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Judy Leigh

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Judy Leigh has lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset. After teaching theatre, writing lyrics for a punk band and setting up Shakespeare Festivals, she completed an MA in Professional Writing.

She is a prolific writer, but when she is not at her computer you will find her on the beach, walking, doing yoga or splashing in the sea. She is also a Reiki healer, a vegan and an animal lover. She has three black cats and she enjoys live music, theatre and football.

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Holding out for a Hero….

I was sad to read about the death of Bonnie Tyler a while back. I’m not a great Bonnie fan, but she was really good at what she did. And for the rest of the day after I heard the news, I had her song Holding out for a Hero running through my head. Over and over. It’s not the worst ear worm to have.

Bonnie’s very specific about what sort of hero she wants. And I’ve just been writing about one, DI Ar

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“The connection between women.’ Vivienne emerged from the shower, her hair dripping, a white towel around her torso. ‘It shouldn’t be overlooked, the power of sisterhood. We’re strong by ourselves and stronger together.”
― Judy Leigh, The Golden Girls' Getaway

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“the yo-yo of life may go up and down, but isn’t it my own fingers that control the string?’ 13 Bisto spent the next few days resting.”
― Judy Leigh, The Old Girls' Network

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“It’s called the present for that reason. Being happy and living for the now.”
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