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Darlene Foster

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Darlene Foster grew up on a farm/ranch in Alberta, Canada, where she dreamt of writing stories, travelling the world, and meeting interesting people. She also believed in making her dreams come true. It’s no surprise she’s now the award-winning author of Amanda Travels, a children's adventure series about a spunky twelve-year-old who loves to travel to unique places. Readers of all ages enjoy travelling with Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another. When not travelling, meeting interesting people, and collecting ideas for her Amanda Travels series, Darlene enjoys spending time with her family in Canada, and with her husband and entertaining rescue dogs, Dot and Lia, in Spain. ...more

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Darlene Foster Yes, I read while I´m writing. It inspires me and keeps me going. I believe it keeps the creative juices flowing. I tend to read various genres not ju…moreYes, I read while I´m writing. It inspires me and keeps me going. I believe it keeps the creative juices flowing. I tend to read various genres not just the one I´m writing in. I write for children so I do like to read what kids are reading now to keep up to date. Thanks for asking!(less)
Darlene Foster I get inspired to write when I travel. Travelling stimulates my creativity by forcing me out of my comfort zone. The new sights, sounds, smells, peopl…moreI get inspired to write when I travel. Travelling stimulates my creativity by forcing me out of my comfort zone. The new sights, sounds, smells, people and culture heighten my awareness. I can't wait to sit down and create a story out of my experiences. (less)
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Meeting My Clan on the Isle of Arran

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” -John Howard, novelist I have been fortunate to be invited once again to join a six-day writer’s retreat on the Isle of Arran. This is my clan, and my […]
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“Writing for children is important to me because I want children to develop the same love of books I had as a child.”
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“If you don’t like the weather in Alberta, just wait a few minutes and it will change,” said Sarah.”
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