C.P. Thorne is the pen name of Chrissy Hamlin who lives in Essex, UK with her Partner.

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The 60 year old author specializes in writing Historical Fiction as well as Non-Fiction Books.

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Her first two fictional novels were self published on Amazon in 2026. They are both based on real people and real stories discovered during 30+ years of Family History Research.

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Chrissy studied English Literature at Birkbeck College, University of London, she is a former English & Drama Teacher, and now writes books in her spare time

 

She also creates 50+ Life Coaching & Well Being Content on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube & Tiktok as "Walks With Grandma".

 

She enjoys going on walks in nature, reading, spending time with family and being creative.

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She has created and hosted two different Podcasts "The Hidden Herstory Podcast" & "Still Kicking - The Older and Wiser Podcast" (See PODCAST page for links)

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Chrissy has also been a blogger and you can view her websites here. 

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Chrissy has a Self Help Guide for Older People coming out later this year, and is currently creating a collection of Women's Hidden Herstory Biographies and a series of Children's Books.

 

She is also working on a new family history novel about her late grandfather, who was a Station Officer at Silvertown Fire Station from 1922 until 1944.