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Daisy Mae

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in Germany

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http://www.datingdaisy.net

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Daisy Mae

Genre

Fiction, Contemporary, Humor and Comedy

Influences

I love so many authors! - Khalid Hosseini, Jo Jo Moyes, Sophie Kinsell ...more

Member Since

July 2017

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I was born in Germany as my father was in the British Army and was stationed out there. I went to boarding school between the ages of 10 and 17, which was a very formative experience. I then went to Southampton University and obtained a degree in Medicine, and since then I have been working in the NHS for the past 30 years. I was a GP for 8 years, but then I moved into Sexual and Reproductive Health. I have always been passionate about Women's Health. I have been lead in my service for Contraception and Sexual Health for the past 16 years, and run my own Menopause Clinic. I have always loved writing and have a list of medical publications. But reading and writing fiction is my real love and has been a hobby for a long time. I embarked on an ...more

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Daisy Mae I have changed my life as I have stopped my clinical work to write full time, as I am now 55, and needed a change. This means I can plan my day myself…moreI have changed my life as I have stopped my clinical work to write full time, as I am now 55, and needed a change. This means I can plan my day myself, and I don't have to get up at 6am, put on a suit and go off to my responsible day job any longer! I can go back to bed with a cup of tea! I love reading and I no longer feel guilty if I pick up a book or a newspaper - I'm not in a hurry- I can immerse myself in the story. I love looking for opportunities to promote my book.
I love telling people about it and discussing it with them. I feel proud of it, I never promised Shakespearean literature - my book is just a good story well told (I hope!).
There is also a great satisfaction in changing from science - so to speak - to arts. I've been to listen to other authors discussing their books, book readings, work shops, publishing talks etc and it's been so interesting getting involved in a whole new sphere of life.
I didn't know I was so creative! It's been like a champagne cork popping out of a bottle!!
And my publicists did a great job, so I enjoyed being interviewed for various magazines including Bella for example, and my photo-shoot for the article this month in Woman and Home. It's fun being a celebrity for a day!(less)

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How is writing like practicing medicine, and how is it different?

Daisy Mae Hi Saralyn,

I'm so sorry I didn't answer this - I just never saw it I'm so sorry!

What a brilliant question!

In terms of similarities, you need commitmen…moreHi Saralyn,

I'm so sorry I didn't answer this - I just never saw it I'm so sorry!

What a brilliant question!

In terms of similarities, you need commitment to both, certain skills - be they literary or medical, and discipline to turn up and get the work done. Both jobs involve engaging with people, listening and talking, and being able to communicate.

I guess writing is solitary. No-one can answer back! Plus the responsibilities are different. The consequences of making a mistake in each occupation, are very different - but can still be significant.

Medicine is factual, writing is abstract. Medicine follows protocols, whereas writing is unique and individual. Writing is dreamy, soulful and conveys feelings. Medicine is mostly about tradition, red tape and to survive long term in the medical field, you do need to keep fairly detached.

I had not seen the parallels and differences between medicine and writing before, so this is a clever question!

I would say that I am a people person - so I am good example of the blend between the two - and I have one foot firmly planted, in both camps!

Thanks for asking! Daisy(less)

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