J. L. Givens is a Scottish author and mother of three — and one angel - living in Renfrew, near Glasgow. A lifelong storyteller with a passion for words, she began writing as a way to make sense of her own thoughts and emotions, turning pain into poetry and purpose.

Her debut children’s book, Finding Twinkle’s Gift, was published in October 2024 and became a local favourite, selling over 450 copies and inspiring families with its message of courage and kindness.

In 2025, her Scottish rhyming picture book The Witch & the Snitch, inspired by the Paisley Witch Trials, gained widespread attention and was adapted into a short drama piece by Cameron Bennett for the Paisley Book Festival.

J. L. has a background in acting and performance, having spent more than a decade as an interactive storyteller and children’s entertainer. Her experience working in schools and family events has given her a natural connection with young audiences - a foundation that continues to shape her success as an author.

When she isn’t writing, you’ll find her exploring bookshops, local fairs, and community events, always eager to meet readers and share stories. Her book launches have been intimate, local gatherings - each one a resounding success filled with laughter, warmth, and imagination.

Through every story, poem, and performance, J. L. Givens invites readers to believe in magic, resilience, and the beauty of being truly themselves..