Rachel Deeming
Rachel is a mother of two boys, one 18 months old and the other a busy boy of four. She used to work until recently as an English teacher in England, U.K. but is now living in Australia. She decided after having read other people's work for a long time, analysing it and marking it, that it may be quite a nice thing to do some writing herself.
She has always done writing of some sort over the years from creative writing in her teens and poetry to reviews and articles now she has more experience. She enjoys mainly writing reviews for books (an English teacher always has their head in a book - reading it, of course) and reads a wide variety of fiction: popular especially those texts recommended by book clubs; fantasy, Robin Hobb being one of her most memorable reads for imagination; Roman historical especially Steven Saylor, a real favourite; historical; murder mystery, etc. Her tastes are eclectic.
She loves visiting castles and used to spend a lot of time in Wales from where she originally came. Hobbies include walking, knitting, going to the cinema (when time allows) and generally laughing a lot (see picture for proof).
She has, since writing for Suite101, had several of her articles chosen as the Editor's Choice which has made her immensely proud.
Latest Articles
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Wild Nights! by Joyce Carol Oates - Review of Short Stories
Oates takes five of America's most renowned authors and poets and writes about them, invoking an alternative narrative to their lives as we know them.
May 11, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory - Book Review
Philippa Gregory, with her meticulous historical detail and characterisation, tackles the life of Katherine of Aragon from early betrothal to her divorce.
May 7, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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The Rise of the TV Vicar - How Reverends Gained Reverence
Vicars on television in the past have usually been figures of fun, cariacatures rather than characters. But now a new breed of TV vicar has arisen.
Apr 29, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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A Friar's Bloodfeud by Michael Jecks - Book Review
Baldwin is called to investigate the deaths of his friend, his wife and their son in a brutal and senseless killing with no apparent motive.
Apr 26, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly - Book Review
Harry Bosch is back and with the murder of a Chinese shopkeeper, he finds himself needing help with one of the darker sides of Chinese culture: the Triads.
Apr 14, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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Holy Fools by Joanne Harris - Book Review
Juliette is a nun, running away from her past. She strives to move forward with her daughter Fleur but it is inevitable that evil will catch up with her.
Apr 11, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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Rapscallion by James McGee - Book Review
Hawkwood is sent on an undercover mission to find out the fate of two naval officers who have gone missing without a trace. Will he be the third?
Apr 3, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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Lord Edgware Dies by Agatha Christie - Book Review
It seems clear who killed Lord Edgware: his wife, desperate for a divorce and having previously said that she wanted him dead. Poirot investigates.
Mar 27, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford - Book Review
Polly is a beautiful, young girl. Her mother wants her to marry; to her, Polly is incapable of love. But Polly is in love and is determined to get her man.
Mar 27, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest by Stieg Larsson - Review
The last book in the Millennium Trilogy continues the action of the second, leading up to Salander's trial and the confrontation with her enemies.
Mar 24, 2012
- Rachel Deeming
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