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How overcoming my fear of public speaking inspired my short story in this week’s The People’s Friend
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How overcoming my fear of public speaking inspired my short story in this week’s The People’s Friend

Two years ago, I would’ve rather taken my chances before a firing squad than got up in front of an audience for public speaking. I know I’m not alone. Public speaking regularly ranks as the nation’s biggest fear. It even ranks as scarier than death. Like most people, I dealt with my fear by avoiding…

My favourite thing about being published in The People’s Friend is…

My favourite thing about being published in The People’s Friend is…

…the illustrations! It’s magical to open up the magazine and see a short story of mine brought to life with a lovingly-detailed illustration. My short story, ‘The Garden Detectives’, appears in the current People’s Friend Special. It’s a mystery with a difference. Instead of hunting down a killer, Siobhan and Tom are on the trail…