In Conisbrough, in the West Riding, I spent most of my childhood, where there's an old castle, presiding over the local neighbourhood. The castle teased me with its mystery and got me interested in history. Then at Leeds University I took a Literature degree, Choosing an option on Jane Austen and Regency Society, and also one on poetry: worlds which I loved to get lost in - and now I show appreciation by trying my hand at narration.
But wait! I have not finished yet: I want to be Poet Laureate - but my poor verse is much too stuffy. I ought to write, like Carol Duffy, of "ishoos" such as global warming and bankers' bonuses, but I can't get the Muse on, though I try.
