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Born in Yorkshire, I went to Manchester University, and then worked in Cheshire until I left the UK to live in Cyprus. After a career in education, I took early retirement to focus on writing. I've now published 3 novels and a collection of short stories, but I've got a few other manuscripts in various stages of readiness. My next book, A Managed Retreat, should be out soon. ...more

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	The Bitterman 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 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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Finishing "A Managed Retreat"

"A Managed Retreat" is the 4th novel I've published (or rather am about to publish), but it's the 5th I've written. Something about it demanded that it should push in front of another book, which is still waiting patiently in the background, complete except for a few final edits.
It's strange that "A Managed Retreat" should be so pushy, since it's main character is a very quiet, retiring sort of m Read more of this blog post »

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Published on July 23, 2024 04:04 • Tags: a-managed-retreat, existential, memory, novel, publication

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Heatwave: The Summer of 1976 – Britain at Boiling Point

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“Some things cannot be resolved, even after years and years. They simply are. They can't be made to unhappen; but they can't be kept either, framed or shrouded, unchanging.”
― Anthony Balkwill, The Quiet Voices

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“Riddles: they either delight or torment. Their delight lies in solutions. Answers provide bright moments of comprehension perfectly suited for children who still inhabit a world where solutions are readily available.”
― Mark Z. Danielewski, House of Leaves: The Remastered Full-Color Edition

tags: answers, comprehension, riddles, solutions

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