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I write under the names of Melinda Hammond and Sarah Mallory.

I have been telling stories for as long as I can remember - many of them born of frustration when I was stuck in a classroom longing to be rescued! I love anything romantic, whether it is a grand opera or a beautiful painting. It doesn't necessarily have to be happy, as long as it is inspiring.

I was born in Bristol and grew up on Barton Hill, an area of small terraced houses built in the nineteenth century between the mills and the railway. I think my love of adventure stories is due to the fact that I grew up with three older brothers and lived in a street full of boys! My love of history and the English language was fostered at grammar school, where I soon discovered the deligh
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Melinda Hammond It changes, depending on my latest read! However, perennial favourites are Heyer's Damerel and Venetia. They are always teasing one another and sharin…moreIt changes, depending on my latest read! However, perennial favourites are Heyer's Damerel and Venetia. They are always teasing one another and sharing jokes. Very sexy!(less)
Melinda Hammond First of I don't acknowledge it :-) if the words won't come I do something else connected with the book, research, reading around the subject, edit wh…moreFirst of I don't acknowledge it :-) if the words won't come I do something else connected with the book, research, reading around the subject, edit what has already been written, or just go for a walk!(less)
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