Making Waves Against All the Odds

Dive into this heart-wrenching young adult/adult novel that delves deep into the lives of five children struggling to rise above the hardships of their single-parent upbringing. Making Waves Against All the Odds follows their journey from primary school, where they form a self-preservation group, through the turbulent years into adulthood.

At the centre of the story is Stuart, who, burdened with the responsibilities of being the man of the house from a very young age, grapples with his own challenges, including failed romances, while also managing his younger sister’s troubles.

When tragedy strikes, Stuart faces an agonizing decision: become the legal guardian of a daughter from their close-knit group or marry the girl of his dreams. The emotional twists and turns of Stuart’s journey will keep you captivated until the very end.

I have always been interested in writing and at a very senior age, I had the opportunity to write my first book during lockdown. Being a father and grandfather has given me plenty of experiences to build into my book. Prior to working in a school as a learning support assistant, I had trained as a design draughtsman in mechanical engineering. My main passion is sport, having played badminton at the county level and cricket, football, and table tennis at the league level. Running has also played a major part, as I have completed three London Marathons and fifteen half marathons.