Jane Sanderson went to Kirk Balk School and worked for many years as a journalist.
After years of trying, she has secured a publishing deal for her book Netherwood which is now on the shelves of all major bookshops.
Hear what she has to say about living in Barnsley and how this community inspired her – the radio show aired last month but here is the podcast if you missed it.
To listen to Jane talk about her home town, press play in the box below
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