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Paula is an experienced and highly professional columnist, critic, editor, content provider and fiction-writer who regularly contributes pieces to a wide variety of international publications on subjects ranging from literature and travel, to culture, history and humanitarian issues. For several years she worked as a conservationist and countryside ranger, specialising in Lepidoptera (the study of butterflies and moths). She has travelled fairly extensively around Europe and other parts of the world, but also enjoys discovering the nooks and crannies of Britain. In 1992, she and her partner set up a successful business promoting tourism in North West Britain. She lives on a smallholding in North Wales and is a keen reader, theatregoer, wildlife enthusiast and letter writer for Amnesty International. |
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Expertise |
| Editor |
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| Content Editor (online) |
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Specialty |
| Books & Literature |
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| Environment & Nature |
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| Culture, Society, Politics, Humanitarian Issues |
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Total Media Industry Experience
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Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
All Info-About (11+), Apsaras Review (11+), Bookpleasures.com (6-10), Mindful Insights (1-2) |
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
LDS Tourism Services (11+), Breedon Books Publishing Co. Ltd (1-2) |
Other Work History
I have a background in conservation and countryside management. Also many years of experience within the tourism and leisure industry. |
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Windows XP, HTML, Java |
Technical Skills
Web design, photo editing (Adobe) |
Equipment
Laptop, Digital Camera, Video Camera, Adobe Photoshop, Fax |
Work Permits & Visas
British Passport Holder and Citizen of the EU. |
References
References will be supplied upon request. |
Awards
'Honorable Mention' in the 2003 Skyline Literary Magazine Annual Short Story Contest and an 'Honorable Mention' in the Rhyming Poem category of the 72nd Annual Writer's Digest Competition. |
Associations
Avant Guild Member and Member of The Council of Literary Magazines and Presses. |
Other
I am the editor of the popular weekly ezines: "English Culture Express", "AIA Poetry" and "AIA Freelance Writing". I was, until it folded, a staff writer for Apsaras Review; co-author (with Tom Parry) of the book "The Great Orme, Llandudno's Mountain"; an official reviewer for www.bookpleasures.com and the co-author (with Roger L.H. Dennis) of the scientific paper, "The impact of extreme weather events on local populations of Hipparchia semele and Plebejus argus..." (Entomologist's Gazzette 47, 1996).
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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| Work Samples |
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A Small Selection of Online Articles, Essays & Reviews |
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(BirminghamUK.com, 12/20/2004)
Kane's first play may have provoked outrage but she is now recognised as a brilliant, if tormented, genius.
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(Bardsong, 6/1/2004)
Paula reviews an in-depth and fascinating guide to the people of Wales.
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(The Circle, 4/1/2004)
A deliberation on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
from a British perspective.
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(Retort Magazine, 1/1/2004)
Paula reads Ruth Daigon's latest collection and speaks to the poet about her musical heritage and creative life.
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(Book Pleasures, 12/1/2003)
A review of John Gist’s second novel, “Lizard Dreaming of Birds”.
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(Healthy Living Today, 10/1/2003)
Paula discovers an idyllic part of North Wales, nestled in the very heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
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(Writers Resources, 9/18/2003)
In February 2003 Clwyd Theatr Cymru commemorated the 50th anniversary of the death of the
Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas with a superb run of performances by a small but accomplished cast of actors.
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(Retort Magazine, 9/16/2003)
A short review of Bob Kingdom's extraordinary
performance as Dylan Thomas in Return Journey.
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(AIA English Culture, 9/1/2003)
Paula gives her verdict on one of the most haunting, powerful and intelligent movies to grace our screens for many years.
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(Retort Magazine, 7/25/2003)
Paula reviews "Poet Power", a self-help guide for the unpublished poet.
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(AIA Poetry, 7/1/2003)
Poets have a long tradition of thoughtful opposition to war, but do they still exert a political and moral influence over modern society?
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(The All I Need, 6/25/2003)
A review of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the fifth book in the phenomenally successful wizarding series.
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(AIA Poetry, 6/1/2003)
Paula reviews "Conventional Wisdom"; a poetry collection devoted to strong, gritty and often heroic inner-city women, by Catholic nun Deborah L. Humphreys.
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Paula's Web Pages |
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(All Info-About)
A resource for freelance professionals and keen hobbyists to stay up to date with current news, views and trends, seek practical assistance and browse market resources.
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(All Info-About)
A key to the fads, foibles and eccentricities of cultural England. Paula covers high culture and low life with a British accent.
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(All Info-About)
An online community for poets, poetry lovers & students to learn, share their lives and discover works in a wide variety of styles.
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