Anne Colledge

I was born in Ruabon, in North Wales. When I was a child I was always writing or reading.

"Head in a book again," my mother used to grumble when she got back from shopping to find I'd burnt the potatoes again.

I trained as a teacher at Homerton College and did a BA at Sunderland University and taught deaf children for over thirty years. The preschool work in the homes and in the schools and work in the clinics in the hospitals was especially interesting.

Now retired I like to kayak, swim and dance.

I have two children's books published, Northern Lights and Falling into Fear and have almost finished a novel, Playing Dead.

Credentials

Anne Colledge in 60 seconds

When did you start writing?

1947 in North Wales.

What do you love about short stories?

I love short stories because they say a lot in a small space.

Do you write in other forms?

Articles, novels, and poems.

What distracts you from writing?

Too many things.

Outside of writing, what are your other passions?

Travelling, reading, kayaking walking and swimming.

What is your favourite book?

Private Peaceful.

Who are your favourite writers?

Pat Barker, C S Lewis and Horowitz.

Where is your dream location?

Italy.

What one item would you put into Room 101?

Non foaming cappuccinos.

Do you have any advice for new writers?

Write every day if you can.