Joanna Miller is a British author whose debut novel, "The Eights," marks her entry into historical fiction. Inspired by her passion for local history, the book reflects her academic background in English literature and creative writing. Prior to becoming a novelist, Miller gained recognition for her poetry, composing thousands of commissioned verses for her award-winning gift business, an endeavor that earned her BBC coverage for her rhyming work.
Born and raised in Cambridge, Miller studied English at Oxford University before training as a teacher. After a decade in education, she transitioned to entrepreneurship and writing, later returning to Oxford to pursue a diploma in creative writing. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a lifelong engagement with storytelling, dating back to her childhood when she exhaustively read through her school library. Miller resides in Hertfordshire with her family and balances writing with work at a local bookshop and walks along the Grand Union Canal. In 2025, she will serve as a writer-in-residence at Gladstone's Library.