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'''Samantha Fletcher''' is a British Green politician, and under her maiden name of '''Samantha Weinberg''', a [[novelist]], [[journalist]] and [[travel writer]]. Educated at [[St Paul's Girls' School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], she is the author of books such as ''A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth'' and the [[James Bond]] inspired trilogy ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries]]'' under the alias Kate Westbrook. She is assistant editor of "Intelligent Life", the features and cultural magazine from the "The Economist". [http://www.moreintelligentlife.com www.moreintelligentlife.com]
{{Short description|British writer (born 1966)}}
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'''Samantha Weinberg''' is a British [[novelist]], [[journalist]] and [[podcaster]]. Educated at [[St Paul's Girls' School]] and [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], she is the author of books such as ''A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth'' and the [[James Bond]]-inspired trilogy ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries]]'' under the alias '''Kate Westbrook'''. Since 2019, she has been a contributor to [[Tortoise Media]]. In 2023, she wrote and narrated ''Trace of Doubt'', an eight-part true crime podcast series for [[Audible (service)|Audible]].


==Writing==
==Writing==
In 1994 Weinberg wrote ''Last of the Pirates: in search of Bob Denard'' (ISBN 0224033077) about French mercenary [[Bob Denard]]. In 1995, she spent three months travelling in the [[United States]] with [[Daisy Waugh]].<ref name=waugh>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article7076424.ece|title=She's a Green Party pin-up - nothing less|last=Waugh|first=Daisy|date=28 March 2010|work=The Sunday Times|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>
In 1994, Weinberg wrote ''Last of the Pirates: in search of Bob Denard'' ({{ISBN|0224033077}}) about French mercenary [[Bob Denard]]. In 1995, she spent three months travelling in the United States with [[Daisy Waugh]].<ref name=waugh>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article7076424.ece|title=She's a Green Party pin-up - nothing less|last=Waugh|first=Daisy|date=28 March 2010|work=The Sunday Times|accessdate=30 March 2010}}{{dead link|date=September 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


In 2003 she won the [[CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction]] for her book ''Pointing from the Grave: a True Story of Murder and DNA'' (ISBN 0241141362), about the murder of biotechnologist Helena Greenwood in California in 1985 and the pioneering use of [[DNA profiling]] in tracing her killer 15 years later.
In 2003, she won the [[CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction]] for her book ''Pointing from the Grave: a True Story of Murder and DNA'' ({{ISBN|0241141362}}), about the murder of biotechnologist Helena Greenwood in California in 1985 and the pioneering use of [[DNA profiling]] in tracing her killer 15 years later.


==The Moneypenny Diaries==
==''The Moneypenny Diaries''==
When Weinberg's agent, Gillon Aitken, was appointed the literary adviser to [[Ian Fleming Publications]], she and Aitken pitched their idea for a series of James Bond novels centred on the character of [[Miss Moneypenny]], [[M (James Bond)|M]]'s personal secretary. The series, referred to as ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries]]'', is a trilogy with three books and two short stories currently published under the alias of Moneypenny's editor, Kate Westbrook.
When Weinberg's agent, [[Gillon Aitken]], was appointed the literary adviser to [[Ian Fleming Publications]], she and Aitken pitched their idea for a series of James Bond novels centred on the character of [[Miss Moneypenny]], [[M (James Bond)|M]]'s personal secretary. The series, referred to as ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries]]'', is a trilogy with three books and two short stories currently published under the alias of Moneypenny's editor, Kate Westbrook:


* ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries: Guardian Angel]]'' (2005)
* ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries: Guardian Angel]]'' (2005)
* "[[The Moneypenny Diaries|For Your Eyes Only, James]]" (2006 short story)
* "For Your Eyes Only, James" (2006 short story)
* ''[[Secret Servant: The Moneypenny Diaries]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Secret Servant: The Moneypenny Diaries]]'' (2006)
* "[[The Moneypenny Diaries|Moneypenny's First Date With Bond]]" (2006 short story)
* "Moneypenny's First Date With Bond" (2006 short story)
* ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries: Final Fling]]'' (2008)
* ''[[The Moneypenny Diaries: Final Fling]]'' (2008)
Weinberg is the first woman to write an official Bond novel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-30 |title=Comics: Moneypenny Will Shine in One-Off Comic Book - Geeks Of Color |url=https://geeksofcolor.co/2017/06/30/comics-moneypenny-will-shine-in-one-off-comic-book/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=geeksofcolor.co |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
In 2010 Weinberg became the [[Green Party of England and Wales|Green Party]] candidate for the new seat of [[Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency)|Chippenham]] in Wiltshire, standing under her married name.
In 2010, Weinberg became the [[Green Party of England and Wales|Green Party]] candidate for the new seat of [[Chippenham (UK Parliament constituency)|Chippenham]] in Wiltshire, standing under her married name.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weinberg |first=Samantha |date=2008-02-16 |title=Green Wife |url=https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/green-wife-2/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=The Spectator |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Winning the green vote on Filicudi |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2010/jun/05/filicudi-aeolian-islands-italy-beach |website=The Guardian}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Weinberg is married to filmmaker Mark Fletcher.<ref name=waugh/> She currently resides in [[Wiltshire]], England. She has two children.
Weinberg is married to filmmaker Mark Fletcher.<ref name=waugh/> She currently resides in [[Wiltshire]], England, and has two children.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-05-28 |title=Exclusive Interview with Samantha Weinberg author or The Moneypenny Diaries |url=https://literary007.com/2014/05/28/exclusive-interview-with-samantha-weinberg-author-or-the-moneypenny-diaries/ |access-date=2024-04-09 |website=Artistic Licence Renewed |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/14401/Samantha_Weinberg/index.aspx Samantha Weinberg Author Profile] HarperCollins Publishers
*[http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/14401/Samantha_Weinberg/index.aspx Samantha Weinberg Author Profile] HarperCollins Publishers
*[https://web.archive.org/20071015114301/http://commanderbond.net:80/cw.cgi?action=Story Samantha Weinberg Interview] CommanderBond.net
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015114301/http://commanderbond.net/cw.cgi?action=Story Samantha Weinberg Interview] CommanderBond.net
*[http://doubleosection.blogspot.com/2008/05/centennary-exclusive-interview-with.html Centenary Exclusive: Interview With Money-penny Diaries Author Samantha Weinberg] Double O Section, May 2008
*[http://doubleosection.blogspot.com/2008/05/centennary-exclusive-interview-with.html Centenary Exclusive: Interview With Money-penny Diaries Author Samantha Weinberg] Double O Section, May 2008
*[http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/interview_samantha_weinberg.php3 MI6.co.uk Samantha Weinberg Interview] MI6 - The Home of James Bond 007, 19 November 2005
*[http://www.mi6.co.uk/sections/articles/interview_samantha_weinberg.php3 MI6.co.uk Samantha Weinberg Interview] MI6 - The Home of James Bond 007, 19 November 2005
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Latest revision as of 03:12, 27 September 2024

Samantha Weinberg 2023

Samantha Weinberg is a British novelist, journalist and podcaster. Educated at St Paul's Girls' School and Trinity College, Cambridge, she is the author of books such as A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth and the James Bond-inspired trilogy The Moneypenny Diaries under the alias Kate Westbrook. Since 2019, she has been a contributor to Tortoise Media. In 2023, she wrote and narrated Trace of Doubt, an eight-part true crime podcast series for Audible.

Writing

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In 1994, Weinberg wrote Last of the Pirates: in search of Bob Denard (ISBN 0224033077) about French mercenary Bob Denard. In 1995, she spent three months travelling in the United States with Daisy Waugh.[1]

In 2003, she won the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction for her book Pointing from the Grave: a True Story of Murder and DNA (ISBN 0241141362), about the murder of biotechnologist Helena Greenwood in California in 1985 and the pioneering use of DNA profiling in tracing her killer 15 years later.

The Moneypenny Diaries

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When Weinberg's agent, Gillon Aitken, was appointed the literary adviser to Ian Fleming Publications, she and Aitken pitched their idea for a series of James Bond novels centred on the character of Miss Moneypenny, M's personal secretary. The series, referred to as The Moneypenny Diaries, is a trilogy with three books and two short stories currently published under the alias of Moneypenny's editor, Kate Westbrook:

Weinberg is the first woman to write an official Bond novel.[2]

Politics

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In 2010, Weinberg became the Green Party candidate for the new seat of Chippenham in Wiltshire, standing under her married name.[3][4]

Personal life

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Weinberg is married to filmmaker Mark Fletcher.[1] She currently resides in Wiltshire, England, and has two children.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Waugh, Daisy (28 March 2010). "She's a Green Party pin-up - nothing less". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 March 2010.[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Comics: Moneypenny Will Shine in One-Off Comic Book - Geeks Of Color". geeksofcolor.co. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  3. ^ Weinberg, Samantha (16 February 2008). "Green Wife". The Spectator. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Winning the green vote on Filicudi". The Guardian.
  5. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Samantha Weinberg author or The Moneypenny Diaries". Artistic Licence Renewed. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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