C J Openshaw was born and raised in a small Lancashire village where she still lives today. After being awarded with a Psychology degree at the University of Worcester, she discovered her love and passion for writing.

In 2012 she entered a Poetry Rivals competition where her poem was featured in the Poetry Rivals' Collection - Between The Lines. The following year she once again had her work featured in the 2013 edition, The Ink Flows On.

Over the years, in between working and raising a family, she has completed many pieces of work and The Secret Solitaire is set to be her first, self-published novel. Her second book is due for release in Spring 2019.

When not writing or working, she can be found enjoying the Lancashire countryside with her family.

For more information follow her on Twitter: @chloejopenshaw or Instagram: c.j.openshaw