Heart-expanding young adult fiction, supporting your self-understanding and emotional healing
Hello I’m Jodie! Author & Psychologist
A YA Contemporary Romance
Never, Not Ever
Jodie’s new book!
Heart-expanding and healing
A smart summer romance about family secrets, finding yourself, and falling in love, with healing at its heart.
“I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! (Yes, all caps shouting with glee and minimum five exclamation marks). I’m so hungry for more.” - Holly Owen
“I couldn't devour Never, Not Ever fast enough. Jodie Benveniste understands teenage feelings big and small - and her book made me feel them all.” - Shari Weiss
Heart-expanding
YA fiction for you
Teen Readers
Books you’ll curl up and devour but that also take you to new levels of
self-love and understanding.
Adult Readers
Books that give you the best excuse to take a moment for yourself.
Heart-expanding and healing.
Teachers & Librarians
Books that are entertainingly, tantalisingly readable but that also feature
mental health healing.
About Jodie
Hello! I’m Jodie Benveniste, an author and psychologist who writes heart-expanding young adult contemporary romance, supporting your self-understanding and emotional healing.
I write about love and friendships, family relationships, wellbeing, and mental health healing, introducing you to your amazing inner world and it’s incredible depths.
I’ve been a psychologist in private practice, trusted parenting expert, organisational consultant, academic researcher, and Chair of the Board of an Independent School.
When I’m not writing, you can find me reading books, sipping a good cup of tea, eating dark chocolate or walking in the national park near my home.
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