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Pam Bayfield was born in Mt Isa, Queensland in 1940. As her father was a Mining Engineer the family lived in many different places. Most of her schooling was done in Broken Hill. She completed her education at PLC Armidale, went to Teachers' College there, and became a teacher. She taught in Sydney for many years before marrying and having three sons. Pam left teaching to help in the family Real Estate business. When the boys were older she returned to teaching and taught at Pittwater House, Collaroy for ten years. Pam retired in 1998 and began writing. She started with her mother's life story to be followed by a book about her sons. After attending a writing course she embarked on her first novel, To Those Who Wait, about her father's side of the family. From Ochre to Azure Blue, Pam's autobiography, was her second book. Her third book, Anneke's Story, is about a Dutch woman interned by the Japanese in Java during the Second World War. These have all sold out. Knees Up Mother Brown was her next book and is currently available. This was followed by her next book, A Leading Lady - The Story of Mary Jolly and it was launched in Dunedin, New Zealand in March 2007. It has now sold out. Silver Dreams was launched in Sydney and then Broken Hill in June and September 2008. The book sold exceptionally well in Broken Hill and now Pam has only a few copies left before it will be sold out. The book has already had a re-print. Her latest release will be Come With Me on a journey with one of the last surviving nurses who dedicated her life and love to service on a hospital ship and other AGHs in WWII. The untold story of Joan Fisher as told to Pam Bayfield. It will be released mid December 2009 and launched next February. More details later. Copies are available for $25 plus $3 for postage. Pam self publishes her books with the help of Eric Berry Mini-Publishing. To contact Eric Berry Mini-Publishing click here. |
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