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"Myths, Folklore and Legends: Why We Still Need Our Fairy Tales"
Heidi is an award-winning author of stories inspired by Asian mythology and history for both adults and children. A former maritime lawyer and restaurant owner, Heidi Shamsuddin is the author and creator of ‘The Door Under the Stairs Series’ published by Oyez Books. Four books in this time-travelling series have already been published, with ...
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