Information about each book is available on the desktop site, but not on the mobile phone site.
Clicking on the cover of a book on the relevant page will take you to the Amazon link. where you can also find the information.
Are you an author? Would you like your books to be on display here? Get in touch!
Alana Beth Davies:
A bit about my Qualifications & Experience
I am delighted to have set up this Online/Actual Bookshop, and thrilled that so many authors are joining. It seems only fair that you should know a little about me, so here is some info.
My qualifications
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Master of Arts with Distinction (Creative Writing)
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Batchelor of Arts (Teaching of Mathematics; Adult Education)
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Certificate of Education (Infant & Junior): Main Maths & Biology
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3 'A' levels, 9 'O' levels
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Various Leadership & Training quals
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My Writing CV
I have:
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written several books (see my 'books' page)
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edited and published a number of books for others
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Competitions & Publications
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A short story published in The People's Friend, titled: 'The Summer of '59'
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'Highly Commended' in the King Lear Prize 2020 for 'The Dance' , July 2020
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Long-listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Time & Again' (short story) April 2022
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Short listed by Flash 500 competition for 'Perceptions' (flash fiction) May 2022
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Winner of the Anthony Dyson prize for English (University of Wales Trinity St David) June 2023
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Article on 'Writing Tips' published on Writers' College blog July 2023
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Finalist in the Women on Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest September 2023
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Contributor to The Local Voices Project 2023- An Anthology
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Winner of the 2023 Interfaith Creative Competition Nov 2023
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Winner of some internal writing competitions with the Swansea & District Writers' Circle. 2021 - 2023
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Winner of the SDWC Edith Courtney Cup 2023
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Previous & Current Careers
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Lecturer, Senior Lecturer & Manager in Further Education (30+ years)
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Politician: County Councillor (Cabinet member); Town Councillor, Town Mayor
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B&B owner & proprietor
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Owner of Dollshouse shops and Baby & Nursery shop
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Community Council Clerk
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Dressmaker
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Crafter
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Writer
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Editor & Publisher
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Maths Tutor
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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'!