Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Whitehaven a small town in the lake district. When I was a school boy I would write some very detailed stories until one day a teacher pointed out to me my inability to spell the simplest of words. We didn't have spellchecker back then.
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
Building a good read from true life. Bringing a world that few will ever know to the mind of the reader.
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