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P.D. Martin

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P.D. Martin--Phillipa Deanne Martin--was born in Melbourne, Australia, and developed a passion for crime fiction and storytelling at an early age. This interest was backed up with formal education through a bachelor of behavioral sciences (with majors in psychology and criminology) and a postgraduate certificate in professional writing (creative writing).

Phillipa also writes children's and young adult fiction under Pippa Dee.

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Anatomy of a PhD

That’s a wrap!


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Finally, after 4.5 years I’ve finished my PhD. It has taken a little longer than I was hoping but I got there. The official recommended ‘structure’ at the University of Adelaide is:



First year: Research proposal
Second year: First draft of novel
Third year: Exegesis

After the end of the third year, hopefully you’re ready to submit your PhD (thesis) for examination by two exam

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message 10: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Phillipa. Thanks so much for Friending me here. Lovely to catch up with you! How's the writing going?


message 9: by P.D.

P.D. Martin Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

Hi Christine! Nice to 'meet' you! Hope you enjoy my books :)


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


message 7: by Beth

Beth Hi P.D.,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow mystery author on Goodreads!


message 6: by April

April Phillipa,
I finished Coming Home and wow, I really liked it! It was very fast paced and well written. Sophie is a great character and I can't wait to read more!!!


message 5: by P.D.

P.D. Martin April wrote: "I just started Coming Home, the free download. So far I like it very much. Thanks, Phillipa"


Thanks, April! And Kiss of Death is on its way to you.
Phillipa


message 4: by April

April I just started Coming Home, the free download. So far I like it very much. Thanks, Phillipa


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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message 2: by P.D.

P.D. Martin Karen wrote: "Hi Phillipa - great to see you on GoodReads :)"

Thanks! It looks pretty good so far - for readers and authors.
Phillipa


message 1: by Karen

Karen Hi Phillipa - great to see you on GoodReads :)


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