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Paul Mendelson

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Paul Mendelson wrote stories at school when he should have been doing other things, but went on to become the, then, youngest ever playwright performed at the National Theatre, with his play, "You're Quite Safe With Me". This was followed by further work for theatre and, briefly, for television.

For twenty years, Paul has written on mind sports, such as bridge, poker and casino games, becoming the UK's best-selling author within his genre. He has contributed to magazines and newspapers worldwide, has a weekly bridge column in the Financial Times, and also writes interviews and features.

His debut crime novel, "The First Rule of Survival" was published in 2014, making the short-list of the CWA Golden Dagger for Crime Novel of the Year.
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Paul Mendelson Hi Marian... I'm so sorry that it;s taken me all this time to rely. "The Right Way to Play Bridge" is your next step, and then, depending on how you f…moreHi Marian... I'm so sorry that it;s taken me all this time to rely. "The Right Way to Play Bridge" is your next step, and then, depending on how you find it, you can expand into "Winning Ways to Play Your Cards" and, later, "Control The Bidding". I do hope that you are enjoying your bridge.
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Paul Mendelson If there was a wonderful answer, we'd all know it by now but, for me, it is to keep writing - even if it isn't the scene you are working on, or even t…moreIf there was a wonderful answer, we'd all know it by now but, for me, it is to keep writing - even if it isn't the scene you are working on, or even the book. Usually, block evaporates for no other reason than one single sentence suddenly appears (note: appears) to solve everything.(less)
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I'm being asked - regularly - whether I'm enjoying the lockdown as it must surely give me more time to write?
The answer is no. I have far less time to write and far more on my mind. I have my own family to consider, my almost-blind-now, recently widowed mother, and a number of self-employed friends who can't earn a living. So, while I get to read a little more than usual, my mind is just too tied Read more of this blog post »
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“Husbands and wives should avoid partnering each other if possible. There are quite enough strains in this world without adding into the mix a game that relies so much on opinion and judgment. Much better for wives to challenge husbands. Friendly rivalry is much more likely to bring out the best bridge play in everyone.”
Paul Mendelson, Bridge for Complete Beginners

“When I picked him up from your friends – Robert and Tania – he was lying down, being licked by a small bitch on either side of him.’ ‘It’s a long-held fantasy of mine.”
Paul Mendelson, The History of Blood

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