I grew up in and am still a resident of London (UK).

I have had an unusual upbringing, due to the fact that my family home also doubles up as a B&B.

So, since 1994, we have had the world come to my doorstep. All variety of people, nationalities, and cultures, you name it we have hosted them.

I am also a Tsunami survivor - check out Boxing Day 2004 for the full run down of that one.

Love all things word and book related, I like my music as much as my podcasts and can't resist a good film or a homemade meal. I like to spend my time visiting old friends Mary Jane, Mandy, and Elvis, every now and then.

Travelling is and always shall be a passion of mine. And I have a long list of place to visit, although my travel insurance may be quite high for a while...

I was a cancer patient, now I am in remission, after 6 long months of chemo, which was a fun period of blood test, stab, doctor, blood test, stab, chemo REPEAT!

The hardest part is being kind to oneself, throughout such a process. And never doubting that you will recover. Once again I'm one of the lucky ones. I have love, family, friends, support and know that I will get through this.

I am partial to READING REQUESTS and offer FEEDBACK although tell me what you want me to focus on when I read your work; storyline, structure, grammar, tone, voice, narrative, personally I find this a more helpful and constructive way of working.

Anyway enough from me.

I hope you enjoy reading my stories and if you come across anything you like, let me know about it.

Cheers,

Chris

Here are my favourite tunes of the moment:

Mrisi - Bite my tongue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJtg6qYM10

Big Grams - Goldmine Junkie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIG2_N1drc4

One the BEST books that helped me the most learn about the craft we all enjoy...

Writing Tools: 50 Essential Strategies for every Writer
Roy Peter Clark

My current [physical] book I am reading...
Shadow & Claw
Gene Wolfe
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HELLO Everyone!I hope you have had a festive and indulgent few days. And making plans for the New Year as well. I have two poems for yah - both competition submissions:Poem for Peace - https://www...
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