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Pamela Vass
Author, lover of real life mysteries and walking the West Country moors and coast. 
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On February 6th 1918 the Representation of the People Act was passed giving approximately 8.5 million women the vote. Equality was still some way off but it was a landmark moment. Read the full story of the fight for the vote in North Devon in my latest book Breaking The Mould 5 star Amazon Review This exploration of the campaign for women's suffrage in North Devon is a well written and carefully researched account. Although the national picture has been explored before, by focussing down on a specific geographical area and one that was away from the main centres of population, a whole new perspective is given to this topic. The work of the activists in the south-west is clearly set against the wider national context. I thought that the case study, describing the unfolding involvement of Marie Newby, whose story is interspersed between the general narrative, was particularly effective. The fact that I read this in the same way as I would a novel is indicative of its readability. Pamela Vass' detailed investigation into the regional manifestation of a national phenomenon is a valuable and fascinating contribution to our understanding of the women's movement. 
It's all about the books ...
"Fantastic book, one you can't put down once you've started. A very gripping story very well portrayed."
What a read! You certainly are a mistress of intrigue. The book is not only a brilliant statement about injustice, professional expectations, fostering, adoption and the impossibly difficult task social workers can have, it is full of skilfully crafted, insightful, 'pearls of wisdom' to do with how we all tick as human beings and in relationships." "[Shadow Child] is fantastic. You have such a gift for touching people's emotions." "Shadow Child ... is a fantastic read; emotional, gripping and intriguing to the last page." 
“...I've just finished Seeds of Doubt; WONDERFUL. I loved it, it has all the right ingredients - drama, tension, intrigue, love, secrets, danger and truth. Thank you so much for a thought-provoking and thoroughly edge-of-the-seat read.”
"To build a conspiracy thriller on an event as well known as the Lynmouth flood disaster, and to make it both plausible and exciting, is no mean feat. The dialogue is well written and convincing and the plot is unpredictable with enough twists to keep any thriller reader happy.” "When I started reading this book, I was seduced by the magic of the prose. I was transported straight back to the early eighties and accompanied the heroine on the visits to Exmoor with enthusiasm. But then I got hooked into the story and the day trip became an all-nighter! Brilliantly written and researched. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys a story based on seeds of truth." 
One of the original pioneers of the computer was born over 200 years ago in Great Torrington in the West of England. His name was Thomas Fowler.
This is a story of stunning resilience and ingenuity in the face of professional prejudice, betrayal and heart-breaking twists of fate. It is a story of an invention destined to re-write the history of computing. "Computers might have changed history and our world almost a century sooner had the ideas of Fowler been understood and adopted by Babbage". Dr Ralph Merkle, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Molecular Manufacturing, California. 
A fascinating, candid and tremendously moving reflection of a life and times slowly receding into history.
In My Own Words evolved out of times shared in front of Johnny’s coal fire when his recollections were freely given and much enjoyed. Then one day he asked if I would write his story. It has been a pleasure and a privilege; one he would be happy to know is now being shared by others. Edited by Pamela Vass with additional material by David Hogan. Available on Kindle only. 
This inspirational book offers a simple-to-follow course enabling anyone suffering from a chronic illness to make a difference to their lives right now.
"I felt I must tell you how helpful I am finding your book on CFS/ME. I've been so grateful for it, it's like my "bible!" I’m planning on taking it on holiday with me … makes me feel secure having all the advice with me. One thing I especially like is that the book is very user-friendly, the way it's laid out, summaries etc. The bold letters are also extremely useful and the type of spine makes it easy to turn over, keep your place. Thank you very much, Pamela." |
10th Find me at: 2018: April 21st - Speaker at Devon History Society Conference, 'How The Vote Was Won' Plymouth University May 5th - Ivybridge Artisan Market 6th - Millbrook Craft Fair 16th - Buckland Brewer History Society 19th - Ivybridge Artisan Market June 2nd - Ivybridge Artisan Market 14th - Parkham W.I. 16th - Ivybridge Artisan Market 20th - Bovey Tracey Over 60's July 7th - Ivybridge Artisan Market 14th - Liskeard Show August 1st - North Devon Show 16th - Parkhouse Centre, Bude September 10th - NHS Group, Barnstaple 11th - Kings Nympton W.I. 12th - Chaloner W.I, Braunton 13th - Buckland Brewer 4 o'clock Club October 5th - Appledore W.I. 10th - Brixham W.I. November 2nd - Tavistock Christmas Market |
