Lydia Syson

1. About

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   November 5, 2024 by Lydia Syson

   Lydia Syson brings history to life in fiction and non-fiction which works on many levels: her books are rewarding for …
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2. Breaking into the middle of the story. . .

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   May 17, 2023 by Lydia Syson

   Paloma Fresno-Calleja has written a very perceptive analysis of Mr Peacock’s Possessions in the journal Critique: Studies in Contemporary Fiction. …
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   Category News | Tags: Castaway narratives, Colonial history, Critique, Mr Peacock's Possessions, Neo-Victorian, Robinsonade

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3. Writers’ Rights and Human Rights

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   July 16, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   

   Here’s a link to a piece I’ve written for the Historical Writers’ Association excellent online magazine, Historia about tackling slavery in fiction, …
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4. Reports from Raoul – 30.2622° S 178.5948° E

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   June 14, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   

   I’ve been spending the week going through my notes and listening to sound recordings made on the HMNZS Canterbury in …
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   Category News | Tags: Experiencing Marine Reserves, Kermadecs, Mr Peacock's Possessions, New Zealand, NZDF, Ocean Sanctuary, Rangitahua, Raoul, Raoul Island, Sir Peter Blake Trust, WWF

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5. Bookings & Events

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   May 24, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   Please contact lydiasyson@gmail.com to discuss bookings of any kind. You’ll find more about her work in universities as a Royal …
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   Category Bookings | Tags: author visit, book an author, Booking, events, literacy, Lydia Syson, school author visits, school visit

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6. Mr Peacock’s Possessions: sources and background reading

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   May 4, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   As noted in the book, the most important sources for Mr Peacock’s Possessions were: Elsie K Morton Crusoes of Sunday Island, 1957. Steven Gentry, Raoul …
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   Category Reviews & more | Tags: Bibliography, blackbirding, island fiction, Kermadecs, Lydia Syson, Missionaries, Mr Peacock's Possessions, Native Teachers, Niue, Pacific Slave Trade, Raoul Island, sources

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7. Heading towards publication day. . .

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   May 3, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   

   As I write this in London, the Kermadecs – the chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific where Mr Peacock’s Possessions …
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   Category News | Tags: HMNZS Canterbury, interview, Kermadecs, Kim Hill, Lydia Syson, Mr Peacock's Possessions, Ocean Sanctuary, Pacific islands, Pew Trusts, Raoul, Sir Peter Blake Trust, volcanic islands

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8. 2018 news

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   February 24, 2018 by Lydia Syson

   

   A book cover, an expedition, a story.

   Category News | Tags: Kermadecs, Lancastria, Mr Peacock's Possessions, New Zealand, Ocean Sanctuary, Pew Trusts, Raoul Island, Scoop magazine, Sir Peter Blake Trust

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9. Authors for Grenfell Tower auction

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   June 23, 2017 by Lydia Syson

   Raise money for residents affected by the Grenfell Towers fire through the Red Cross London Fire Relief Fund and get …
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10. World Book Week writing competition results. . . and other news

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    June 6, 2017 by Lydia Syson

    

    Authors aren’t just for World Book Day, and the positive effects of an author visiting a school continue to have …
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    Category News | Tags: author visits, books to introduce children to politics, historical fiction, Island of Last Hope, Liberty's Fire, Rainham Mark Grammar School, Sidcot School, That Burning Summer, The Mount School, winner, World Book Day, World Book Week, writing competition, YA for Sarah Waters fans

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