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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.

Friday, 13 September 2024

Friday 13th!

It's Friday folks! But it's Friday 13th! So far, so good! I haven't done much so far today, yet. I planned to make out the 'cue cards' for when I give talks (especially when I give my 'Writing for Magazines' talk to the 'Slough Writers Group' in a couple of weeks) but haven't got round to it yet. Last night (or rather the early hours of this morning),

Also this morning, I registered with 'SpeakerNet' hoping to get some bookings to give talks to groups/clubs/organizations etc.

This afternoon, we watched the 'Chelsea Detective' on catchup television. I thought that the first two episodes were brilliant.


Over the last couple of days, I received 'testimonials' to add to my website:

"Richard was one of my most dedicated and enthusiastic creative writing students, with a varied and fascinating supply of stories to tell."
Edward Parnell. Tutor, National Centre for Writing (Creative Non-fiction)

"We love including Richard's diverse features. He always takes such tremendous care and is a pleasure to deal with."
Beverley Cuddy. Editor, Dogs Today Magazine

I'm so pleased with these and wish to thank the authors.

Now it's back to designing and writing these 'cue cards'. Watch this space...


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