Hi, I'm a mature-age (euphemism for 'old') bloke (macho for 'man'), with a lovely wife, a bunch of kids, an even bigger bunch of grandkids and one great grandchild. I love poetry, short stories and novel-length fiction. I will read anything, but prefer drama, mystery and sci-fi. I've had a couple of things published over the years, but nothing significant. I'm hoping to change that.