Jane Buckley born in Derry, Londonderry in Northern Ireland, is a passionate storyteller who brings the complexities of her homeland’s history to life. Inspired by her childhood during the Troubles - a deeply rooted conflict that took place from the late 1960’s until the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Her ‘Stones Corner’ series - Turmoil, Darkness, Light and Hope - cuts straight to the heart of one of Northern Ireland’s darkest chapters. Jane writes to make sense of it all. To honour those who lived through it. To make sure it is not forgotten. Her work aims to shed light on a misunderstood chapter of history, fostering understanding and promoting healing. Ultimately her work is realistic and hard hitting story lines based around true events.

Jane’s next work, written for the US based Project Children, steps back to the powerful true story behind the initiative featured in the series. Between the seventies and nineties, 23,000 children from both sides of the divide were flown to the United States, welcomed into homes and given a taste of peace. It’s a story of hope, healing and the quiet power of kindness. One child, one family. One Summer at a time. Website: https://www.janebuckleywrites.com

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