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Anne Ludlow has had a bizarre life. Born to a mother with paranoid schizophrenia, she suffered from rickets as a small child, but went on to gain a ballet scholarship. Under pressure to earn a wage she left school aged 15 without a single qualification. Working as a petrol pump attendant, a bus driver and a cleaner were just some of the occupations she undertook, changing jobs every time boredom took hold.

As a young adult she lived in Dubai; before the skyrocketing towers; before proper sewerage and when the rats were bigger than the cats. But also, when Dubai had character, its heritage intact and Muslims could be seen praying in the streets when the call came from the minarets. She also spent time in India and Iran, escaping from Tehran u ...more

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Anne Ludlow Being in charge of the worlds I create, except when my characters take charge, then it's really exciting.…moreBeing in charge of the worlds I create, except when my characters take charge, then it's really exciting.(less)

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Anne Ludlow Not sure I qualify yet to answer this question, but here goes. Write every day even if it's just a small amount. Never settle for anything less than t…moreNot sure I qualify yet to answer this question, but here goes. Write every day even if it's just a small amount. Never settle for anything less than the best you can do and then ask yourself if it could be better. If it could, then make it better.(less)

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