D.J. Cattrell trained as a psychiatric nurse, then as a psychotherapist. He left that world to act as main carer for his terminally ill mother, then acquired a degree in performing arts. He helped create and run the New Route Theatre Company, championing new writing and giving aspiring actors new works to try and trained others in international negotiation skills. He has written plays in various genres as well as articles on the world of biodiesel and the relevance of Shakespeare within modern day management and business.
He now devotes his time to writing for children, running a small business, looking after his ageing horse, deaf cat, wife and two children.
D.J. CattrellI would travel to every fictional world as I shall live forever and teach every child to write their own stories and other people's stories and make u…moreI would travel to every fictional world as I shall live forever and teach every child to write their own stories and other people's stories and make up stories and then read them to all of us around a campfire with comfort foods of their choice (No turnips!) (less)
Hi folks I am organising the first 'Children's Poetry Festival' in Colchester as a part of Colchester's Big Sunday on July 2nd. The event will be free at the point of entry and is being held to help raise money for the GO4 charity that helps the homeless of Colchester. It will be held in Trinity Church from 2 til 4 p.m. Children will be 'performing' poems with the theme of Home and Learnin' stuff! If y
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