Recording the audiobook version of the Leukaemia Diaries was such a rewarding thing to do… I even found myself following my own advice as I read through the book.
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Preparation for the Italian Cookbook
I’m using my family as Guinea pigs and asking them to taste all the recipes for my Italian Cookbook. They don’t seem to be complaining too much. I am not going to rush this book, because it means a lot to me, so I reckon …
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Conversations with Authors Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the ‘ProofFairy‘ for her series of podcasts, where she talks to authors and finds out what inspired them to write, how they went about the process and what advice they can give to other aspiring authors. It …
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Trying a new style of painting
Surrealism is my favourite style of painting, but OI thought I would experiment with a new style. I painted these for my wife and two daughters
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Dusting off my paint brushes
About 15 years ago, I asked my two daughters to do some pencil drawings of monsters and I said that I would do a painting around them….So…in lockdown I decided to dust off my paint brushes…and now everyone can see what goes on in my …
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An extract from ‘The Leukaemia Diaries’
I have Lukemia? Or is it Leukemia….no…I think it’s Leukaemia…bugger it…I have cancer of the blood, and this is a documentary of my journey from just before being diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML), through the scary ‘I’m going to die’ bit, the joys of …
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Reviews for The Mamma Nero Diaries
“The Mamma Nero Diaries brought me to tears and yet made me chuckle and laugh out loud too. A very frank and inspiring life story. Love it. Definitely recommend this book.” ★★★★★
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The Leukaemia Diaries reviews
“In The Leukaemia Diaries, the author describes in a frank and honest way how he dealt with a life changing diagnosis… Thoroughly recommend this book for both the patient and family / carers.” ★★★★★
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The Mamma Nero Diaries
The Mamma Nero Diaries is a son’s tribute to his mother, and her unsung journey from poverty-stricken Italy to the cobbled streets of Manchester. The Diaries are full of humorous stories, as seen through a son’s eyes. They describe a life of hardship and sacrifice, …
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