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Sharon E. Laker

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Sharon Elaine Laker was born in Leicester, England, and grew up in the village of Countesthorpe. She, her sister, Kim, and cousin Lesley grew up playing around the village's old train station and in the farmland surrounding it.

Sharon moved to Canada when she was nineteen and eventually made her home in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She attended the University of Manitoba and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Human Ecology and Psychology. In recent years she has worked with children with special needs. She has also worked as a fashion merchandizer, costume designer, photographer, and jewellery designer.

Today Sharon lives in the beautiful Annapolis valley in Lakeville, Nova Scotia.. She has two children, Melanie and Charlie, and three dogs.

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?

Sharon E. Laker That's a good question, with so many good books to choose from it's hard to answer. But, after a bit of thought, without a doubt, I would have to say,…moreThat's a good question, with so many good books to choose from it's hard to answer. But, after a bit of thought, without a doubt, I would have to say, the world of the Railway Mice of Countesthorpe.

Countesthorpe is where I grow up, so I have a lot of good memories from this small village. Plus I love my characters who reflect the rich personalities of people that I had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.

As far as what I would do, thats easy. First, I'd have to get use to being a mouse and give myself a name. Then I'd explore the old railway station and go find my characters. Of course I have a inside 'track' on where they live! I'd do all the things that the mice do in my book. Play, is something that's at the top of their list, so I know I would have lots of fun. After a couple of days spent with the mice I would have to go take a tour of the village. Along the way I'd visit George the poet who's a pig, Owl, the great long eared owl, who doesn't eat mice!, Of course the fairies who live at the paddock would be a must to visit. Also the wonderful Mr. Pickles who is a reflection of someone I loved dearly; my grandfather. It would be an adventure, something worth writing about. Who knows, I might do just that!(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Sharon E. Laker My new title, Author, is kind of cool. Never in a million years would I think I would be called a author. What blows me away is the thought that…moreMy new title, Author, is kind of cool. Never in a million years would I think I would be called a author. What blows me away is the thought that everyone out there is now looking at the inside of my head! At first I felt very exposed. 'What if everyone thinks my book is rubbish!' I thought to my self. It's like having cold feet before your wedding.
Once the feedback started coming back from my readers, all my fears were gone. The reviews I've had so far have been great. Not only do kids enjoy my book, but adults too.
Being a author is really cool.(less)

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