Darlene Foster

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Darlene Foster dreamt of writing, travelling the world, and meeting interesting people. She also believed in making her dreams come true. It’s no surprise she’s now the award-winning author of Amanda Travels, a children's adventure series about a spunky twelve-year-old who loves to travel to unique places. Readers from seven to seventy enjoy travelling with Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another. A world traveller herself, Darlene spends her time in Vancouver, Canada and the Costa Blanca, in Spain. ...more

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Darlene Foster Yes, I read while I´m writing. It inspires me and keeps me going. I believe it keeps the creative juices flowing. I tend to read various genres not ju…moreYes, I read while I´m writing. It inspires me and keeps me going. I believe it keeps the creative juices flowing. I tend to read various genres not just the one I´m writing in. I write for children so I do like to read what kids are reading now to keep up to date. Thanks for asking!(less)
Darlene Foster I get inspired to write when I travel. Travelling stimulates my creativity by forcing me out of my comfort zone. The new sights, sounds, smells, peopl…moreI get inspired to write when I travel. Travelling stimulates my creativity by forcing me out of my comfort zone. The new sights, sounds, smells, people and culture heighten my awareness. I can't wait to sit down and create a story out of my experiences. (less)
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A Visit To Kilkenny

On my recent visit to Ireland, I took a bus to the historic city of Kilkenny, with its imposing castle dominating the high street. Once the medieval capital of Ireland, the site was originally a monastic settlement in the 6th century. Where the castle now stands, a fort was built in the twelfth century by […]
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I like time travel, and this story has a different twist. It takes place in the future, with the main character, Julie, going back to the time of WWII. Things go wrong, and she is almost shot by a German soldier. When she returns to her time, everyth ...more
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“Writing for children is important to me because I want children to develop the same love of books I had as a child.”
Darlene Foster, Amanda in Alberta: The Writing on the Stone

“If you don’t like the weather in Alberta, just wait a few minutes and it will change,” said Sarah.”
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