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I've been a journalist, a postman, a glass engraver, a bad singer, run a theatre company, an actor, a playwright, a communications consultant...
but whatever I have done, I have always been a writer.

I was born and bred in and around Manchester, then lived and worked in Bolton, Herefordshire, Southampton and London, before travelling all over the place as a comms consultant.

I have now landed on the beautiful Isle of Wight, and hope to be allowed to stay!

Find out more at heatonwilsonbooks.com;
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	Every Reason: 'I couldn't put it down. It has everything a good murder mystery needs.' 4.13 avg rating — 30 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Following Dickens

In Rochester today and Dickens - my hero - is still a presence.
Love his stories, but pleased I use shorter sentences!
The heritage here is definitely an inspiration for my future books, so watch out world...😀

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Published on October 07, 2021 04:28 • Tags: dickens, rochester, writing

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The Body in the Library (Miss Marple, #2)

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