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John Read

My Story from Twisted50 vol 1: Summer Sky

My Story from Twisted’s Evil Little Sister: The French Dresser

Favourite quote: ‘Be the change you want to see’

I started writing in the 1970s. My work has been seen in Television; Radio; Newspapers & Magazines from Ireland to Australia. My stories have won superb reviews and many have won the much coveted ‘Cherry Award’ on the highly respected literary website ABC Tales. I am also a songwriter, once signed to Warner Chappell, and currently share credits with Paul McCartney on an album released in the USA by a British Chart group. Also a member of the RBSA. (Royal Birmingham Society Of Artists.) where my work has been exhibited. In previous incarnations I have worked as a photographer, decorator, carpenter and a Theatre Stage Manager. (Where I was taught to play the piano by Victor Borge, anongst others.) I have climbed mountains for Alzheimers Research and part of the profits from my writing are donated too.

 

My Links: Twitter // Website

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Summer Sky by John Read

In the heat of the revolution, not only the Royals lost their heads. Many people who were seen as part of the ‘establishment’ were also despatched by the guillotine. One of these unfortunates was a doctor. A very dedicated doctor as it transpired. A guard was assigned to accompany the condemned man to his fate.

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