biography

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  The Story That Must be Told ( End)

It's been with me all my life. Like an old friend.

  The Story That Must be Told

A true story in two parts about a strange occurence that happened when i was growing up.

Pub Writing

Why can some writers, like me, flourish writing in a pub or bar?

The Meeting.

This is a true story, all the names have been changed.

  New Year's Eve 2011

Going on the record with the variety of emotions, thoughts and actions prompted by the last day of every year.

In My Mind's Eye, I Have Died

The author had survived every dream so far in his life, often falling juuuust short of dying, but never having it happen. When it finally does, he is stunned.

The Girl.

This is a true story, all names have been changed.

Ambiguity

The greatest lesson of all for me was to embrace "maybe". (182 words)

Turtle on the Run

Reduction...when I do it, it is bare bones, bare minimum, and life is in some ways, PERFECTLY raw. These periods in my life are perspective-inducing...

The Spray.

This is a true story, the names have been changed.

My Auntie xx

This is a funny true story of me and my favourite Aunt. Enjoy.

Where did you watch Star Wars?

Where did you watch Star Wars? The first time, not the 10th, 50th or 1000th.

Fearing The Worst!

This is 100% true, the names have been changed.

Dad

This is a true story, I have changed my Brother's name.

Life is Precious

Years ago we took a train ride to visit our son in Toronto. The private suite on the train was half-price and was the first time we ever spent the money on one.

My Mummy xx

This is a true story

Near Death Experince

All true events....

My Friend Sean

My Friend Sean
My friend Sean is 73
My friend Sean does gymnastics see

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My friend Sean started out as a client

  Mum and Fish 'n' Chips

Mum’s going to Texas for Christmas to stay with my sister. I hope she’s got a chip shop nearby, because we're convinced that's all she eats.

My Johnny Seven

How I got my Johnny Seven in 1967.