Around the time I left the RN, I decided to write a book. Unfortunately, I became a victim of a Vanity Press Publisher. Luckily I managed to sell all my copies of A Basketful of Sleepers and recoup my money.
Since then, I had an agent who retired and a publisher who went bust. I now self-publish and make enough money to pay for my bee and a few meals out.
Tell us more about your background and journey.
I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, but my parents moved to Londons East End. I left home at the age of fourteen and found work as a deckhand on luxury yachts. Joined the Royal Navy and stayed for thirty-five years. I am happily married to Sheila.
When did you decide you wanted to be a writer?
Around the time I left the RN, I decided to write a book. Unfortunately, I became a victim of a Vanity Press Publisher. Luckily I managed to sell all my copies of A Basketful of Sleepers and recoup my money.
Since then, I had an agent who retired and a publisher who went bust. I now self-publish and make enough money to pay for my bee and a few meals out.
Is it a financially stable career?
Thankfully I have a pension that allows me to write.
Who is your favourite writer, and why?
I have read and enjoyed every book written by Stieg Larson, Clive Cussler and Robert Ludlum. Choosing a favourite writer is difficult, but I would choose Tom Clancy. His storylines and descriptive powers are brilliant,
Where does your inspiration lie?
Great question. Initially, I see an idea in a newspaper, on a news broadcast, anywhere. I’ll do some preliminary research, and if I can see a storyline, I start writing. More often than not, I fail to write more than two or three chapters. If I pass chapter three, a book will evolve.
Is it a financially stable career?
Thankfully I have a pension that allows me to write.
Who is your favourite writer, and why?
I have read and enjoyed every book written by Stieg Larson, Clive Cussler and Robert Ludlum. Choosing a favourite writer is difficult, but I would choose Tom Clancy. His storylines and descriptive powers are brilliant,
Where does your inspiration lie?
Great question. Initially, I see an idea in a newspaper, on a news broadcast, anywhere. I’ll do some preliminary research, and if I can see a storyline, I start writing. More often than not, I fail to write more than two or three chapters. If I pass chapter three, a book will evolve.
What piece of advice would you like to give to future aspiring writers?
Read, read and write, especially when you do not want to. Finally, never give up on your dream.
Read, read and write, especially when you do not want to. Finally, never give up on your dream.
Which is your favourite book and why?
Let not The Deep By Mike Lunnon Wood. Why -it’s a great sea story.
Let not The Deep By Mike Lunnon Wood. Why -it’s a great sea story.
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Interviewed by - Subham Biswas
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