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My name is John but I am known on this site and others as JP. I left school with no formal qualifications and took a succession of jobs whilst travelling around in the early 1960’s. I wrote my first poems whilst still at school but as I was told that I could not possibly have written them I set aside the pen and engaged in mostly practical types of work with machinery. I am married with two grown up children one of which has recently gained a degree. I live in a house near a main arterial road into England’s second city. I am interested in astronomy, Shakespearian theatre and the ballet but have more than a passing interest in heavy rock music, as my neighbours will testify!

I seem to have the sort of mind that picks up almost totally useless information and this has been a constant source of inspiration for my current writing, which I resumed five years ago. My primary writing is channelled into poetry which I find is relaxing but recently I have diversified into the short story discipline as well, although sometimes the work seems to take on a life of its own and frequently evolves into something quite different to my original intention.

I hope you enjoy the stories and will visit again....JP