Fiona Harvey | Author

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Non-fiction

The Freedom of Less

What happens when nothing is left to hide behind?

We spend our lives collecting.

Possessions.
Achievements.
Relationships.
Identities.

Believing that if we acquire just a little more, we’ll finally feel complete.

But what if freedom doesn’t come from having more?

What if it comes from needing less?

In The Freedom of Less, Fiona Harvey invites readers on a deeply personal journey through minimalism, reinvention, spirituality, motherhood, love, loss and beginning again. What starts as a book about decluttering slowly becomes something much more profound: an exploration of the stories we build around ourselves—and the quiet freedom that remains when we finally let them go. Rather than promoting empty houses, the book asks richer questions about attachment, identity and what truly matters.

Part memoir, part philosophy, part practical guide, The Freedom of Less combines timeless wisdom with everyday life, drawing inspiration from figures such as Pandora, Rumi, Mary Magdalene and Jesus—not as religious icons, but as teachers of simplicity, presence and inner freedom.

This is not a book about owning fewer things.

It’s a book about carrying less.

Less fear.

Less noise.

Less proving.

Less pretending.

So there is finally more room for life.

Perfect for readers interested in:

  • Minimalism
  • Decluttering
  • Intentional living
  • Slow living
  • Emotional freedom
  • Personal growth
  • Spirituality
  • Self-discovery
  • Mindfulness
  • Simplicity
  • Reinvention
  • Living with less

A book for anyone who has ever wondered…

  • How do I let go of the past?
  • Why do I keep holding on to things?
  • Can minimalism make me happier?
  • What really matters in life?
  • How do I begin again after loss?
  • How do I create a more meaningful life?
  • What if enough was always enough?

The Freedom of Less isn’t about owning fewer things. It’s about finally discovering that you were never what you owned.

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Design & home

Peaceful Spaces

Create a home that calms your mind.

Your home is more than a place to sleep.

It shapes your thoughts, your mood, your energy, and your peace of mind.

In Beautiful Spaces, Fiona Harvey explores the surprising connection between our surroundings and our emotional wellbeing. Drawing on minimalism, environmental psychology, and her fictional character Pandora, she shows how small changes in your home can create profound changes in your life. The book covers decluttering, lighting, colours, nature, textures, routines, and the emotional stories we attach to our possessions, transforming your home into a sanctuary rather than just another place to store your belongings.

Whether you’re recovering from burnout, navigating a difficult life transition, or simply longing for more calm, this practical guide will help you create a space that supports the person you’re becoming.

Perfect for readers interested in:

Mental wellbeing

Home organisation

Minimalism

Interior design

Anxiety relief

Slow living

Mindfulness

Decluttering

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Fiction

The Clumsy Life of Janet Wackson

Because life rarely goes according to plan.

Some people glide gracefully through life.

Janet Wackson is not one of them.

She spills coffee before important meetings, says exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong moment, falls in love with impossible people, and somehow manages to turn even the simplest situations into unforgettable disasters. Yet beneath the awkward encounters, embarrassing moments, and laugh-out-loud mishaps lies a woman whose resilience, humour, and optimism make her impossible not to love.

The Clumsy Life of Janet Wackson is a warm, witty novel about embracing imperfection, finding joy in life’s chaos, and discovering that our biggest mistakes often become our greatest adventures.

If you’ve ever felt like everyone else received an instruction manual for life except you, Janet will feel like an old friend.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

Characters who are beautifully, unapologetically human

Humorous women’s fiction

Feel-good novels

Romantic comedy

British humour

Chick lit

Contemporary fiction

Stories about friendship, love and second chances

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Choose a gentle path into my work—whether you’re craving stillness, clearing clutter, or beginning again. Explore reading pathways, companion essays, and meditations curated to meet you exactly where you are.

Not sure where to begin? Start with a suggested reading journey designed around your season of life and questions.

A minimalist writing space overlooking a calm, silver-blue sea, captured in photographic realism. A slim, closed notebook with an off-white textured cover sits centered on a smooth concrete ledge, a fine black fountain pen resting precisely along its spine. Through a frameless glass barrier, waves fold softly onto a pale sand beach, blurred just enough to keep the focus on the notebook. Late afternoon natural light reflects off the water, bathing the scene in a soft, contemplative glow. Shot at eye level with a wide composition, the atmosphere feels spacious, sophisticated, and introspective, like the threshold where everyday life gives way to new ways of thinking.