Previous Works
Freelance work to publisher Story Terrace
Adventures in Far Away Lands
Brian gave much of his life to volunteering overseas. His travels took him to parts of the world including Rwanda, Papa New Guinea and many more. Brian shares moments of inspiration and resilience during his work. This book takes the reader on a journey of despair to personal development. A truly fascinating read.
Life Ashore and Afloat
Michael spent much of his life at sea pursuing his career as a purser for P&O. The lure of the sea proved too much for Michael as it held out prospects for a more adventurous and independent lifestyle. His memoirs treat us to his travels around the globe as he shares his stories of life on board, the camaraderie among staff, interactions in various ports and some of the hilarious antics that he got up to.
Cliff Bennett and his band The Rebel Rousers were the instigators of the British Soul Scene. This book uses interviews with Cliff and the band alongside other musicians to tell the story of how the band went from the ACME skiffle band to Cliff Bennett and The Rebel Rousers where they found fame and fortune. Cliff shares memories and anecdotes from his time rising to fame and his hit single ‘Got To Get You Into My Life.’ Other contributors include Frankie Allen (The Searchers), Bobby Thompson (Kingsize Taylor & the Dominoes), Terry Marshall (Marshall Amplification) and foreword by Pete Townshend (The Who).
Memories of Margaret
[Published Book] Mark is a persistent fundraiser who overcame many challenges to get Chords Crush Cancer off the ground. After his mother Margaret’s diagnosis of breast cancer in 2015, Mark set about raising money for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund who supported her through her illness. Marks fundraising journey in his mothers memory started in 2016 and has been an emotional roller-coaster, packed with tremendous highs and the lowest of the lows. Driven forward by following the morals she taught him; to help and support others who need it the most; Mark created Chords Crush Cancer as a means to raise money. Combining music along with the support from celebrities Mark has raised thousands of pounds and has been awarded for his fundraising and generosity. This book chronicles his journey.
Some of the reviews:
‘A heartfelt unputdownable read from start to finish.’
‘Wonderfully written, hard book for me to read knowing Mark and all the has been through. Inspiring read from start to finish, Highly recommend although tissues are a must!!’
‘Overall I couldn’t put this book down and have read it into the early hours of the morning as Marks writing style puts you right there with him as it is as expressive as it is sincere.’
‘Found myself unable to put this book down, and read it in one sitting from start to finish. The writing style is warm and really made me feel like I was speaking with a friend.
I’ve smiled, laughed and cried through the pages, as I was taken on the journey of one man’s mission to fundraise for a brilliant charity in his mother’s memory.’
Can You Still See Me?
[Published Book] The impact of having a child with mental health issues on the whole family is nothing to be taken lightly as this affects them all in one way or another. The book takes you on a very personal journey from diagnosis, the relationship with your child, spouse, friends and family and working with the different professionals to support your child to become well.
Articles written by Deborah
For the Love of Rock and Roll
[Magazine article] Adam Stuart, FOH Mix Engineer for the iconic rock band KISS, spoke to us about about working on the bands ‘End of the Road World Tour’ and what it is like being FOH for the band and the challenges a world tour brings. Stuart has worked with the likes of Alice in Chains, Papa Roach, SIXX:A.M and Motley Crue.
A Tale from the Galaxy’s Edge
[Interview] Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is an immersive virtual reality experience from ILMxLAB that extends and expands the world of Batuu. We speak to the three composers who created the score for the experience. Emmy-award winner Bear McCreary, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Outlander and The Walking Dead composed the main adventure; Danny Piccione, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode III, Arden’s Wake and Chronoblade, scored the original cantina music; and Joseph Trapanese, The Greatest Showman, Lady and the Tramp, Tron: Uprising, scored for “Temple of Darkness.”
Behind the Glass magazine
Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance – an audio masterpiece
[Magazine Article] The Netflix TV series Dark Crystal Age of Resistance, a prequel series to Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s dark fantasy film The Dark Crystal, takes us back to the land of Thra and its inhabitants. Sound Designer and Re-recording Mixer Tim Neilsen of Skywalker Sound and Supervising ADR Editor Tim Hands took time out of their busy schedules to talk about creating the audio for the iconic show.
Rising to the Challenge
[Article] Eddie Veale, acoustician and has been designing studios for over 40 years. The studio needs to be comfortable space conducive to collaboration and fully supports the creativity but there are some differences when designing audio mixing studios for video games and music production.
Behind the Glass magazine
Tazman Revolutionises Audio with SoundMaker
[Press release] Tazman Audio announces its first audio platform, SoundMaker, bridging the gap between linear and interactive media. SoundMaker is an advanced audio platform providing a comprehensive and powerful solution for creating and distributing interactive audio experiences. The platform’s unique approach to audio design combined with its flexible authoring, robust runtime and integration with popular game engines and DAWs, sets it apart from other solutions on the market. With SoundMaker, audio professionals finally have the tool they need to create and distribute cutting-edge audio libraries that enhance the overall gameplay and storytelling experience.
Behind the Glass magazine