Why do I Write?
To Learn
Before I write, I research. Consequently, I learn something every day.
To Teach
The world is full of misinformation. When we research our subject fully, we can provide the truth.
To Grieve
When someone close to us dies, we need to be able to write about them to keep them in our hearts so they can be remembered.
To Grow
We can only develop when we are creative and self-expressive. It doesn’t matter which.
Hi
Hi, I’m Ian, a
Writer and Author in the Lakes
My aims in life are; to help people get out of corners they find themselves trapped in, to leave the parts of the world that I touch in a better position than when I touched them, to expose the facts or find the truth and write about it.
“He’s got it all” I hear you say, a writer AND he lives in the Lake District. It’s true, I live in a place steeped in history and mystery, with breathtaking vistas, a place of inspiration, and the home of inspirational people. I’m not sure I’d want to live anywhere else in the world – apart from 1920’s New York City before the crash – and I wouldn’t want to do anything else but write
I observe and I write of things you may or may not agree with. Either way, it doesn’t matter if you laugh, cry, or disagree with me, I only want a reaction from to show me that care, or at the very least you’re alive.
I’ve written over ten books but only published three, which are; The Awesome Power of Question, Remember with Love and Grief Tools. Now I’m writing full time I’m hoping to have three more books on sale for Christmas 2023. The next one to go live will be Smiler, a memoir, followed by a critique of Oscar Wilde’s essay The Soul of Man Under Socialism. The Fish Wanted to Run should be launched Christmas week and will be the most controversial.
From My Journal
Smiler
Nearly ten years ago, I made a solemn promise to myself and to many others - the promise to write a book of memories about my son Dom. As it turns out, it's now a book written 'in his memory', called Smiler (2023). It's the second book in his memory, the first one is...
Grief Tools
Grief Tools: 'A Compassionate Guide for Parents Navigating the Unthinkable' Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy, and the journey through grief can seem insurmountable. On July 23, a powerful resource emerged to provide solace and guidance to parents facing this...
Remember with Love
Remember with Love: A Compassionate Guide for Kids Dealing with Pet Loss. Losing a beloved pet can be a heart-wrenching experience, especially for young children who may be grappling with grief for the very first time. That's why I'm excited to introduce Remember with...