Writing

Hello, and welcome to my About page.

I’ve published seven books, in 16 languages: fiction, illustrated poetry, memoir and non-fiction.

The best seller? This one:

For years I was a journalist on the Financial Times and The Sunday Times of London.

I enjoy teaching others to write.

Art

A few years ago, I had a breakdown. In psychiatric hospital, making art was a big part of my recovery.

Today, making art is a big part of how I make a living.

I live in London.

Purpose: Make books, deliver talks, create art. Share the work and share my own process, to encourage others.

Over the years, I’ve done a lot of public speaking.

People seem to like hearing about How to Change The World, and about my breakdown and recovery.

And I like giving talks, which gave me an idea for another book:

It’s based on a unique combination of classical rhetoric and theatrical improvisation (I trained with the best).

I teach others to speak with confidence.

A few years ago, I asked some people about conversations that had changed their lives.