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Book News: Yorkshire Post



For those who haven't already seen it, I recently gave an interview to the Yorkshire Post on the publication of Frank's Wild Years and its inspiration back in South London. The interview is online and available to read HERE.

Thanks to Sarah Freeman for asking all the right questions and Loz Harvey for setting it up. 
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  1. Hurrah, whoopee, and other excited noises! Great article xxx

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