I am now a published author, Did you know that? No probably not, cos "not a lota people know that" All over the winter months I was tapping away at the computer writing my first book and it is now on sale. The Colchester W.H.Smith are stocking it (and selling it) and the Essex Library ordered some copies, How exciting.

The local Newspaper did a review, as you can see here (read review) they described it as "earthy" and said "it's all innuendo... Very much the style of the Carry On Films" and we know that the Carry Of Films were loved by millions.

The comments that I have had have all been very favourable, "when is the sequel coming out?" they ask.

Earthy it may be but not a rude word it in. (cough) no really, there isn't. If you want a good laugh then this s for you.

I have sold over 500 copies now and had many favourable comments, one from as far a field as Henley On Thames from a couple who bought it while on a sailing holiday here in Mersea.

"As I Recall It"

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"As I Recall It" Is Humorous Tales Of Mersea Island In A Bygone Era.....

"His hot serge trousers flapped wildly over his enormous hob nail boots as he tried to remove the large ferret that had taken refuge there. With a steely nerve he slowly unbuttoned the fly... and then... from the darkness of the cavernous chest height trousers two beady red eyes appeared.
His Marriage was safe!"

The book titled "As I Recall It" is based on Mersea Island and is in the style of a diary written by a young lad in the 1930's.

Although the short stories are total fiction the locations are quite real and there are many old Mersea photo's to add to the feel. Reading this it is very easy to imagine yourself back in times gone by.

The Victory Pub or the "Old Vic" as they call it is featured in many of the stories and is the meeting place of the main characters "Just off for a jug'o'ale then" Sailors arriving on the tide, tinkermen selling wares and vicars going poaching, the mind boggles!!!

Young Jack Fargo lives in Mersea and goes everywhere with a pet ferret stuffed down his trousers. Find out amongst other things, what happened when his auntie came to stay and just what happened when him and his mates went scrumping.

Learn the facts about the grapes of wrath and about the old fashioned water closet, Hear how upset he was when both his pet ferrets died and how Harry got his new bicycle.

We all know that laughter is natures best tonic and this book states this in the forward, it then warns that people without a sense of humour may find this book offensive. Well, that said, this book will have appeal on many levels and would make an inxepensive and pleasing present for family or friends.

This book is on sale from W H Smiths in Colchester or of course Mail Order from us, the price is £4.99 plus P&P.

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