The Boot Camp Diaries

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About me

Gender Male
Industry Accounting
Occupation Writer, Teacher
Location Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Introduction Gave up the day job in 1992. Five crime novels in the 90s but now write literary short fiction and teach Creative Writing. TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS? I'm a tough critic but will sweat blood to get people published. Fifteen first prizes in literary competitions, have also won two seconds, a fourth and two final placings in The Bridport Prize. To date Boot Campers have won 126 First Prizes. Ex-bootcampers have won many more. Approximately 40 Craft articles sold, lost count of the number of competitions I've judged. Married to Debbie. Kids are Alex (PJ) and Bridie.