Biography

Jane Parry is a writer, designer, and lecturer based on the island of Môn, Cymru. Author of the acclaimed creative non-fiction work Nonconformist, her writing explores indigenous roots and contemporary Welsh identity.

With over thirty years of experience across publishing, art, and education, Jane’s creative practice is deeply rooted in visual culture and storytelling. From early clay installations to book design and typography, her work bridges material exploration and narrative craft.

A former Designer and Project Manager at BBC Books, Jane has designed bestselling titles across genres and produced books for both major publishers and independent artists. Her transition to writing began with Lessons in Impermanence (Parthian, 2014), a memoir born from her time living in France.

Jane lectures in Art & Design and works as a Creative Agent for Arts Council Wales, bringing her knowledge of the creative process to both her students and the wider arts community.