Authors Families
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Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini's abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen after being home-schooled all his life. He became a New York Times bestselling author at nineteen. Christopher lives in Montana...
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Robert Rigby
Robert Rigby began his career as a journalist, and then spent several years in the music business as a songwriter and session musician. He turned to writing for radio, television and the theatre and has also directed and performed in children's theatre throughout the country. He has bec...
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Robert Winston
TV presenter Lord Robert Winston belongs to that rare breed of scientists who combine academic brilliance with charisma and a flair for communication. His TV appearances have made him a household name, and he recently beat Delia Smith ina 'power list' poll of celebrities. His BBC...
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Roger McGough
Roger McGough was born in Liverpool on November 9th 1937. As well as a writing and performing, Roger's previous jobs include techer, lecturer and pop star! He lives in London and his first book for children 'Mr Noselighter' was published in 1976. Roger was born into a 'very volatile, ve...
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Rohan Gavin
Rohan Gavin attended Exeter College, Oxford and the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, where he worked as a screenwriter. After developing a passion for hard-boiled detective fiction and outlandish conspiracy theories, he returned to London to write the Knightley & Son series....
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Rose Wilkins
Rose Wilkins had an idyllic childhood in Wales in a beautiful country house,complete with rising damp and cows in the orchard. Not only is Rose descended from the Lady of the Lake (it's a long story), she also shares her family tree with Charles Kingsley, author of the children's classic...
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Rosemary Sutcliff
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey, the daughter of a naval officer. At the age of two she contracted the progressively wasting Still's disease and hence spent most of her life in a wheelchair. During the early years of her illness she had to lie on her back and was read to a great deal by h...
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Rosie Rowell
Rosie Rowell was born and grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing a BA degree in English and Economics at the University of Cape Town, Rosie arrived in the UK on a short working holiday and never quite managed to leave. She now lives in in the wilds of West Sussex with her husband...