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
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Master of Arts with Distinction (Creative Writing) - University of Wales Trinity St Davids
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Creative writing', (level 2) - Open University
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C&G 9283 - Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills - Numeracy
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NVQ Vocational Assessor - City & Guilds
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Batchelor of Arts (Teaching of Mathematics; Adult Education) - Open University
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Certificate of Education (Infant & Junior): Main Maths & Biology - Glamorgan College of Education, Barry: University of Wales School of Education
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3 'A' levels, 9 'O' levels
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Various Leadership & Training qualifications
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My Writing CV
I have:
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written several books
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edited and published a number of books for others
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Competitions & Publications
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A short story published in The People's Friend, titled: 'The Summer of '59'
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'Highly Commended' in the King Lear Prize 2020 for 'The Dance' , July 2020
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Long-listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Time & Again' (short story) April 2022
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Short listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Perceptions' (flash fiction) May 2022
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Winner of the Anthony Dyson prize for English (University of Wales Trinity St David) June 2023
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Article on 'Writing Tips' published on Writers' College blog July 2023
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Finalist in the Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest September 2023
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Contributor to The Local Voices Project 2023 - An Anthology
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Winner of the 2023 Interfaith Creative Competition Nov 2023
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Winner of the SDWC Edith Courtney Cup 2023
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Short story 'Samhain' published in The Dawntreader magazine September 2024
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Winner of various internal writing competitions with the Swansea & District Writers' Circle. 2021 - 2024
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Previous & Current Careers
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Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Manager in Further Education (30+ years)
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Open University Associate Tutor
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Politician: County Councillor (Cabinet member); Town Councillor, Town Mayor; Parliamentary candidate, MP's Election agent & office manager.
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B&B owner & proprietor
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Owner of 2 Dollshouse shops and a Baby & Nursery shop
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Community Council Clerk
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Dressmaker
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Crafter
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Maths Tutor
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Writer
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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'!