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I love writing!
Whether it’s a book, a show, or copy for a web site. I love the creative process.
I really encourage you to get into books! They are a font of knowledge. Reading is good for the brain and a very relaxing activity. My books are listed below.
Go on, have a look…
If you like them, and want to buy a couple, just click on the book covers.
Robert Burns - Women
'Robert Burns - Women' features 12 works written by Robert Burns which were inspired by women in his life. These women include his wife, Jean Armour, Nancy Mc'Lehose and Anna Park.
This book shows Robert's love of women, from his youth, till his death. It shows the different types of relationships he had with the 12 different women and the outcome of those relationships, whether good or bad...
A modern translation is provided for each poem followed by facts about when, where, and possibly, why they were written. This gives you quick, easy to understand information about Burns, and 12 of the women in his life.
One of the obstacles to understanding Burns' poetry is the language he used, specifically the Scots words and dialects - which can be difficult to understand. This is why there is a full modern English translation of each poem included directly after the original. There is also an extensive glossary of Scots words and their modern English equivalent included.
This is the first book in the 'Enjoying Robert Burns'series.
Robert Burns - Nature
This book looks at 12 works written by Robert Burns which were inspired by Nature.
A number of these works were written in 1787 during Robert's 'Grand Tour' of the highlands, others were written a little closer to home...
We look at the works themselves, give a modern translation of each one and look at when, where and possibly, why they were written. This gives you quick, easy to understand information about Burns poetry and also about the man himself.
One of the biggest problems with reading Burns poetry is the language he used, specifically the scots words and dialects, which can be difficult to understand. To help with this there is a full modern English translation of each poem directly after the original poem. There is also an extensive glossary of scots words and their modern English equivalent included.
This is the second book in the "Enjoying Robert Burns" series..
Robert Burns - Food & Drink
Robert Burns loved a good night out!
This book looks at 12 of his works that were inspired by Food, Drink and generally having a good time. Each poem has a modern translation and some facts on when, where and sometimes why they were written. This gives you quick, easy to understand information about the poems and Robert Burns himself. The poems include 'Address to a Haggis', 'Scotch Drink', 'Tam O' Shanter' and 'John Barleycorn Must Die'.
One of the biggest problems with reading Burns poetry is the language he used, specifically the Scots words and dialects, which can be difficult to understand. This is why there is a full modern English translation of each poem directly after the original poem. There is also an extensive glossary of Scots words and their modern English equivalent included.
This is the third book in the "Enjoying Robert Burns" series.
Toasts & Toasting
Ever been asked to give a toast, or say a grace?
Don't know where to start?
This book is here to help you. In these pages you'll find great toasts, blessings, graces, quotes and a simple guide that shows you how to put them together. No matter if you are toasting at a birthday, a wedding, a promotion or your nephew's graduation, the words you are looking for are almost certainly in this book waiting for you to find them...
As if that wasn't enough, there are also chapters on how to prepare your toast, how to give your toast, toasting guidelines, toasting folklore and explanations of old toasts.
Thats all the toasting knowledge you'll need, in one handy place. Enjoy!
100 Great Scottish Pubs
100 Great Scottish Pubs is more than just dry information about opening times and addresses.
This thirst quenching guide is bursting with photos, live links, (Ebook only), to the pub's own web sites, their facebook pages and Youtube videos. There are chapters on whisky pubs, real ale pubs, fishing pubs, golfing pubs, gastro pubs, hill walking pubs, sailing pubs and many, many more.
There is an abundance of local knowledge about the pubs, and their surrounding areas, which has been gained by the author over many years of travelling across this beautiful country and drinking in some incredible locations.
This book is really 100 recommendations from a Scotsman who loves pubs, loves Scotland and really wants to share his passion with you.
