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Christie Barlow is a British author of women's fiction.[1]
Christie Barlow | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Author |
| Alma mater | Sir John Deane's College |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Subject | Women's fiction |
| Website | |
| christiebarlow | |
Education edit
Barlow grew up in Northwich, Cheshire where she attended Weaverham High School and Sir John Deane's College.
Work edit
Barlow self-published her first novel A Year in the Life of a Playground Mother in June 2014. This reached number one in the UK and USA on the Amazon Kindle chart.
In 2015, she secured a publishing contract with publisher Bookouture to republish her two existing titles and three new books.[2] In 2016, she secured a contract with HarperCollins.[3][4]
She is an ambassador for the charity The Zuri Project Uganda.[5]
Personal life edit
Barlow lives in Staffordshire with her four children whom she credits as her inspiration.[6]
Bibliography edit
References edit
- ^ Kreft, Helen (5 July 2017). "Barton author is supporting Grenfell Tower victims". Burton Mail. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "Bookouture signs three from self-published Barlow". The Bookseller. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "Christie Barlow signs two-book deal with HarperImpulse". The Bookseller.
- ^ "Love is in the air as top romance authors visit Wordsley Library". Stourbridge News. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "10 Things I'd Like My Readers To Know About Me By Author Christie Barlow". Femalefirst.co.uk. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ Halliwell, Rachel (28 November 2014). "The importance of goal setting". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ "A Year in the Life of a Playground Mother (School Gates Comedy, book 1) by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "The Misadventures of a Playground Mother by Christie Barlow is published today!". Madeleine Milburn. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "The Misadventures of a Playground Mother (School Gates Comedy, book 2) by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "Kitty's Countryside Dream by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "Lizzie's Christmas Escape by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "Evie's Year of Taking Chances by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "The Cosy Canal Boat Dream by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 14 April 2018.
- ^ "A Home at Honeysuckle Farm by Christie Barlow". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 19 April 2018.