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Writer and Blogger: David L Atkinson

Born in Sunderland in 1950, retired after 34 years teaching and then a further 6 years working in a bank. I began writing in 2009 and have published 6 Patrick A Steele stories, a dystopian novel and a collection of original poetry.

When did you first start writing?

I began writing many years ago and I started with poetry, don't ask me why, it just seemed to be appropriate at the time. However, I have always wanted to write a book and actually started in with planning fifteen years ago. It didn't go anywhere and I think that was because I'd been influenced by reading something about needing to plan thoroughly! It's not me. I gave up on that book, time passed and the urge was still with me so four years ago I began. It's rather like eating the elephant, one mouthful at a time!

What's the story behind your latest book?

My most recent publication, Cessation, is a departure from the genre I have been writing within up to now. It comes under the heading of SF/dystopian style although I find 'dystopian' to be a rather depressing categorisation. It is also a response to my own political persuasion which I must hasten to add cannot be described as conservative or socialist, not capitalist or communist, more Christian humanist. I find abhorrent the greed that runs all of the countries of the world and Cessation is a possible outcome of that selfish greed. Having said that it was also my aim to delve deeper into human interactions and this I believe has been achieved.

Where to find David L Atkinson on line

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/thebiterbit1950/ Twitter: dla1950 Facebook: Facebook profile LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/david-atkinson/54/34a/3a5/ Blog: http://david-latkinson.blogspot.com