About Peter
Up Close and Personal
Biography
OCCUPATION: Novelist
GENRE: Thriller, Mystery, Crime Fiction
HOBBIES: Hiking, Travel, Rugby (until his body begged him to stop)
Born in England, Peter Woodbridge left school at age 15 and began work as a booking clerk for British Rail, where he developed a love for steam engines.
Continuing his studies through night school, Peter won two scholarships that led him to a B. Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Reading, followed by an M. Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Bradford.
He began his professional career as an agricultural industries analyst, ultimately providing policy and planning advice to senior levels of industry and government in North America, Asia and Europe. This took him to far-flung locations including tea estates in Uganda, cotton plantations in Ethiopia and tropical hardwood forests in the South Pacific—eventually settling in Canada, where his consulting practice produced numerous leading-edge strategic analyses for the global forest products industry.
Now retired from his consulting practice, Peter has returned to his first love—writing. The Girl From Barcelona is his first published novel.
Interests
Outside of writing, Peter loves hiking in the mountains of British Columbia and Arizona, the relaxed lifestyle in Barcelona and travelling. He played rugby throughout his school days, later representing his university, eventually lapsing into social rugby in adult recreation leagues until his body begged him to stop.
An avid fan of English and European football, he sinks into abject misery every time his beloved Reading FC is beaten by lesser teams… which is often. It drives him back to writing.
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Daniela’s Story: What Inspired the Trilogy?
Readers often ask “what inspired you to write The Girl From Barcelona?” I’m delighted to share how my idea for the story began, and how my characters evolved. The plotline for The Girl From Barcelona (Book One of the Trilogy) came to mind late one night in Barcelona….
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Q+A
From time to time, I get to engage with readers at a book signing or similar event. They are generous in sharing their own stories and their enthusiasm is infectious. I’m often touched by the support they show for the literary arts—especially, it seems, for local authors. Every conversation is personal and unique. But through all the interactions, some common questions arise. These are the questions I’m frequently asked, and here are my answers.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q+A
From time to time, I get to engage with readers at a book signing or similar event. They are generous in sharing their own stories and their enthusiasm is infectious. I’m often touched by the support they show for the literary arts—especially, it seems, for local authors. Every conversation is personal and unique. But through all the interactions, some common questions arise. These are the questions I’m frequently asked, and here are my answers.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q+A
From time to time, I get to engage with readers at a book signing or similar event. They are generous in sharing their own stories and their enthusiasm is infectious. I’m often touched by the support they show for the literary arts—especially, it seems, for local authors. Every conversation is personal and unique. But through all the interactions, some common questions arise. These are the questions I’m frequently asked, and here are my answers.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.
Q: Why did you write a trilogy for The Girl From Barcelona?
There were a few reasons. Daniela’s story takes place over a period of several years. It has a historical backdrop which takes place in the context of actual events in Spain and elsewhere. The October 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum is an example. This wasn’t just a single event. To give realism to the plot, I wanted some of the principal characters, all of whom are fictional, to participate in the progression of these events. So, the chronology of the story tilted to separate volumes.
There are practical advantages too. To ensure that printed copies are reader-friendly and easy to hold, my marketing colleagues at Bearwood Publishing and I designed each volume to be around 105,000 words. That might be helpful production information for other indie authors.