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Pete Abela

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For most of my adult life, I’ve been a left-brained computer scientist whose love of reading eventually led me to take up writing. Having surprised myself and those around me by getting Wings published, I’m now having fun dreaming up marketing strategies and publicity stunts – tasks I never could have envisaged doing ten years ago. I continue to stretch the boundaries of my right hemisphere and am now working to complete a second novel.
My left brain hasn’t been totally neglected through this process. I work as an IT Manager in order to help keep my wife and four kids fed and clothed. When I’m not working, reading, writing or enjoying the company of my family, I like to sneak away for a bit of exercise – either tennis, soccer or a laborious...more

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Average rating: 4.33 · 12 ratings · 10 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors

Wings
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A Case of Exploding Mangoes

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Pete Abela is now friends with Sandra Valente
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Pete Abela is currently reading A Case of Exploding Mangoes by Mohammed Hanif	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Pete Abela rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling read in October, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Not very many happy characters in this book, but it was curiously compelling. I enjoyed it.
Oct 08, 2012 02:53am · see review
Pete Abela rated a book 5 of 5 stars David Copperfield by Charles Dickens read in September, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book - my favourite Dickens yet. Although it is very long, my interest was sustained all the way through.
Oct 08, 2012 02:52am · see review
Pete Abela rated a book 5 of 5 stars Dick Francis's Gamble by Felix Francis	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 02, 2012 04:07am
Pete Abela rated a book 4 of 5 stars His Majesty's Ship (Fighting Sail, #1) by Alaric Bond (Goodreads Author) read in September, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 02, 2012 04:06am
Pete Abela made a comment on Jessica Sargent's review of Wings "Hi Jessica, Thanks for the great rating. I'm glad you enjoyed Wings so much. Best wishes, Pete"
Aug 26, 2012 07:30pm · see review
Pete Abela rated a book 4 of 5 stars Trial Run by Dick Francis read in August, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 21, 2012 04:46am
Pete Abela rated a book 4 of 5 stars Please Sir! by Jack Sheffield read in August, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 21, 2012 04:40am
Pete Abela rated a book 5 of 5 stars Open by Andre Agassi read in August, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fascinating read. An honest and heartfelt insight into the life, struggles and successes of Andre Agassi (although it's more about the struggles than the successes). I couldn't put it down.
Aug 10, 2012 02:42am · see review