So this is the "bio" bit - where the reader can find out all about me and that will, hopefully, encourage you to read my articles. I'm dubious. I don't need to know about Shakespeare's life to appreciate his writing - not that I am comparing my literary skills to his of course!
So what, you may ask, is so special about me that my writings are worthy of a read. This is a question that I often ask myself. so - here goes.....
Essentially I'm just an ordinary chap, 3 grown-up kids, a partner who has 5 of them (!) and a granddog called Percy.
Well, firstly I've had several careers:- restaurants, advertising, corporate financial services, acting, historical and writing. This has given me an insight into many fields. I have many and varied friends and I have learned about life. There is no big answer by the way.
My passions are: Writing, history, acting and food - oh yes and travel, although I have never worked in the industry. Except I sort of do now, immediately contradicting myself, as I now have a business in Nice, on the Cote d'Azur, leading history based, gentle walking tours around this fabulous city.
I am, apparently an "Introverted Extrovert", whatever that means.
I write varied articles but particulary about history - I love finding out about unsung heroes of the past, particularly those who have changed the world in one way or another but have had little recognition.
I hope that you enjoy what I write and the way that I do it - usually quite lighthearted. Give me feedback, I'd love to know what you think, although it may not change the way I do it!