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Robert Carter

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I was born in Staffordshire, near Etruria, the place made famous by Josiah Wedgwood, but was brought up in Sydney, Australia and later in Lancashire, England. I studied astrophysics at Newcastle University, where I started the student science fiction society. Writing novels has always played a part in my life, and I've tried to see the world enough to be able to write fiction with the help of personal experience.

After university, the US oil industry was booming so I went to Dallas, Texas, later on I worked on rigs in various parts of the Middle East and the war-torn heart of Africa. I was aboard the Ron Tappmeyer, a rig that blew out in the Persian Gulf, killing 19 men. It was dangerous work, but well-paid, and it took me to places that out
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Robert Carter Hi Patricia

Good question. I am interested in how events affect people, what actions they take and why. So I study history and my books are extensively…more
Hi Patricia

Good question. I am interested in how events affect people, what actions they take and why. So I study history and my books are extensively researched, but I like to construct a storyline which is true to the time, but which allows me to show a very personal account of what it was like for the people who were living through it.

I am very interested in history and become knowledgeable about the periods I write about, but I am passionate about constructing a good story!

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Robert Carter I am fascinated by history. I believe everyone should be aware of what has happened in the world, or we are doomed to repeat our mistakes, so I hope a…moreI am fascinated by history. I believe everyone should be aware of what has happened in the world, or we are doomed to repeat our mistakes, so I hope always to leave my readers with a more accurate sense of the times I write about.

I really enjoy researching my storylines. The more I read, the more biographies I stumble upon, I find people who have done astonishing things – people completely overlooked by history. I like to find those people - to bring their courage and commitment to the reader’s attention. Sir Sidney Smith (Courage) and Frederick T Ward (Barbarians) to name but two, incredible people who changed history and not many people know about them. My personal crusade, if you like.
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“He knew exactly how to make himself the center of attention, and he liked being there. He would have been magnetic at ten paces – right up close he was positively mesmeric”
Robert Carter, Death Valley Scotty

“I am told by my toad, Treacle, that Pangur Ban is the true lord of Wychwoode and a great friend of Gwydion. Has the cat not told you this himself yet?”
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“I want to live again. I want to live again. I want to live again.
Please God, let me live again.”
Philip Van Doren Stern, It's a Wonderful Life

“I am told by my toad, Treacle, that Pangur Ban is the true lord of Wychwoode and a great friend of Gwydion. Has the cat not told you this himself yet?”
Robert Carter, The Language of Stones

“He knew exactly how to make himself the center of attention, and he liked being there. He would have been magnetic at ten paces – right up close he was positively mesmeric”
Robert Carter, Death Valley Scotty

“Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man.”
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“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”
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Prasun Thanks Robert for accepting my friend request. You are welcomed to visit my blog Green Planet here http://creategreenplanet.blogspot.com/


Promod Sharma Thanks for connecting.


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Robert Carter Chad B wrote: "Robert, thank you for the friend connect. Wishing you the best in 2014." Thank you - look forward to sharing stuff on books ;)


Robert Carter Hi Charley

Your background is inspirational! I look forward to sharing thoughts on writing and everything else ;)

Rob


Robert Carter Sophia wrote: "Hi Robert!

Thank you for the friend request. Are you sure you didn't write one of your stories for your bio? :) Just kidding! You've led a rich life.

See you around GR!"


Well, thank you Sophia. I guess someone has to do those jobs and I do like to travel to different places, so maybe that's why I write now ;) Look forward to connecting.


Sophia Hi Robert!

Thank you for the friend request. Are you sure you didn't write one of your stories for your bio? :) Just kidding! You've led a rich life.

See you around GR!


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