S&L Publishing

ONE BOY`S WAR
First published in 2001, this is a 570 page novel of World War 2. The first person narrative depicts life in southwest Hampshire as it affected a lad of the times throughout that traumatic conflict, and although not autobiographical does draw heavily upon the author`s experience. Into the story is woven the long and arduous conflict that every boy must undergo to sever the bonds of childhood before he can emerge into the world of men.
Review comments include:
“-----brings the times vividly into sharp relief, a fascinating insight into every aspect of life in the New Forest. Spellbinding, an extraordinary book, filled with colloquial dialogue and dramatic action, the sort you can`t put down”…….New Forest Post
“An enormous tribute to your talent.”……. Ian Wooldridge, Daily Mail.
“Fully fledged novelist.” ……BournemouthDaily Echo.
“German bombings, village weddings, illicit romances, family intrigue, shame and celebration all written in a down to earth manner.” …..New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times
Price £9.95+p&p or available locally.

THE LURE OF THE BLUE
 First published in 1994 and re-issued in 1995 and again in 2000, this book of 87 pages, including black and white photographs, is the author's personal story of the world of aeroplanes as he has seen it. Arthur Lloyd, the highly respected and authoritative historian of the New Forest area describes it as “excellent” and it has been well reviewed in the local press and national aviation journals. It has also been featured as a “Heritage” item in the Bournemouth Evening Echo and was the subject of a 2CR radio interview by the author to mark the 50^th anniversary of D-day.
Price is £3.95 + p&p or available locally.

THE HOLMSLEY STORY
First published in 1995 and re-issued in 1998, 2001 and 2003, the content of the book is reflected in the sub-title, “A HISTORY OF A NEW FOREST AIRFIELD IN WAR AND PEACE”. Its 75 pages include black and white illustrations of the fifteen most important types of aircraft stationed there, by aviation artist David Michael, plus photographs and location maps. The book has been well received by the local press and national aviation journal reviews:
 “Interesting and informative” – New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times
Price  £3.95+p&p or available locally

MY CORNER
First published in 2000, this highly personal look at the Twentieth Century in the author`s “corner”, Highcliffe, Walkford, New Milton and Hinton, on the Hampshire Dorset border between the New Forest and the sea, was referred to in a Bournemouth Daily Echo review as “A true local`s eye view”. With 75 pages of memories including numerous black and white photographs, it encapsulates the author`s life in the place he loves and was the subject of a Nick Girdler interview on BBC Radio Solent.
Price £4.95=p&p or available locally.

LIFE WITH THE LID OFF
An anthology of short stories, poems, articles and humorous odds and ends.

106 pages Price £3.95+p&p.