Left home at age 15;lived and worked as general dogsbody in hotels. During army service, saw action in Aden and volunteered for service in the elite Trucial Oman Scouts. Awarded Order of Al Qasimi ...view moreLeft home at age 15;lived and worked as general dogsbody in hotels. During army service, saw action in Aden and volunteered for service in the elite Trucial Oman Scouts. Awarded Order of Al Qasimi Tower by President of UAE. Married for 46 years. Written many short stories and poems. Won two 'Creative Writing' awards. Two of my novels have sold out in limited editions. Retired as Head of University Catering Services. Travelled widely.view less