Life can be tough when you’re left handed
Maurits Escher struggled at school and only discovered what he was good at later in his life. I’m not surprised, because like me, ha eas left handed.
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Ageing positively
I rather enjoy speaking to groups about my books, but I wonder if I also have a useful role to play telling groups of older men that life does not end with retirement, it can actually take off in a new and exciting direction!
Ploughing a straight furrow
The older we get, the more important it becomes to plough a furrow that takes us to our personal goals. In my case, that means writing books that change the lives of those who read them.
Word is spreading
My diary is filling fast with book events this autumn.Does this make me a successful author?
Let’s get Down to Earth
Don’t miss the chance to see some old farming films that are highly relevant today, support a great local charity and learn about my new book. https://buytickets.at/leistonbookfestivalcic/2163242
I’m fascinated by Fordson tractors
I’ve been driving Fordson tractors since I was 14 years old. Why would I stop now?
Why invite me to speak at your next book event?
Last week I organised a book launch, sold 90 tickets and 23 books. I also learned a lot about myself, and my target audience. Why not ask me to speak to your group too?
Encouraging young readers
We all need to do more to inspire young people, and this event I organised with Esther Freud and Emma Chinnery did just that.
Paperback launch & film show
We’ll be showing two rare Suffolk films, and launching the paperback edition of my latest book at 1400 on Sunday 29th Msarch, in Framlingham. Don’t miss it: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leistonbookfestivalcic/2040462
Our second full year in a zero bill homes
We’ve now lived in our home for two full years, and in 2025 our net spend on heat and power was a remarkable £238.