Welcome to the Felixstowe Authors Directory — a growing showcase of writers living in or connected to Felixstowe. From memoirists and mental health advocates to crime novelists and children’s storytellers, this page celebrates the literary talent emerging from our Suffolk coast. Each featured author brings a unique voice and story, contributing to the cultural life of our town and beyond.
FELIXSTOWE AUTHORS
Meet the local authors
I love reading and I love my home town of Felixstowe. This section brings the two together.
Are you a Felixstowe author I’m yet to discover/feature? CONTACT me and I’ll add you in.
Ruth Dugdall
Domestic Noir
Ruth is a crime novelist and former probation officer. She writes psychological thrillers rooted in forensic insight and domestic noir. Her debut, The Woman Before Me, won the CWA Debut Dagger Award.
Jeanette Hewitt
Psychological Crime
Writing as J.M. Hewitt, Jeanette is an author of psychological crime thrillers. Her novels delve into the darker aspects of human behavior, often set against evocative backdrops, often interspersing factual events with fiction.
Iain Maitland
Psychological Thrillers
Iain’s novels examine mental health, family secrets, and obsession. A mental health advocate, Maitland also writes non-fiction and speaks publicly about his family’s lived experiences.
Melanie Green
Biography
Melanie’s life took an unexpected turn following a cancer diagnosis at age 48. Her memoir, But Seriously, Who Knew?, expands upon her candid blog entries.
Julie Missen
Psychological Thrillers
Julie who predominately writes as JD, is known for her psychological thrillers and literary fiction. Her works often delve into themes of mental health, trauma, and the complexities of small-town life.
