Judy Astley

Judy Astley is a renowned literature and fiction author based in the UK. She began her writing career in 1990, after spending several years in other creative fields, including dressmaking, painting, and illustration. Astley's personal experiences have greatly influenced her writing, particularly in her exploration of domestic issues and family chaos, which she approaches with love, passion, and humor.

Astley has been a prolific writer, publishing sixteen novels to date, including "Laying the Ghost" and "Other People's Husbands." Her writing focuses on the complexities of family life, relationships, and love, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor. Her work is widely published by Transworld/Black Swan, a testament to her talent and popularity among readers.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Astley has also been a regular columnist for various magazines. She has a knack for writing journalism articles from a fun and engaging perspective, making her a popular contributor to a wide range of publications. Her writing style is approachable and relatable, which has helped her build a loyal following of readers and fans.

Astley is known for her ability to draw inspiration from everyday life, often listening in on other people's conversations as a way to gather ideas and insights for her writing. She is a lover of plants, books, hot sunshine, and rock music, and can often be found soaking up the creative energy of London and Cornwall, where she divides her time.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Just For The Summer 1994
2 Pleasant Vices 1995
3 Seven For A Secret 1996
4 Muddy Waters 1997
5 Every Good Girl 1998
6 The Right Thing 1999
7 Excess Baggage 2000
8 No Place For A Man 2001
9 Unchained Melanie 2002
10 Away From It All 2003
11 Size Matters 2004
12 All Inclusive 2005
13 Blowing It 2006
14 Laying The Ghost 2007
15 Other People's Husbands 2008
16 The Look of Love 2011
17 I Should Be So Lucky 2012
18 In the Summertime 2013
19 It Must Have Been the Mistletoe 2014
20 A Merry Mistletoe Wedding 2015
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 When One Cat Woke Up 1990
Judy Astley Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Loves Me, Loves Me Not 2009