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A big hello to all.
I am retired but write both for enjoyment and to supplement my retirement income. My books as yet have made no contribution to my coffers. Well, not a positive contribution, only negative! As good luck would have it, I have a freelance writing gig that provides a modest but regular source of extra income.
In my former life, I was a British undercover cop and London based criminal defence barrister (trial attorney). You may have gathered I am British already as I deliberately ignore the US spell checker :)
Self-publishing is for me. I like the control. I have one eBook out based on my experiences of driving here in the Philippines. My memoir, Undercover: Operation Julie - The Inside Story, is soon to be published in paperback. A Kindle version will follow.
After that book is launched, I will start on my first novel. A story based on my undercover days.
What else do you need to know about me? When not writing, I relax with my family here on the beaches of the Philippines. I also follow the fortunes and misfortunes of my English football (soccer) team, Liverpool FC.
I do hope to get to know some of you in the future. BTW, I am looking for a beta reader for my memoir :)
 

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Welcome aboard.


It might be interesting to beta read your novel, if it is in English .. but that lawyer kickball fan thing might be hard to fathom. I understand they are just below Iceland in proficiency.

You might enjoy visiting the old farts tiki lounge ....
 

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That is some bio! Seems like you have plenty of material from which to build.

Welcome!
 

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Welcome aboard.


It might be interesting to beta read your novel, if it is in English .. but that lawyer kickball fan thing might be hard to fathom. I understand they are just below Iceland in proficiency.

You might enjoy visiting the old farts tiki lounge ....

Ouch! I am now supporting Iceland in the tournament. Funny thing is England made two exits from Europe within the space of one week :) I will let you know when the novel has something to beta read. Thanks.
 

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Wow, very cool bio. Nice to you have you here. Keep us updated on your progress.
 

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Yes, a great bio.
If you don't mind, please share some of that upcoming novel here at AW!

...And Welcome!