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Helen Slavin

Helen Slavin

Helen Slavin

Helen Slavin is the author of The Extra Large Medium. She was born in Lancashire in 1966 and, after the University of Warwick, she had a variety of jobs as a temporary secretary before moving to Wiltshire. There, she got married and had a son and a... Read full bio

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. If it goes by you it isn't for you.
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My life in 8 words: "Busy mum."
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The Stopping Place will be released on April 01, 2010 in Trade Paperback
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Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. If it goes by you it isn't for you. Q. How would you describe perfect happiness? A. A flask of tea, a rainy day and the sea, preferably with the husband and kids. Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Chicken with Tagliatelle from the Venetian Ghetto by Nigella Lawson from How to Eat. Q. Who is your favorite fictional hero? A. Esmerelda Weatherwax although that's being a bit personal and I should really list her as Mistress Weatherwax. Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. Sense of humour, a sense of humour and oh yes....a sense of humour. Learn more about Helen Slavin

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Psychic world gets a shake-up
Cumberland Courier, September 25, 2009
...parts of her life remind me of one of my favourite fiction titles, The Extra Large Medium by Helen Slavin, a gentle and somewhat romantic tale about a young woman who is troubled by her sixth sense. Happily for Lisa (and Annie, the chief protagonist in...
INTERVIEW: A L Berridge
Falcata Times, May 9, 2010
...by Lisa Silverman. The most recent read for pure enjoyment was ‘The Stopping Place’ by the brilliant Helen Slavin. FT: What is your guiltiest pleasure that few know about? ALB: You think I’m going to let you put that on the net???...