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I am a 69-year-old gay disabled amateur part-time writer living in Slough, Berkshire UK. I have published around 60 articles in 20 leisure and lifestyle magazines. I live with a range of health issues including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression, atrial fibrillation and restless leg syndrome. (I'm working my way through the medical dictionary!). I'm a member of Slough Writer's Group which is interesting and informative. Latest News. 10th July 2023 Awarded 'The Sandy Lee-Guard Award for Endeavour' by the Slough Writers Group. 6th December 2023 Completed studying 'Writing for Magazines' with CityLit University. January 2nd 2024. Fell over in the lounge and fractured my left femur (whilst recovering from fracturing my right femur in July 2023). May 2024. Completed studying ' National Centre for Writing' course 'Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction'. 3rd November 2024. Began studying 'Article Writing and Freelance Journalism' with 'Writing Magazine'. Expected duration 8 Weeks.

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Back again!

Hi! I'm back online following a period in hospital. My blood sugars went haywire and became difficult to control. More soon...

Later (08 June 2024)
I've been in hospital again due to low or high blood glucose levels. I've been studying by reading books on Creative Writing Non-fiction. As far as writing itself, I've been procrastinating.

Saturday, 4 May 2024

Saturday

It's been a quiet week. There's little to report. I've been doing some reading. Mainly 'How to write nonfiction : Turn your knowledge into words' by Joanna Penn. It's a good book, written in plain English without jargon.

I ordered a book that I used to have, but must have given away. 'Full Disclosure' by Andrew Neil. I managed to get a used copy on amazon.co.uk for only £3.50 and it's a hefty book. I want to read and study a non-fiction book that I know I can cope with!

I haven't been too well and my legs have been very painful. On the positive side, I can now walk around the flat, patio, and communal garden without a stick. I could manage it when I'm out and about, but don't want to risk it just yet. Just to be on the safe side - I don't want to fall over again!

I have to go for my annual diabetic check-up in a couple of weeks.