John Hickman
Biography
John Hickman was born 28 March 1945 in the 'little room' upstairs at 8 Barlby Road, Kensington, London, England. According to Carole, his wife of forty-five years, "that should make him a mature writer."
Educated at private schools he was editor of his school magazine. Unable to secure a University Scholarship he joined Westminster Bank, and then became a hotelier.
John joined the Pest Control industry based in the UK before migrating with his family in 1971 as 'ten pound Poms.' They became naturalised Australians in 1973.
After retirement in 2003 John started to 'smell the flowers' and realised how most of them smelled the same. Unable to play golf, he discovered a passion for writing.
'Reluctant Hero' is a true story about John's dad, Bill, who was a Lancaster Bomber pilot in the Second World War.
John's second book 'Tripping Over' continues from where 'Reluctant Hero' finishes and should be completed late in 2011. It is also a true story.
Another work of John's in progress is; 'Sex, Knives & Crazy People,' a light hearted read about working as an hotelier. It is another true story.
Other books might follow about their migration, difficulties faced by Poms in Oz during the 1970s and John's lifetime at work in the Pest Control Industry.
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