The Havering Daily featured Stewart Perkins' book, Dead Serious: Life is Just a Series of Short Stories, by Austin Macauley Publisher, celebrating its unique blend of humour, emotion, and East London authenticity.

Dead Serious: Life is Just a Series of Short Stories is a collection of reflective and deeply personal stories inspired by the author's experiences growing up in East London during the 1950s. The book explores various facets of life, from love and loss to humour and introspection, capturing universal emotions and struggles. It blends humour with emotional depth, offering readers a chance to explore both the lighter and more serious sides of the human experience.

Stewart Perkins, born in the East End of London in the 1950s, is a retired draughtsman and novelist. Growing up in Dagenham, he valued friendship, respect, and humour over wealth. Known for his animated storytelling and cockney wit, Perkins always finds humour in life’s experiences, which deeply influences his writing.