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A bit about me ...

I'm a Mum and a Grandmother. I have been a lecturer, a politician, a B&B landlady and the proud owner of 2 dollshouse shops. Nowadays I sew and I write, and I edit & publish books for others.

My qualifications

  • Master of Arts with Distinction (Creative Writing) - University of Wales Trinity St Davids

  • Creative writing', (level 2) - Open University

  • C&G 9283 - Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills - Numeracy

  • NVQ Vocational Assessor - City & Guilds

  • Batchelor of Arts (Teaching of Mathematics; Adult Education) - Open University

  • Certificate of Education (Infant & Junior): Main Maths & Biology - Glamorgan College of Education, Barry: University of Wales School of Education

  • 3 'A' levels, 9 'O' levels

  • Various Leadership & Training qualifications

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My Writing CV

I have:

  • written several books 

  • edited and published a number of books for others

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Competitions & Publications

  • A short story published in The  People's Friend, titled: 'The Summer of '59'

  • 'Highly Commended' in the King Lear Prize 2020 for 'The Dance' , July 2020

  • Long-listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Time & Again' (short story) April 2022

  • Short listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Perceptions' (flash fiction) May 2022

  • Winner of the Anthony Dyson prize for English (University of Wales Trinity St David) June 2023

  • Article on 'Writing Tips' published on Writers' College blog July 2023

  • Finalist in the Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest September 2023

  • Contributor to The Local Voices Project 2023 - An Anthology 

  • Winner of the 2023 Interfaith Creative Competition Nov 2023

  • Winner of the SDWC Edith Courtney Cup 2023

  • Short story 'Samhain' published in The Dawntreader magazine September 2024

  • Winner of various internal writing competitions with the Swansea & District Writers' Circle. 2021 - 2024

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Previous & Current Careers

  • Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Manager in Further Education (30+ years)

  • Open University Associate Tutor

  • Politician: County Councillor (Cabinet member);  Town Councillor, Town Mayor;  Parliamentary candidate, MP's Election agent & office manager.

  • B&B owner & proprietor

  • Owner of 2 Dollshouse shops and a Baby & Nursery shop

  • Community Council Clerk

  • Dressmaker

  • Crafter

  • Maths Tutor

  • Writer

  • Editor & Publisher

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For info about me outside the world of writing - you may want to read the various volumes of  'My Lovely Arms'!

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