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Barbara Spencer

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In 1967, considering herself to be destined for a life of mediocrity, Barbara Spencer hi-tailed it to the West Indies to watch cricket, the precursor to a highly colourful career spanning three continents, in which she was caught up in riots, wars and choosing Miss World. She eventually settled in Somerset, to bring up a family, tap-dance and teach at the local swimming club. But, as her daughter says: 'teaching swimming and tap dancing does rather lack the wow factor, Mum.'
After a dozen books for children and YA's after another memorable visit to Amsterdam, Barbara changed tack and embarked on a series of books associated at various times with the city. Beginning with 'The Year the Swans Came' an historical romance, which was published in
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Barbara Spencer I write upstairs, so writers' block sends me down to the kitchen to make a coffee. Looking at the street and people going past soon shifts the rubbish…moreI write upstairs, so writers' block sends me down to the kitchen to make a coffee. Looking at the street and people going past soon shifts the rubbish in my head.(less)
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the year the swans came

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Time Breaking

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Running

3.84 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions
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The Click of a Pebble: Wher...

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Kidnap: Five Lives are abou...

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Broken

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The Amazing Brain of O C Lo...

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Turning Point

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A Fishy Tail

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Where do my ideas come from?

Over the past ten years, I have visited hundreds of both primary and secondary schools. If I had to nominate the most asked question, it would be: where do your ideas come from?

I admit I always ask that question of guest authors and I have huge admiration for those who march around with a notebook and pen tucked into their bag in case an idea strikes. Mine usually strike in the middle of the night Read more of this blog post »
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