Milly Johnson

Milly Johnson is a British author known for her work in romantic fiction. In addition to her novels, she has worked as an after-dinner speaker, poet, professional joke writer, short story writer, and newspaper columnist.

Biography Born in Barnsley, Johnson was educated at Agnes Road Primary School, Longcar Junior School, and Hall Balk School for Girls. She later studied drama and teacher training at St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter.

She lived for many years in Haworth, West Yorkshire, where she became acquainted with author Stan Barstow, who also resided in the area. During this time, Johnson held various administrative positions while supplementing her income by writing jokes and poems for the greetings card industry. She also worked as a ghost-writer for Purple Ronnie in its early stages. She later became a professional copywriter within the greetings card sector.

Johnson’s breakthrough into publishing came at the age of 41 with the submission of her manuscript The Yorkshire Pudding Club, which was inspired by her experience of being pregnant simultaneously with two friends. In 2005, she secured her first two-book deal with Simon & Schuster.

Her work has received multiple accolades, including a nomination for the Melissa Nathan Award for Romantic Comedy in 2012, and two wins of the RoNA Award for Comedy Romance in 2014 and 2016. She also appeared as a winner on a regional edition of Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me. In 2020, Johnson was honoured with the Romantic Novelists' Association's Outstanding Achievement Award.

Awards and honours In recognition of her contributions to literature and her strong connection to the region, Johnson was appointed Vice President of the Yorkshire Society in 2018. Her work has earned her a number of accolades and nominations throughout her career, reflecting both her popularity with readers and her standing within the literary community.