Jill Vance: 12 books

Simon Sunshine and the Sweet Planet is a short, illustrated children's story suitable for young children aged 3+ In this adventure Simon travels to the Sweet Planet and meets Jolly Good. This is part of a series called “Simon Sunshine the Sorcerer’s™ Fun Adventures” by Jill Vance & Lou...

Dark Between Shadows is a collection of short stories, united only by having a twist in the tale. The plots range from speculative fiction to real crime with a smidgen of humour added. The length of the tales varies too, from short and sweet to quite lengthy, so there is reading material to suit all...

Simon Sunshine's New Friend is a short, illustrated children's story suitable for young children aged 3+ In this adventure Simon makes friends with a stray cat and gives it magic powers. Simon Sunshine is a normal little boy some of the time, and other times he has magic powers and becomes a sorcerer....

Simon Sunshine Visits Santa in Lapland is a short, illustrated children's story suitable for young children aged 3+ In this adventure Simon gets ready for Christmas and travels to Lapland where he meets Santa. This is part of a series called “Simon Sunshine the Sorcerer’s™ Fun Adventures”...

A Diary of Bedtime Stories is a book of fables with 21 illustrations. These are fairy stories with a difference as a mother tells her twin daughters stories from her childhood as adventures she experienced. Each day the tale varies greatly; from fairies; Christmas Elves “out of season” and witches...

Spectrum of Unspoken Thoughts is a collection of poems about things we think but that remain unspoken for a variety of reasons. These poems reflect on a wide variety of factors such as; nature, emotions, love and loss, and create images that form a painting of situations and scenes.

The Other Side of the Door is a collection of short stories with a twist in the tale. The stories take you on a journey of discovery, and although they do appear to offer hints as to the outcome, readers are kept guessing right up to the end. That is when you are hit with a surprise that is rarely...

‘Still Doing It’ is about a con, what is sometimes referred to as a ‘long con’. The book starts with the leader of the group of con artists looking for new recruits, and once she gathers a team of grifters, she starts working on the plan. It is an elaborate and daring plan, so much so it might...

Thoughts on a Wave is a book of maxims. It is a random collection of sayings regarding many aspects of life; some are simply thoughts, others actual phrases you can use in speech. Many are thoughts that pass through my head when talking to people, but which never see the light of day.

Wrapped With Thorns is a short mystery story, full of intrigue and unforeseen developments. Jasmine Jackson receives two unexpected presents that throw her already hectic life into turmoil. One, ‘Wrapped in Thorns’, is her husband’s disappearance, while the other is simply something a client...

A Diary of Bedtime Stories, Week 2 is an illustrated book of fables with a complete story for each night of the week. These fairy stories are told by a mother to her twin daughters as adventures she experienced in her childhood. Each day the tale is different and each one is magical and special. The...

The illustrated recipes in this book are authentic, tasty and easy to make. With uncomplicated starters, pasta and pasta sauce, main, dessert and even liqueurs, these recipes create the perfect Italian dinner to be enjoyed anywhere in the world. The idea behind this book is to provide easy and quick,...