Beginner's Guide to Space Set

by John A. Read, Jennifer Read

416 pages, Hardcover

Published April 30, 2024

About the author

Previously known by the pen name; W.H. Fordham. For various reasons I now need to use my real name, John A. Read. (Apologies for any confusion.)

I started writing in the 1970s. My work has been seen in Television; Radio; Newspapers & Magazines from Ireland to Australia.

Many of my stories have won superb reviews and the much coveted 'Cherry' award on the highly respected literary website ABC Tales.

Presently working on a TV Screenplay for an Xmas story aka: The Snowman. But short stories remain a strong 'pull.'

I am also a songwriter and currently share credits with Paul McCartney on an album released in the USA by a British Chart group.

I am a member of the RBSA. (Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists.) My work has been exhibited and I still hold ambitions to paint more seriously in the future.

In previous incarnations I have worked as a photographer, carpenter and a Theatre Stage Manager.(Where I was taught to play the piano by Victor Borge, amongst others.)

I am also working on a cartoon series for possible syndication.

But - writing remains the main objective.