User:Arthurchappell

Arthur Chappell; I am a diverse and modestly read poet and philosopher, who was born in Manchester England on February 9th 1962. I am a published writer,  performance poet  and secular Humanist with a  degree in literature and philosophy. I currently work as a warehouse operative. I was unfortunate enough to be brainwashed into joining an extreme religious cult which I escaped from in  1985. I write mainly to prove to myself and others that I am capable of being more than just a victim,   so that I will be remembered first and foremost  as a writer    rather than just as 'that bloke who was in some weird cult.'  I have several articles, poems and stories in print,  as well as a  website []  I have issued a very successful audio  CD, Bard For Life   of my best  performance poetry. There is also a book collection of my poetry and short stories called '[Dreams Take Flight]'. I am also a member of the Sealed Knot English Civil War Re-enactment Society, which I serve as a pikeman on the field of battle. This influences many of my more recent stories, poems and articles. I write horror, science fiction, erotica, and much more besides. e-mail [arthur@chappell7300.freeserve.co.uk]