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William O'Brien

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Living in a small village in Lancashire, England, the author has written a number of books based on the tale 'Peter'.

In the 1990s, the author had twenty-one articles published, both nationally and internationally. After gaining an honours degree in Geosciences, doing post-graduate study in Occupational Health and Fitness, and earning a masters degree in Science Communication, he developed an interest for simple communication.

A passion for writing again emerged, and combining various interests in fine art, museum exhibition display, biology, geology, poetry, and the mystical led to the story of Peter: A Darkened Fairytale. The author still retains a childlike vision of the world, which is conveyed throughout his books.
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Published on April 04, 2015 15:46 Tags: bedtime-stories, dragon, dreams, fairies, magic, middlegrade, poetry, potions, short-stories, spells, witch, wizard
Average rating: 4.27 · 1,214 ratings · 347 reviews · 42 distinct works
Peter: A Darkened Fairytale

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Peter, Enchantment and Star...

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Surreal Peter: Short Poems ...

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Peter: The World: Short Poe...

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“Listen with an open heart”
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“Many years ago, plunging was discovered when the moon was in two halves- it's all about dreams, you see”
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“Doubt is unacceptable and should not enter you; it is merely evil trying to divert you and increase the difficulty of your task”
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message 74: by William

William O'Brien Kimberly wrote: "Thanks for the friend add William."

Welcome Kimberly- nice to meet you.
Thanks for the post :)


Kimberly Thanks for the friend add William.


message 72: by William

William O'Brien Chris' Book Blog Emporium wrote: "thanks for the friend invite :)"

Most welcome Chris- great to connect!


Chris- Bookaddict thanks for the friend invite :)


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William O'Brien Ivan wrote: "Hi, my new friend! Thanks for the add! Nice page, will be glad to share some tips, recommendations, etc. Best wishes! Let the wonderful noise of the sea always sounds in your ears! (as my water dra..."

Thank you Ivan! Much appreciated. I will message you :)


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Ivan Stoikov - Allan Bard Hi, my new friend! Thanks for the add! Nice page, will be glad to share some tips, recommendations, etc. Best wishes! Let the wonderful noise of the sea always sounds in your ears! (as my water dragons' hunters would greet - my Tale Of The Rock Pieces).


message 68: by William

William O'Brien Sandra wrote: "Thank you so much for friending me! :)"

Most welcome Sandra!
Great to connect :)
William


message 67: by Sandra

Sandra Thank you so much for friending me! :)


message 66: by William

William O'Brien Ednah wrote: "Nice to meet you, William. I like connecting with otehr authors.

Ednah"


Hi Ednah- Great to meet you too!
Best wishes, William


message 65: by Ednah

Ednah Walters Nice to meet you, William. I like connecting with otehr authors.

Ednah


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William O'Brien Catherine wrote: "William, thanks for friending me.
Cheers, Catherine"


Most welcome Catherine - Great to meet you!
Kindest regards, William


Catherine Stine William, thanks for friending me.
Cheers, Catherine


message 62: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed Have a great day! Thanks for replying, I really appreciate. Keep your pens on!...:)


message 61: by William

William O'Brien Hi Monisa- Moonlight Sonata... super! Must admit I haven't done much poetry (nothing since the ones in the book- sorry). The poems were a handful of strange ideas that worked themselves in at the end- just to give additional information for the characters. Thanks for asking. Have a great day!


message 60: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed How are you doing? Long time ,no see...:)
How are things on Poetry working on you? I came to know that you like "Moonlight Sonata"....I like it too!
Happy Day!


message 59: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed i would like to see your work on poetry...i love those!:).....prayers!


message 58: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed hi! william how u doing?


message 57: by Malithi

Malithi Thanks for adding me


message 56: by schu

schu Okay, I'll try that. Thanks.


message 55: by schu

schu Me too. I hope I get a copy as soon as possible.


message 54: by schu

schu Hey William, Sorry So Late reply. I'm excited about your book. I hope to read it soon.


message 53: by Sarah

Sarah Thank you for the friend request! You'r book sounds good I'm looking forward to reading it. :)


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William O'Brien Jessie :) wrote: "Thanks for friend request! ( :"

You are most welcome!


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Neveen You are welcome.

Thanks so much this is wonderful news...


message 49: by William

William O'Brien Thank you Nevey!


message 48: by Neveen

Neveen You are welcome. I am looking forward to read your book...


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Angel Hi William!

Thank you for the friend request.

Best wishes,
Angel


nikorachan Thanks for the friend request


message 45: by Mansi

Mansi Hullo William!
I would just like to say how EXCITED I am for Peter to come out! I will go to Chapters ( my bookstore ) and be the first one to buy it!


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Cheryl Landmark Thanks for the friend request, William.


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TheRumKitteh Nice. I like the web. Thanks 4 tha Update. :)


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Nafisa no problem :)


Natshane You're welcome and thank you for adding me as well:) I'll definitely check it out, I love a goodread:)


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Minh Thanks for the friend request!


message 38: by Erica (storybookend) (last edited Feb 06, 2011 03:45PM)

Erica (storybookend) Thanks for the friend request! Peter: A Darkened Fairytale sounds interesting! I do love fairytales, so I'll have to try this.


message 37: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed hummm..u guessed it corrrect,i do like strange things ,like kinda very mystical thinks a lot...thanks for the wishes.


message 36: by William

William O'Brien Hi Monisa - Thank you. Glad you like strange things! Possibly a little odd for most people? Best wishes


message 35: by Monisa

Monisa Ahmed hey william,your poem "The Man in the Field" was fantantic! very well;)


message 34: by Cheryl

Cheryl Thanks for the friend request.


message 33: by Karen

Karen Gammons Hey William, I took a look at your website. Very nice. You book looks awesome. It will be a must read. Good luck with it and have a nice day.
Karen


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Yvonne Thanks for the link, and friendship....
Good Luck with your book...Luv the cover by the way...very intriguing :)


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Lauren Hey, thanks for the add :)


SATIN SUE    no prob i look forward to it..


SATIN SUE    hey that looks really good, ill def give it a try


SATIN SUE    hey thnaks for the add..xx


message 27: by Sandra

Sandra Hi William,
Thanks for the friendship!


message 26: by Ally

Ally Hey thanks for the friend request:)


message 25: by Lea Ivy

Lea Ivy sure no problem :) have a nice day!


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