Monica Carly
Writing has always been a passion. My literary output began early with the production of my first (very) short story at the age of five, entitled Mary the Missionary, depicting the antics of a somewhat mischievous small girl. Not only did my story highlight the character flaws in the heroine which rendered her an unsuitable candidate for such a calling, but it also acted as a stark warning to any who might aspire to embrace this altruistic way of life to eschew similar behaviour, or they would be in for a career rethink. In my teens I won an inter-schools essay writing competition – a notable achievement, I thought, until I discovered that I was the only entrant. Despite the lack of opposition, I was solemnly presented with the first prize.
Born in Peterborough, where I attended Peterborough County School, I then moved to Sheffield and spent four years at Sheffield High School. My last five years’ of schooling took place in Kingston, Jamaica, at St Andrew High School, where I took the exams which led to a place at Bristol University. There I studied English, French and Latin, achieving a 2.1 degree, which I followed up with a teaching certificate.
After three years spent teaching, the chance to hone my skills as a writer came when I began to raise my family, since this gave me the opportunity to take a creative writing course. I produced several short stories (which I hope were of a higher standard than my initial attempt) and also children’s stories, with some publication success. At this stage, however, I did not attempt a full length novel.
After a career switch into consumer issues, I worked for fifteen years in the trading standards department of a local government office. Finally, after retirement – of a sort – I have at last the luxury of enough time to produce a novel. Now a full-time carer for my husband who suffers from Parkinson’s Disease, I have found creative writing provides the ideal mental escape from a humdrum daily routine. I produced my first novel, Fraser’s Line, in 2009, and have now concluded my second novel, The Golden Thread. As for my third, that is currently going round in my head.
Featured Books, with extracts, by Monica Carly
The Golden Thread
Now that I have reached an age where life’s experiences have been many and varied, I realise that what fascinates me above all else is the interaction between people. I humbly look up to Jane Austen as the master at...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/01/2012
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Golden Thread
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Two sisters, Claudia and Maria, grow up as happy playmates and the best of friends. Claudia, the elder by three years, is protective of her sibling, whose fun-loving ways often lead her into trouble. When their mother dies, Maria feels...
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The Golden Thread
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Two sisters, Claudia and Maria, grow up as happy playmates and the best of friends. Claudia, the elder by three years, is protective of her sibling, whose fun-loving ways often lead her into trouble. When their mother dies, Maria feels...
Format: Paperback - Released: 13/10/2011 -
Fraser's Line
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Fraser's Line is an intriguing debut novel from author Monica Carly. Fraser Coleman, in his early sixties, is devastated by the loss of his adored wife Edie, only to discover the painful truth that she was not as perfect as...
Format: eBook - Released: 07/07/2010
