Heather Peck
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Heather Peck

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Welcome to my author page and thank you for your visit. I am the author behind the acclaimed Greg Geldard series, a collection of murder mysteries set in the picturesque landscapes of rural North Yorkshire and Norfolk. Additionally, I am thrilled to announce the release of my debut children's book, "Tails of Two Spaniels." Writing and reading have always held a special place in my heart, though they took a back seat for a while as I pursued a career in animal welfare and farming. Over the years, I've worn many hats, from farmer to agricultural policy adviser. I've bred sheep and alpacas, raised calves, negotiated on behalf of the UK in international forums, specialised in emergency response, managed controls related to pesticides and GM crops, seen legislation through the UK parliament, and even got paid to eat KitKats while on secondment to Nestle Rowntree. Following early retirement, I chaired an NHS Trust, worked on animal welfare initiatives, sailed the Norfolk Broads, volunteered in Citizens Advice and the Witness Service, and participated in human Covid vaccination efforts. In 2019, I took a crime writing course offered by the National Centre for Writing in collaboration with the University of East Anglia, and the rest, as they say, is history. My crime stories unfold within the rural landscapes of North Yorkshire and Norfolk, drawing upon my knowledge of agriculture and my personal experiences in both counties. The children's book, on the other hand, is heavily influenced by my interactions and adventures with multiple springer spaniels. Throughout the series, my main protagonist, Greg Geldard, has evolved and grown alongside the stories. As some of you have spotted, Greg is not preeminently the central character in Secret Places. However, as the narrative progressed, he and other characters took on lives of their own, shaping their responses to circumstances and influencing their emotional evolution. Witnessing these characters develop with strengths, weaknesses, insights, and blind spots has been immensely satisfying for me as a writer. Currently, I live in Norfolk, nestled between the picturesque Broads and the stunning coastline. My partner, Gary, and I share our home with a menagerie of two dogs, two cats, two hens, one rabbit, and rather fewer fish than we started out with, courtesy of the local heron. Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy delving into the worlds I've created within the pages of my books.
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