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Alyson Sheldrake

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Alyson Sheldrake has an honours degree in sport and a teaching qualification in physical education, English, and drama. She has always loved art and painting, although she found little time for such pleasures, working full time after graduation. Alyson joined the Devon and Cornwall Police and served for thirteen years before leaving and working her way up the education ladder, rapidly reaching the dizzy heights of a Director of Education for the Church of England in Devon.
Managing over 130 schools was a challenging and rewarding role. However, after three years, her husband, Dave, retired from the police, and their long-held dream of living in the sun became a reality.
Alyson handed in her notice, and with her dusty easel and set of acrylic
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The Rainbow Bridge by Alyson Sheldrake
"Alyson Sheldrake has woven her magic once again. This charming book invites animal lovers to the place we all hope exists: a gentle, timeless haven where beloved departed pets patiently await their owners. The Rainbow Bridge tells the story of a youn" Read more of this review »
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"I love Alyson's memoirs. Kat the Dog is one of the best books I have read in the last five years. So when she turned to fiction, I was sure I would enjoy this book, because I know how much she misses her sweet Kat. This is a heartwarming story of the" Read more of this review »
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"I love Alyson's memoirs. Kat the Dog is one of the best books I have read in the last five years. So when she turned to fiction, I was sure I would enjoy this book, because I know how much she misses her sweet Kat. This is a heartwarming story of the" Read more of this review »
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""I don't normally read fantasy, but having read the author's earlier books, particularly Kat the Dog, which I loved, I was intrigued to find out more. I am so glad I did because Alyson Sheldrake is such a skillful and poignant writer when it comes to" Read more of this review »
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I have already enjoyed all of Simon’s wonderful travel memoirs, but he has now effortlessly and successfully turned his hand to the cozy mystery genre. Set in a make-believe British seaside town, this engaging and e
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“For some people, the lure of travelling and exploration is just too strong to resist. I have jokingly called this the ‘Itchy Feet Syndrome’. Years ago, you would have been able to spot this person easily, as their passport would have been filled with exotic stamps and visas. Today, they are likely to have a mass of photos and travel stories uploaded onto their Facebook page or blog.

So what makes some people reach for their passport at every opportunity? What inspires them to leave home and travel the world on a sailboat or in a converted van? Is it simply a need to explore and see what is around the next corner? Or is it a deeper desire to be free, to live a simpler life?

On talking to many of the authors who have contributed their travel story to this anthology, it became clear that having ‘Itchy Feet’ is a real thing. Many have described how they felt this way from a young age, or even inherited this from their parents or grandparents. What is clear is that their desire to travel is so strong they cannot resist the attraction of the next new place or experience.”
Alyson Sheldrake, Itchy Feet - Tales of travel and adventure: An anthology of travel stories

“For some people, the lure of travelling and exploration is just too strong to resist. I have jokingly called this the ‘Itchy Feet Syndrome’. Years ago, you would have been able to spot this person easily, as their passport would have been filled with exotic stamps and visas. Today, they are likely to have a mass of photos and travel stories uploaded onto their Facebook page or blog.

So what makes some people reach for their passport at every opportunity? What inspires them to leave home and travel the world on a sailboat or in a converted van? Is it simply a need to explore and see what is around the next corner? Or is it a deeper desire to be free, to live a simpler life?

On talking to many of the authors who have contributed their travel story to this anthology, it became clear that having ‘Itchy Feet’ is a real thing. Many have described how they felt this way from a young age, or even inherited this from their parents or grandparents. What is clear is that their desire to travel is so strong they cannot resist the attraction of the next new place or experience.”
Alyson Sheldrake, Itchy Feet - Tales of travel and adventure: An anthology of travel stories

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