About Mo

Writing stories of love, laughter, and light through life’s storms

My Story

I’ve always believed stories can do two things at once: make you laugh and make you feel less alone. That’s what I try to do on every page I write.

I didn’t grow up planning to be a novelist — but I grew up needing books. They were my escape, my company, and my way of making sense of the world. Now, I get to create those escapes for other people. My novels explore love, loss, friendship, and the messy, hopeful business of being human.

At the heart of it all is a simple promise: even in life’s toughest moments, there’s humour, there’s connection, and there’s always a glimmer of light. That’s the world I write about, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.

Awards

1
Indie Reader Discovery Award

HUSBANDS was the winner in the LGBTQ category in the 2025 IndieReader Discovery Awards, where undiscovered talent meets people with the power to make a difference.

2
Arts Council England Book of the Year

The Armchair Bride was shortlisted for Arts Council England’s YouWriteOn Book of the Year, celebrating new writers debut fiction.

3
Page Turner Awards

Both Rainbows and Lollipops in 2025 and Husbands in 2024 were finalists in the annual Page Turner Awards.

"I believe books should make you feel seen, make you laugh, and remind you you’re never alone..."

Mo Fanning

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Telling the messy, funny, hopeful truths about how we live and love.