Claire Cowling
I became a freelance writer in 2007, after a career in teaching, followed by a long period as a stay-at-home parent. My background has always been literature-based, however, as I have a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, and have written for as long as I can remember. My short stories have been accepted for publication in the UK, Australia and in America.
I enjoy reading literature in any form, but have a particular fondness for the short story. I also have extensive experience of reading and evaluating books for children. When I was teaching, I was the subject leader for literacy, which allowed me to develop a substantial knowledge of the reading matter that children enjoy.
Apart from writing, which I tend to do anywhere and everywhere, my time is taken up with reading, drawing and caring for ever-growing colonies of pet hamsters and guinea-pigs (all of which are meant to belong to the children!).
Latest Articles
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Romance Writer of the Year Award 2009 Winner
The Romance Writers' Association has announced the winner of the Romantic Novel of the Year Award for 2009. Freya North won in 2008. Who has won this year?
Feb 20, 2009
- Claire Cowling
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Who's Got Skills by Tyrenna Tolbert
Violent crime meets lust and desire in this gripping book by new author, Tyrenna Tolbert. Set in New York, it reveals a vicious world lurking beneath respectability.
Jan 21, 2009
- Claire Cowling
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Review of Mirror, Mirror by Nancy Butcher
In this reworking of Snow White, Nancy Butcher has encapsulated the modern, image-conscious age at its most terrifying and pits it against the power of love.
Dec 16, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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Shadow and Silk by Ann Maxwell
Shadow and Silk is an unconventional romance novel, fraught with danger and intrigue surrounding a mysterious piece of silk. But romance is never far away...
Dec 1, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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How to Get Children Swimming
Swimming is an important skill all parents should encourage in their children. It is a fun pastime, great form of exercise, - and could, one day, save their life.
Nov 15, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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How to Get Children Reading Dickens
It is not always easy to get children to read classic literature. But Usborne Publishing has made the classics, including Charles Dickens, accessible for youngsters.
Nov 11, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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Review of Usborne's The Incredible Present
Harry Potter has rejuvenated children's interest in magical literature. Younger children want access to this, too, and The Incredible Present is a perfect book for this.
Nov 10, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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Ballroom Dancing - Past and Present
Dancing has long been an integral part of life, from the Ancient Greeks to modern-day couples dancing for pleasure or competition. But what do we know of its history?
Nov 9, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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Agatha Christie's Lesser-Known Romance Novels
Agatha Christie's world fame derives from her persona as a crime writer. But she also wrote six romantic novels, which deserve much more recognition than they have had.
Oct 23, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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Comedy and Cruelty in A Midsummer Night's Dream
The prevalence of the fairies in human society in A Midsummer Night's Dream create comedy but also a real feeling of cruelty and injustice. How should we react to this?
Oct 20, 2008
- Claire Cowling
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