It's Jodiworld - What Can Possibly Go Wrong?
A weekly newsletter from Jodi Taylor
This week, we’re sharing videos and photos from Jodiworld - the normal format will resume next week:
A message from Jodi Taylor
A video of Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell being trebucheted
Photo Gallery - a sneak peek at from the weekend
The Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell interview in full
The Jodi Taylor and Zara Ramm interview in full
Jodi Taylor and Zara Ramm reading Bedtime Stories
The Book of the Month is Bad Moon watch a new interview and extract from Jodi Taylor
Well, here I am, back from Jodiworld and very nearly intact. I think it’s safe to say a good time was had by all – especially me – and I came home with far more chocolate than I set out with, which is always my criteria for a successful event.
To apply the Dr Bairstow criteria – no one electrocuted themselves. Nothing caught fire. The building did not fall down. Yes – successful event.
It was lovely to see so many familiar faces again and meet new ones, too. As usual I meant to take loads of photos and as usual I completely forgot. Hopefully others will have more than made up for my deficiency and post theirs appropriately.
Obviously massive thanks go to Karin and her top-notch team – singling out Tracey who was in charge of getting me to the correct place at the correct time and discreetly carrying out the usual checks – that I was appropriately dressed, sober and with a functioning pen – together the tech people and our wonderful guests, Zara Ramm and Caimh McDonnel.
Mostly, of course, massive thanks to all our lovely Disaster Magnets, who brought stunning costumes, questions, gifts, enthusiasm, and a willingness to have a really good time at any cost – and TALENT. Jodiworld was full of singers, dancers, violin players, comedians, conjurors – and not forgetting all the stellar actors, actresses and film makers. If ever I am talked into filming the Chronicles of St Mary’s these will be the people I select to do the job. They were brilliant.
So now – back to work. More edits for Out of Time, the Christmas story to finish and … a new project. Dum dum dum … but more about that another time.
I’ve written to Karin to thank her and told her to put her feet up for a few days but my guess is that she’s already started on Jodiworld 27.
Take care, everyone, and Happy Friday.
Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell being trebucheted at Jodiworld
A fabulous clip of authors Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell being trebucheted at Jodiworld with soggy teabags. Yes, it's all part of the fun, mayhem and madness of Jodiworld, a convention for Jodi Taylor fans!
The Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell interview in full - CLICK HERE
Enjoy the banter and laughs as authors Jodi Taylor and Caimh McDonnell discuss their writing, ambitions and inspirations at Jodiworld 2025.
The Jodi Taylor and Zara Ramm interview in full - CLICK HERE
A highlight of the Jodiworld Convention 2025 was an interview between Jodi Taylor, bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, and her audiobook narrator, Zara Ramm.
Jodi Taylor and Zara Ramm reading Bedtime Stories - CLICK HERE
Bedtime stories are a tradition on the first night at Jodiworld Conventions. People wear their pyjamas, settle back and enjoy being read to by the author and narrator of her audiobooks. Jodi Taylor reads an extract from Bad Moon, and Zara Ramm reads the Jane and Grint dating scene from Saving Time.
The Book of the Month for May is Bad Moon
This was such a fun weekend, and so special to get to talk with Jodi, Zara and Caimh (and Elaine)! Thanks for sharing the videos!