In an earlier thread I alluded to my having being working on the proof of concept for my plan B and that I would reveal all in due course. Well, I can now reveal that I plan on embarking on a literary odyssey to put my life and times in the Peak Army down in print.
Now, don't laugh, but I think there is genuine mileage in this project; the recent popularity of books detailing the lives of people who have lived life on the edge underlines this and I think my book could have a certain cachet amongst such a readership. There have been books about peoples' prison experiences, Mr. Nice by Howard Marks & Mr Blue to name but two. There's also been the rediscovery of Fear and Loathing by a new generation of readers; in fact, I want to redefine Gonzo Journalism with my book!
The blueprint for my writings, however, will be this:
Link
The parallels are obvious; both of us being at the heart of outlaw organisations, both of us having mellowed and now ploughing a far more respective furrow in our respective lies. Indeed, as a prospective Rotarian, I hope the PA practice of urinating over passengers from passing trains doesn't in anyway jeopardise my application.
Anyway, I'm rather excited about what I am about to embark on but, like most budding authors, lack confidence in my ability to pull it off so any words of encouragement from the good people of CUK will be invaluable and I thank you all in advance.
Now, don't laugh, but I think there is genuine mileage in this project; the recent popularity of books detailing the lives of people who have lived life on the edge underlines this and I think my book could have a certain cachet amongst such a readership. There have been books about peoples' prison experiences, Mr. Nice by Howard Marks & Mr Blue to name but two. There's also been the rediscovery of Fear and Loathing by a new generation of readers; in fact, I want to redefine Gonzo Journalism with my book!
The blueprint for my writings, however, will be this:
Link
The parallels are obvious; both of us being at the heart of outlaw organisations, both of us having mellowed and now ploughing a far more respective furrow in our respective lies. Indeed, as a prospective Rotarian, I hope the PA practice of urinating over passengers from passing trains doesn't in anyway jeopardise my application.
Anyway, I'm rather excited about what I am about to embark on but, like most budding authors, lack confidence in my ability to pull it off so any words of encouragement from the good people of CUK will be invaluable and I thank you all in advance.
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