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Ruth Clare
Ruth Clare did a “sensible” degree in biochemistry/ journalism before pursuing her dreams of being an actor.After years of bit parts and cruel rejection, Ruth found solace in the world of words. She has been a professional writer since 2004, writing for magazines, creating a range of educational materials as well as copywriting for business clients. Her memoir, Enemy – a daughter’s story of how her father brought the Vietnam War home was published in March 2016 by Penguin Books. She is now working on a young adult novel.