A bit of glitter: Jo Fletcher-Cross

Why am I writing and why should you be reading?

Jo Fletcher-Cross

I'm a writer, editor, comedian, mother, Eurovision and Dolly Parton obsessive and I think everything is better with a touch of glitter.

I began this blog because as well as an obsession with sparkle, travel and having a good time in general, I've now also got a grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumour which is almost certainly going to finish me off at some point in the not-too-distant future. I could just post profound Instagram posts or something, but I'm a writer, I want to write, and I guess people can either read what I write or not. I’ve been blogging and had planned to do that once a week but what we might call a series of unfortunate events meant that it’s been a bit less frequent than that. However, I’m hoping to write a bit more now.

My working life was as editorial manager for a travel and lifestyle publisher, which I loved so, so much. I've also been a stand-up comedian for eight years, got an MA in comedy writing just before being diagnosed, did some arts marketing on the side and will give anything a go. I’ve just given up work completely and while that’s really (really, really) weird, I’m hoping it will mean more time to write and spend with the people I love.

I have an incredible 12-year-old and I live with them and my husband Tim, who is brilliant, lovely, kind and makes me laugh all the time. Added bonus: Tim has a son and daughter from a previous marriage who are very grown-up now; I've been fortunate enough to have them in my life since they were five and seven and they are the smartest and best people I know.

I’d love to connect with people going through similar times or if not quite that, then people who might feel a connection to someone going through the very worst time of their lives but trying to keep laughing and being a bit stupid.