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Jojo Moyes was born on August 4, 1969 in Maidstone, United Kingdom and is credited as a journalist, novelist and writer. As of 2026, Jojo Moyes is 57 years old. Education on record includes Royal Holloway, University of London. Recorded honors include Romantic Novelists' Association Awards (2004). Credited works include The Giver of Stars.
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 years as a working journalist are exactly what give the work its weight.
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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 57)
- Origin
- Maidstone, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- journalist / novelist / writer / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Royal Holloway, University of London
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Romantic Novelists' Association Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Giver of Stars |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jojomoyes.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jojo%20Moyes
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4299894
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jojo Moyes born?
Jojo Moyes was born on August 4, 1969 and is 57 years old.
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.
Where did Jojo Moyes study?
Jojo Moyes attended Royal Holloway, University of London.
What is Jojo Moyes known for?
Jojo Moyes's notable works include The Giver of Stars.
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