Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
The day after Terry Ravenscroft threw in his mundane factory job to become a television comedy scriptwriter he was involved in a car accident which left him unable to turn his head. Since then he has never looked back.
Before they took him away he wrote scripts for Les Dawson, The Two Ronnies, Morecambe and Wise, Alas Smith and Jones, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Ken Dodd, Roy Hudd, and several others. He also wrote the award-winning BBC radio series Star Terk Two. He now writes humorous books, 20 thus far with no signs of letting up. Three of them, Stairlift to Heaven, Dear Coca-Cola and Dear Air 2000 were in the top ten of the Kindle Best Sellers list at the same time. His latest novel is Jerry’s; his latest non-fiction book is the autobiographical Stairlift to Heaven 4- Still Hanging On.
Born in New Mills, Derbyshire, England in 1938, he still lives there with his girlfriend, Divine Bottom (in his dreams).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Jerry’s. The magnificence of the Taj Mahal and an interest in public conveniences
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not that I can think of.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tome Sharpe, David Lodge.
What are you working on now?
I’m between books.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick at it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stick at it.
What are you reading now?
Madame Bovary
What’s next for you as a writer?
Anither bookI hope.
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 GRapes of Wrath, Wilt, Nice Work/
Author Websites and Profiles
Terry Ravenscroft Amazon Profile
Terry Ravenscroft’s Social Media Links
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