I am involved with my local history society which means I get to handle original archives and find out about people's lives which is always a good thing for a writer. I also go to the gym three times a week where I pathetically attempt to stave off 'writer's bum' but it isn't working. I enjoy the cinema, finding bargains in fleamarkets, drinking coffee with friends and watching football. I go to watch Huddersfield Town whenever I can.

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