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Hi, are you the author of a book about George Duddell? If so, are you related to his children with Sophia Duddell/Cave? I am a descendant of Sophia Cave and looking for background history. Many thanks

Ken Vernon Sorry Sarah, not me I'm afraid.
Best of luck with your research - I am deep in the depths of 17th century England at the moment, so I sympathise.
Ken.…moreSorry Sarah, not me I'm afraid.
Best of luck with your research - I am deep in the depths of 17th century England at the moment, so I sympathise.
Ken.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Ken Vernon Luckily writers block has never been an issue with me, perhaps because I think about a book so much before hitting a keyboard, that the words just flo…moreLuckily writers block has never been an issue with me, perhaps because I think about a book so much before hitting a keyboard, that the words just flow. In addition, having been a journalist on daily newspapers for over 30 years, I am used to writing quickly to deadlines. The only 'block' I have is the usual one of not having the time to write given the demands of family and work.(less)

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Average rating: 3.92 · 444 ratings · 28 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Everest '96: A Compelling Expose of Death and Deceit 3.92 avg rating — 426 ratings — published 2015 — 2 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
	Ascent & Dissent: The SA Everest Expedition: The Inside Story 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 1997	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
	Last Shots of the Cold War 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
	Penpricks - The Drawing of South Africa's Political Battlelines 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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