capacity to surprise us. The genre may change, but the people at the heart of the story always come first.
Fergus (Ferb)
Without a doubt, Fergus was a superhero with paws.
Understandably, he was far more of an atrraction in conferences, court rooms, class rooms or on the street. He was a life saver, co-counsel, co-conspiractor and knew Jody in a way that no human could come close to.
Off-duty, he loved nothing better than to have adventures, find the muddiest smelliest puddle imaginable, play, laugh and smile the Golden Retriever way then cuddle up for a nap.
His paws will forever be written into the hearts of anyone his joy touched.
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