About Me

I have been writing for most of my life.  I have read a lot of books over the years about techniques for plotting novels, effectively writing them and self-editing. I have also studied what makes protagonists and antagonists interesting, and creating character arcs in novels.

I have a BA degree in English & Communications and have always been interested in the English language, enjoying studying what makes certain books successful and their authors famous. I have also studied grammar and copy editing.

I write under three different names – Clare Solomon, C. J. Solomon and Clare Jayne – to find readers in the various genres I write in. As myself, I write science-fiction and fantasy, often with a gay romance sub-plot. I write non-fiction for writers as C. J. Solomon.  My Clare Jayne pseudonym covers my historical novels, which include historical romance and historical mysteries.

I live in the Highlands of Scotland, where I fondly count the Loch Ness Monster as a neighbour.

How to Contact Me or get Further Information

Please do get in touch by completing the contact form or e-mailing me if you want to discuss your editing requirements or if you need help in deciding what type of editing you want. There is also a Resources page on this website so you can find articles and books to help you further.

If you want to find out more about me as a writer you can find my websites at clarejayne.com, puzzlesforwriters.co.uk and claresolomon.com.