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Lesley Allen

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Lesley Allen lives in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland. She is a ghostwriter, author, copywriter, and communications consultant.

As well as her novel The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir, Lesley has ghostwritten several memoirs and non-fiction books. She is currently working on her second novel with support from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

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Im waiting anxiously for your next book ? Biddy Weir was absolutely brilliant. Thank you.

Lesley Allen Hi Paula. So sorry, I've just picked up this question! Thank you so much, I'm truly grateful and chuffed to bits that you enjoyed Biddy so much. I am …moreHi Paula. So sorry, I've just picked up this question! Thank you so much, I'm truly grateful and chuffed to bits that you enjoyed Biddy so much. I am writing another book at the moment - albeit slowly. But watch this space ;-) (less)

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Lesley Allen Hi Tim. Thanks so much for your lovely review - and for this question! You're right - I did want the reader to know there was some light at the end of…moreHi Tim. Thanks so much for your lovely review - and for this question! You're right - I did want the reader to know there was some light at the end of the tunnel for Biddy. Her torment is so relentless that there had to be the promise of hope. Also, as the book starts with adult Biddy making her life-changing phone call, the reader knows from the outset that she survives the horror of her childhood. I really appreciate you not just reading the book in the first place, but taking the time to post a comment and ask a question. Thank you! (less)

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Average rating: 4.28 · 842 ratings · 125 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir 4.28 avg rating — 842 ratings — published 2016 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mental Disorders: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives by Robert Woolfolk (Editor), Lesley Allen (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Biddy Weir: I can be normal, she thought, as she moved her body to the music with increasing ease. I can. I can do normal things like drink Coke, and buy jeans, and wear a bra & dance. I can have fun. This is fun, and I like it. Maybe I'm not a complete weirdo after all.”
― Lesley Allen, The Lonely Life of Biddy Weir

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