Overview
I'm a writer and editor and have worked in publishing and the media for 25 years. I have authored over 50 books working with publishers including Ebury, Constable & Robinson, Headline, Pavilion Books and Carlton. My published work has focussed particularly on popular non-fiction, humour, entertainment, literature and history but I have also worked in publishing on everything from military memoirs to education and business. I am adept at developing and shaping ideas and material whether for myself or for other authors.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Entertainment
History
Writing & Publishing
Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Plays & Screenplays
Short Story
Languages
English (UK)
Work experience
Self-employed
Feb, 1995 —
Present
I have written, edited and researched material both for publication and for broadcast on TV and radio for a range of clients.
Portfolio
Once upon a time there were two bears. One was polite, cuddly and cute. The other one hated his guts. If you were to come across a small, cute, defenceless, cuddly little bear at a railway station who was both courteous and utterly endearing...it wouldn't be t... read more
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A hilarious collection of the weirdest, stupidest and most outrageous things ever said on the internet on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Ebay, Amazon, YouTube and even in good old-fashioned emails. Years ago if you said or did something stupid or embarrassin... read more
'You Numpty!' is a phrase that you hear on a regular basis. In the street, on radio and TV and even in the movies. The word originated in Scotland and has come into common usage all over the UK. But what exactly is a Numpty? Where do you find this curious crea... read more
A celebration of the Good Old Days: the language we lost, the currency we changed and the way we used to live.
An enormous collection of over 3,000 side-splitting jokes for every occasion. Jokes range from quick-fire one-liners and observations to rambling yarns, and from the classic to the modern. This book contains quips for every occasion, from the best man's speech... read more
Growing older doesn't mean you have to grow up! If you're the sort of golden oldie who still likes to party hard, chats up strangers in bars, listens to loud music (and not because your hearing is going) or dresses so outrageously that your grandchildren beg y... read more
You won’t find a more loyal and loveable friend than you will in your dog. But if you’re going to cope with its boundless energy, its insatiable appetite and its total disregard for social niceties, you’re going to need survival skills:Think positively: You wi... read more
This superb collection of 500 of the best jokes, one-liners and puns is filled with nothing but classic rib-ticklers and great gags, all of which have stood the test of time. There are puns, jokes, top tens and all kinds of jokes on all sorts of subjects. Ther... read more
A delightful celebration of the times gone by--the language we lost, the currency we changed, and the way we used to liveA delightful celebration of the times gone by--the language we lost, the currency we changed, and the way we used to liveWith this miscella... read more
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Man Walks Into A Bar is a one-stop shop for anyone who likes to hear and tell jokes. The jokes are ordered thematically - wives, husbands, doctors, lawyers, the French, the Germans, jokes about nuns, jokes about monkeys, the lot. There are also regular panels ... read more
Searching for the ultimate stimulant? Something you can have on the bus in the morning or in the ambient comfort of your own home? The latest User's Guide - a totally natural and controlled experience - is just what you've been looking for. It contains everyth... read more
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