In this family drama, a Christmas of long ago, one of togetherness, family entertainment, and memorable stories, is told through the eyes of a grandfather, relegated to his spare room. His memories contrast with today’s Christmas with its packaged stories, distancing, and electronic distractions.

I was born in Cardiff, Wales. My degrees are from Nottingham, England and the University of in Santa Barbara (MA/PhD).
I taught English and Creative Writing at California State University Chico. i was Chair of English for six years.

I am an award-winning playwright and screenplay writer, as well as a novelist. I love writing stories, delving into characters and creating dialog that functions in many different forms.