I'm a deaf Havant based author and ever since I was a child, I wanted to write stories. I am thankful to my school, Ovingdean Hall in Brighton, where I was encouraged to do so. There I had the opportunity to write and read aloud my stories, whether it was to my class or to the whole school in general, and pursue the goal of what I wanted to be 'When I grew up'.

The onslaught of the real academic pursuits as I approached my teenage years meant that my childhood dream of writing stories faded into the background and became dormant. I then entered the world of work in the administration/finance sector, until I was struck by a life changing event.

In mid 1998, I suffered a severe period of ill health that caused me to lose my job on medical grounds. I underwent a number of hospital tests, including head scans, to find out why I was having regular episodes of losing my balance. It was later diagnosed as Menieres. Whilst in my recovery period, and being housebound, I needed something to occupy my mind; salvation was found when my writing dream was revived.

After a long journey of torture and self doubt and wondering whether I would make the grade as a published writer or to suffer the rejection of publishers/agents and magazine editors, that goal had now been realised. My perseverance, and the hard work I put in studying various Creative Writing courses to master my craft, that led to writing qualifications and allowed me eventually to succeed, with the publication of my debut novel 'Early Memory' (a thriller) by Canadian Publisher Trafford in January 2006. The general feedback and sales of the novels to date have been very positive, to the point that my occupation now is as 'An Author'

Books History

Trafford Publishing (Jan'06)
ISBN: 978-141205-5871

Mike Harley returned home to a message and a problem: two men were stalking him and as he escaped capture, he witnessed a murder committed by them. During the unfolding of another murder, Mike realised that he was up against the might of the crime lord Jake Farrow and a corrupt detective who once served him. He met the mysterious Midnight, whose hidden past was revealed when she confronted Mike's pursuers. The revelations sent shockwaves and led to a showdown between the two parties and survival became the name of the game in a trail of deceit.

WARNING: This book is a gritty thriller with scenes of violence & is suitable for mature teenagers upwards.

Available for borrowing from the following Portsmouth Libraries - Alderman Lacey, Milton (Beddow), North End and Portsmouth Central.

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Exposure Publishing (Jun'07)
ISBN: 978-184685-6907

Britain, in the year 2027, is under military rule by a hard-line Animals’ Rights organisation. Military Crimes Officer Carl Treyer, on an investigation into a man’s death, discovers a trail of murder that leads to a top-ranking official. In trying to bring the perpetrator to justice, his life is placed in jeopardy. However, intervention from an unexpected source is the catalyst which may blow the whole case wide open, forcing a battle for survival.

Available for borrowing from Portsmouth Central Library.

WARNING: This book is a gritty political thriller with scenes of violence & is suitable for mature teenagers upwards.

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LATEST NEWS: Saturday 6th June 2009

I'm doing a book signing next Saturday 13th June at the Creative Hands - Deaf Arts Festival in Birmingham. I've at least one signing each month up to the end of October in preparation for the release of my new book this Summer.

My new novel is scheduled for an August release and it will be a follow up to my debut novel 'Early Memory'.