Syd Moore
Syd Moore | |
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| Born | Samantha Moore Essex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | City, University of London |
| Occupation(s) | Novelist, television presenter, activist |
| Known for | Presenting Channel 4's literary programme Pulp |
| Notable work | The Drowning Pool (2011), Witch Hunt (2012), Strange Magic (2017) |
Syd Moore (born Samantha Moore)[1] is a British bestselling novelist,[2] former television presenter and activist. Her debut novel, The Drowning Pool, was published in 2011 by HarperCollins.[3] Her novels are mystery thrillers inspired by her research into the myths from the English county of Essex,[4] where she grew up and still lives.[5]
Life and career
[edit]Syd Moore was born on 20 August[citation needed] in Essex, England. She is married and lives in Southend, Essex.[6] Moore is a writer of suspense and mystery fiction.
After graduating, Moore travelled extensively through Europe, Asia and Australia[7] before moving to London, where she lived for 13 years while working for the publishers Random House.[8]
Between 1997 and 2001, Moore presented the Channel 4 literary programme Pulp, which she describes as "a crazy time during the ladism culture of the Nineties where there were a lot of strong women in the public eye".[8]
Moore taught publishing at South Essex College, before studying for an MA in creative writing at City, University of London.[8]
Moore was the founding editor of the Southend arts and culture magazine Level 4,[9] launched in January 2008 to bring together the creative aspects of Southend and to give an enthusiastic account of the area where she lives.[10]
Literature
[edit]- The Drowning Pool (2011). Avon Books. ISBN 9781847562661
- Witch Hunt (2012). Avon, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. ISBN 9781847562692
- If on a Winter's Night a Traveller Passes By (2013). ASIN B00H9GMSEO
- Strange Magic: An Essex Witches Mystery (2017). Oneworld Publications. ISBN 9781786070982
- Strange Sight (2017). Oneworld Publications. ISBN 9781786072054
- Strange Fascination (2018). Oneworld Publications. ISBN 9781786072573
- Strange Tombs (2019). Oneworld Publications. ISBN 9781786074485
- The Twelve Strange Days of Christmas (2019). Oneworld Publications. ISBN 9781786076809
Activism
[edit]Syd campaigns against the negative stereotyping of Essex girls, drawing comparisons between the witch hunts that feature in her novels and the prejudice that exists against "Essex girl" today.[11]
In 2011, Moore and artist Heidi Wigmore teamed up to produce the tongue-in-cheek card game Super Strumps, to celebrate women and the positive attributes of female stereotypes.[12]
Personal life
[edit]In her personal time, Moore spends her spare time with her son, Riley, and enjoys handcrafting soaps[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Moore, Syd (3 May 2017). "Syd Moore and Maria Friedman". Jo Good (Interview). Interviewed by Jo Good. London, UK: BBC Radio London.
- ^ "Southend author Syd Moore signs three-book deal with the publisher behind this year's Booker Prize winner". Yellow Advertiser.
- ^ "The Drowning Pool by Syd Moore". HarperCollins.
- ^ "Syd Moore". The Estuary Festival.
- ^ "Syd Moore and Beth Underdown". Beth Underdown.
- ^ "Southend author Syd Moore signs three-book deal with the publisher behind this year's Booker Prize winner". Yellow Advertiser.
- ^ a b Trobe, Kala (2003). Witch's Guide To Life. Llewellyn Worldwide. p. 436.
- ^ "The Drowning Pool by Syd Moore". Harper Collins.
- ^ "Level 4 Magazine". Moon Fruit.
- ^ "The weird and scary world of author Syd". Echo.
- ^ "BUY THIS: SUPER STRUMPS". The Women's Room.
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