Ann Sharples has written several books, including the 'Violet Jelly Trilogy', which she illustrated. Her adult novels are 'Snowflake Symphony' and 'Impression of a Dilemma'. She is an avid reader of poetry and has written many poems, some of which have been published.
The inspiration for Ann's writing comes from a variety of sources. Each inspiration, together with a love of words and language, enables her to create a unique insight into the unusual characters who are the mainstay of her work.
The 'Violet Jelly Trilogy' books (for ages 8-10) take the reader on adventures, travelling through Cyberspace. 'Impression of a Dilemma' is written with a mixture of gentle humour and pathos as the characters attempt to deal with a situation in which tAnn Sharples has written several books, including the 'Violet Jelly Trilogy', which she illustrated. Her adult novels are 'Snowflake Symphony' and 'Impression of a Dilemma'. She is an avid reader of poetry and has written many poems, some of which have been published.
The inspiration for Ann's writing comes from a variety of sources. Each inspiration, together with a love of words and language, enables her to create a unique insight into the unusual characters who are the mainstay of her work.
The 'Violet Jelly Trilogy' books (for ages 8-10) take the reader on adventures, travelling through Cyberspace. 'Impression of a Dilemma' is written with a mixture of gentle humour and pathos as the characters attempt to deal with a situation in which they find themselves. 'Snowflake Symphony' is a more complex, poetic novel with the characters, their thoughts and imagination weaving paths that eventually merge; the moment in time when the symphony can begin.
Born on Tyneside, she has lived and worked in North East England, Scotland, South East England, the Republic of Ireland and in Spain, where she now lives with her family. She and her husband enjoy the fun and camaraderie of playing music and singing at local 'jamming' sessions. ...more
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