Roger Thomas
Registered on and updated on December 22, 2004:

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Personal Information:
Name: Roger Thomas
Address Ffawyddog Farmhouse, Llangattock
Town Crickhowell
County Powys
Postcode NP8 1PY
Phone 01873 811186
Fax 01873 811783
Mobile 07855 163469
Email writerog@aol.com
Website:

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Short biog
Always interested in ther outdoors since I doscovered Ordnance Survey maps in my youth. A professional writer since leaving university - written many books, ranging from walking to history. Also contributes to newspapers and magazines. Something of a specialist on Wales, though writes widely.

Business interests
Writer and editor.

Professional activities
Author, writer and editor specialising in walking, cycling, skiing, the countryside, history, heritage and travel. Writes for magazines and the media in UK and overseas; also has website experience. Wide experience of working with photographers and designers - acts as project manager on many occasions.

Awards:
2002 OWG Highly Commended (Awards for Excellence) for book on the Brecon Beacons. Also Communicators in Business Awards for 'A View of Wales' magazine, which I edit for the Wales Tourist Board.

Recent publications
Official Guide to the Brecon Beacons National Park (David and Charles). Complete Guides to South, Mid and North Wales (Jarrold). Significant earlier work includes Great Wales in the Brecon Beacons and Pembrokeshire (Webb and Bower) and Travellers' Guide to Provence (AA).

Main areas of interest
Wales; French Alps/Provence; history; travel writing, mountain biking/cycling; walking; skiing; natural history