Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a 41 year old poet originally from Shropshire in the UK, but now based in Hertfordsire.
I have performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as at numerous pubs, libraries and schools across the UK.
I have been a finalist in the ‘Lyrics Only’ section of the UK Songwriting contest, and written the following comedy poetry books:- ‘Your Sax Is On Fire’, ‘A Floristry of Palpitations’ and ‘Short Funny Love Poems’.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is geared towards children and is called ‘Christmas Poems For Children’. It is inspired by my two children, aged 5 and 9, as well as my own imagination. Although there are a couple of Christmas messages in the book, it generally centres on the fun and excitement that kids love to have at Christmas, such as sledging, building snowmen and inventing imaginary worlds.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always wear a top hat and a monocle whilst writing 🙂 Only kidding. None that I can think of.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
From a children’s perspective Roald Dahl, Spike Milligan and Michael Rosen.
From a general poetic perspective, a number of writers, including Coleridge, Blake, Larkin, Wendy Cope, John Hegley, John Cooper Clarke and Hovis Presley.
What are you working on now?
I have a few ideas I am working on. One of them is a book of ‘Valentine’s Poems’.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find Facebook is very good at promoting my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you believe in and what you enjoy writing about.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
I am actually reading a Copywriting book to help me promote my poems more.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish off my book of Valentine’s Day Poems.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Diary Of A Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Poetic Off Licence by Hovis Presley
Red or Dead by David Peace
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