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R.J. Gould

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Fiction, Contemporary, Romance

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Thank you for wanting to find out about my fiction.

I write contemporary novels about relationships, using a mix of wry humour and pathos to describe the life journeys of my characters. Second chances and fresh starts are recurring themes. I am published by Vinci Books and also self-publish.

Before becoming a full-time author, I worked in the education and charity sectors and am currently trustee of Feeding Britain, a food poverty charity.

In addition to an addiction to telling stories, I have milder addictions to playing tennis, watching film noir, completing Wordle and eating dried mango slices.

I live in Cambridge, England.

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I love writing about people - delving deep into their thoughts and actions provides a wealth of material. Consider your own character, the complexity, mood swings and mix of rational and irrational behaviour. Next, think of the person closest to you, a partner, a relative, your best friend. Despite the feeling that you're on the same wave length, they are of course so very different to you. With b Read more of this blog post »

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R.J. Gould made a comment on ItaPixie’s review of Once We Were Lovers (At the Dream Café) " So glad you enjoyed the read - and thank you for taking the time to review the novel. Richard (R J Gould) "
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R.J. Gould made a comment on Karen Mace’s review of Once We Were Lovers (At the Dream Café) " Thank you, Karen, you have highlighted the very issues that I was keen to confront in the novel. Much appreciated! "
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