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About
I am a historian and author.
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I have a PhD in History from the University of Melbourne. I research local history around Ashburton and run the Life Stories Writers Group at the Ashburton Community Centre. I am the author of "Atlantic Piracy in the early 19th century: The shocking story of the Morning Star". I also run the blog History of Somali Piracy
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I am a member of the Australian Professional Historians Association.
You can find me on Instagram at TellYourStoryMelbourne and PiracyInPictures.
Is a big anniversary coming up for your local organisation? Do you have stories about your life you would like to preserve for the future?
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If you have stories to tell but not the time or confidence to write them yourself, I can help you!
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I offer a writing service to help you record and preserve memories for the future.
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