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My Take
What I admire most about Jojo Moyes is the journalist's backbone underneath the romance label. She spent years reporting before turning to fiction in 2002, and you can feel that discipline in how her stories handle dignity and difficult choices rather than easy sentiment. The Giver of Stars, about women carrying books to remote homes, is quietly moving in a way bestsellers rarely manage. People underestimate popular fiction, but reaching number one on the New York Times list while still writing with genuine empathy is no small feat. I think her Maidstone grit is exactly what gives the work its weight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jojo Moyes
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョジョ・モイーズ
- Reading
- じょじょ・もいーず
- Born
- August 4, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Maidstone, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- journalist / novelist / writer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Royal Holloway, University of London
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Romantic Novelists' Association Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Giver of Stars | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jojomoyes.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo%20Moyes
Frequently asked questions
When was Jojo Moyes born?
Born August 4, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Jojo Moyes from?
Jojo Moyes is from Maidstone, United Kingdom.
What does Jojo Moyes do?
Jojo Moyes works as journalist, novelist, writer, screenwriter.
What is Jojo Moyes known for?
Notable works include The Giver of Stars.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.