Born in Salford in 1943, Thomas had a standard education in primary, then secondary schools. Throughout his formative years, he developed many interests. With the mellowing years, art and the English language came to the fore. He is passionate about words: their correct spellings, meanings and applications. Foreign names fascinate him!
Thomas has developed a love of writing short stories involving people with problems to solve, e.g. Nanook (the Inuit), Father John McVey, Captain James Miller, Salvatore Rivera, and others. To attract and fascinate, Thomas introduces a few relevant facts about the people and places in those stories. This is of paramount importance to him: ‘Is the story plausible, and if so, how can I attract and involve the reader?’
Three weeks before Christmas, 1999: Santa Claus receives a desperate call from the Reindeer Foundation. All their reindeer have fallen sick, and so Santa will need to find alternative transport. How will Santa be able to deliver the Christmas presents this year?When the northern angels who oversee S...