My qualifications

• Master of Arts with Distinction (Creative Writing) - University of Wales Trinity St Davids

• Creative writing', (level 2) - Open University

• Batchelor of Arts (Teaching of Mathematics; Adult Education) - Open University

• Certificate of Education: Main Maths & Biology - Glamorgan College of Education, Barry: (University of Wales School of Education)

• C&G 9283 - Certificate in Teaching Basic Skills - Numeracy

• NVQ Vocational Assessor - City & Guilds

• Various Leadership & Training qualifications

• 3 'A' levels, 9 'O' levels

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My Writing CV

I have:

• written several books (see the 'My  Books' page)

• edited and published a number of books for others (see the 'My Authors' Books' page.

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Competitions & Publications

• A short story published in The  People's Friend, titled: 'The Summer of '59'

• 'Highly Commended' in the King Lear Prize 2020 for 'The Dance' , July 2020

• Long-listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Time & Again' (short story) April 2022

• Short listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Perceptions' (flash fiction) May 2022

• Winner of the Anthony Dyson prize for English (University of Wales Trinity St David) June 2023

• Article on 'Writing Tips' published on Writers' College blog July 2023

• Finalist in the Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest September 2023

• Contributor to The Local Voices Project 2023 - An Anthology 

• Winner of the 2023 Interfaith Creative Competition Nov 2023

• Winner of the SDWC Edith Courtney Cup 2023

• Short story 'Samhain' published in The Dawntreader magazine September 2024

• Winner of NAWG Historical Fiction competition 2025 - 'Cooking for 3'. Sept 2025.

• Runner-up in NAWG Romantic Fiction competition 2025 - A Crack in the Stone. Sept 2025

• Winner of various internal writing competitions with the Swansea & District Writers' Circle. 2021 - 2025

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Previous & Current Careers

• Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Manager in Further Education (30+ years)

• Open University Associate Tutor

• Politician: County Councillor (Cabinet member);  Town Councillor, Town Mayor;  Parliamentary candidate, MP's Election agent & office manager.

• B&B owner & proprietor

• Owner of 2 Dollshouse shops and a Baby & Nursery shop

• Community Council Clerk

• Dressmaker

• Crafter

• Maths Tutor

• Writer

• Editor & Publisher

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For info about me outside the world of writing - you may want to read the various volumes of  'My Lovely Arms'!