About Me
‘I decided that I would be a teacher when I was seven years old. My parents, both teachers, advised against it. They said…
“It’s a thankless task and there’s no money in it.”
How right they were.
But I enjoyed my schooling for the most part, mainly because I did not take it too seriously (except sports day…).
Throughout my 34 year teaching career, there were of course challenges, but I could usually find something funny about them to get me through. And thankfully, cakes were never in short supply either!
Why Did I Start Writing?
Retirement hit hard. I thought that I would be excited.
But actually it was very quiet, and I found that I was not laughing any more.
I literally woke up in the middle of the night, and started to recall many of the funny things that had happened over my teaching career, particularly the comical things that the young children did and said.
I just thought, “I’m going to write a book.”
After a couple of false starts, and conversations with people who were already authors, my journey began…
My Books
Take a look at all the books I’ve published so far…
But There Is No Ef In Phonics!
Meet Mrs Belvedere. An experience if somewhat jaded teacher.
Journey with her as she navigates the academic year through endless meetings, ‘new’ initiatives and the children who cause her incredulity and amusement in equal measure.
£11.99
Derek: The Caretaker Who Cared (Kind Of)
Derek Smart has been the school Caretaker for many, many years, and he has had enough.
Observe how he negotiates his way through the academic year with the ‘support’ of his young apprentice, An apprentice which he did not actually ask for…
£11.99