Author: kath1960

A lover of words who writes from the heart. Welcome to my site! I’m a refugee from the corporate world, a lover of books, dogs, and 1940’s/1950’s vintage clothing (not necessarily in that order!), a wife and a mom . . . and, oh yeah, a novelist! My first novel, a lighthearted romance set in the world of stand-up comedy, was published by Moonshine Cove in April 2018. My second novel, the story of a middle-aged woman's struggle to survive in the corporate world, will be published by Legacy Book Press in May 2024.

Another Rave Review for The War on Sarah Morris!

Posted on Goodreads by Jennifer on July 10, 2025: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210715217/reviews?reviewFilters=eyJzb3J0IjoiT0xERVNUIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiJNVGN4TXpRMk9EZzJPRE15TXcifQ%3D%3D

5 Stars

I picked this book up due to its intriguing storyline and I’m glad I did, as it’s a real page turner. Sarah Morris has been a valued employee of the same company for twenty-one years working as a book editor. When the company is reorganised she finds her secure corporate job is suddenly not so secure. Sarah feels like she’s being pushed out of her job as her boss keeps giving her book editing projects to a ‘pet’ employee. As more freelancers are also being used Sarah finds herself unofficially demoted, spending her days tagging documents. Things at work become even worse when her boss starts bullying her, and due to the economic climate Sarah is not in the position to leave. 

As the story is told from Sarah’s point of view I felt engaged with her throughout. I felt everything that she did, making me really empathise with her all to realistic situation. I like that the heroine of the story, Sarah, is a very relatable woman in her fifties. The author has created an extremely readable story out of a fairly basic storyline. The claustrophobic and stressful working environment is brought vividly to life through the narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. As I felt invested in what the ending would be for Sarah I was kept reading way past my bedtime!

Another Rave Review for “The War on Sarah Morris”

(Posted on Goodreads by Cindy on July 26, 2025)

5 Stars

Imagine having a job you have worked so hard at and enjoyed. To be demoted and doing grunt work. That is what is happening to Sarah. Now she has to reconsider her place in this work field. This story is told by Sarah and all she has to withstand. Can she dig her way out or will she continue to be taken advantage of? What would you do in her position? This is an amazing fact finding story with a strong woman fighting her way through the work field. The author of this story went forward to put real life into her story. It’s well written and a fantastic story to read. I found this story to be informative as well as making me look back at the jobs I have had. I look forward to reading more from this author.

New 5-Star Review for The War on Sarah Morris


Posted on Goodreads by Rhonda Pulk, July 5, 2025

We have all felt like the world is against us and everything that can go wrong will. This is the entire emotion of this book about Sarah Morris. She is blindsided by hit after hit of bad news from her job , to everything that she tries to do to better her and Steven’s lives. The office politics and practices in this story are sadly realistic in today’s business world.
Kathleen Jones is a wonderful author who puts real emotion into her plot and character development. She has made the main character naive and desperate, making me the reader really pull for something to go right for a change. Great book, easy to read, and definitely relatable

New 4-Star Review for “The War on Sarah Morris”!

Posted by Bobbi Wagner on Goodreads, July 3, 2025

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I found this book interesting to read. The author did a great job of a true to life situation that many have felt by their employer. Sarah Morris has been working in her current position for a long time but when the company downsized she was pushed to the bottom of the company. Sarah is a character that took me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions from bullying to being overlooked. What happened to Sarah is something that unfortunately happens to many in our society. If you have never had this happen to you, this book is a great way to show you what to watch for. If this has happened to you before, this book will give you some hope that someone has taken notice and spoken out. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.

Please Support “The War on Sarah Morris” Book Tour!

Please follow these links to support the upcoming tour for Kathleen Jones’ novel, “The War on Sarah Morris”:

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  3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KathleenJonesTheQuirkyNovelist
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THE WAR ON SARAH MORRIS NOW AT TORONTO LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES!

Kathleen Jones’ novel, “The War on Sarah Morris,” is now available at 14 Toronto Little Free Libraries! If you enjoyed this book, please consider posting a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. Find copies at:
 
6 Rosalind, Toronto, Ontario
35 Melbourne Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
96 Gladstone Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
102 Margueretta Street, Toronto, Ontario
964 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
127 Parkmount Road, Toronto, Ontario
2097 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario
37 Chillery Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
56 Avonlea, Toronto, Ontario
131 Underhill, Toronto, Ontario
1299 Victoria Park, Toronto, Ontario
7 Brookridge Drive, Toronto, Ontario
42 Norlong Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
31 Glenburn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Author Kathleen Jones Interviewed on Radio Show (updated April 1, 2025)

On January 8, 2025, author Kathleen Jones discussed her novel “The War on Sarah Morris” with Gary Johnson, the host of Writers for Readers, a radio show on CHOP-FM 102.7 in Newmarket, Ontario. (CHOP-FM is based at Pickering College.) Gary asked Kathleen about her writing process. He also asked Kathleen if she based “Sarah Morris” on her own personal experiences and whether the issues raised in the novel—which was set just after the 2008 recession—are still relevant today. The interview was broadcast in February 2025. To hear Kathleen’s interview, click on this link:

 

“The War on Sarah Morris” (published by Legacy Book Press) is available from Amazon, Indigo Books & Music, and Barnes & Noble.