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I was born in the Summer of 1969 in Dagenham, just on the border of East London. School was largely unproductive so his early adult years were spent putting up stalls at Romford Market, working in a record shop, gardening and road sweeping.

After resigning from an insurance company to play in a band, I found myself unemployed for two years in the early nineties. It was during this time, at the age of 22, that I wrote my first novel - A Cleansing of Souls.
I wrote my second novel, Tollesbury Time Forever, between 2008 and 2011. This would become the first book of the FRUGALITY Trilogy - the second being The Bird That Nobody Sees, which was published in July 2012. The final part of the trilogy - I Woke Up This Morning - was released in late Apr...more


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Just wanted to let you know that this little blog has come to an end and a new one has been reborn here!



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Published on June 13, 2013 03:18 • 8 views
Average rating: 4.18 · 319 ratings · 131 reviews · 8 distinct works · Similar authors
Tollesbury Time Forever
4.09 of 5 stars 4.09 avg rating — 265 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions
A Cleansing of Souls
4.53 of 5 stars 4.53 avg rating — 30 ratings3 editions
The Bird That Nobody Sees (...
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 39 ratings2 editions
I Woke Up This Morning (FRU...
4.88 of 5 stars 4.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2013
Bighugs, Love and Beer
4.71 of 5 stars 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2012
I Woke Up This Morning: Fru...
0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013
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4.88 of 5 stars 4.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2012
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The Bird That Nobody Sees by Stuart Ayris
" A very different read from book one of the FRUGALITY trilogy, but equally brilliant. Indeed, I enjoyed this more. There are some utterly hilarious moments, as well as some that are truly heart-rending.

The characters are so much fun (Ray and Danny... " Read more of this review »
Tollesbury Time Forever by Stuart Ayris
" Remarkable story about love lost (or at least put on hold) in the face of mental illness. Thus novel was a surprise. Part 2 and 3 if the Frugality series are already downloaded on my Kindle. This author gets highlighted a lot! "
I Woke Up This Morning (FRUGALITY by Stuart Ayris
" I keep 5-star reviews for books that I find truly exceptional. I’m giving this one 5 and, if I could, I’d give it 10.
The writing style has developed through the trilogy into an extraordinary, free-flowing pouring forth of prose that is frequently... " Read more of this review »
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message 19: by Rick

Rick Barnett Enjoy that freedom, Stuart. And thank you for your friendship.

Rick


message 18: by Stuart

Stuart Ayris Sarah wrote: "I see you're reading Ulysses! Can't wait to read your review of it... I'm "reading"/listening to the audiobook of Finnegan's Wake [also by Joyce].

I just found out about your novels and have hear..."


Hello!!!

Very kind of you to say so! They're a little mad but I like them. But nowhere near as mad as Ulysses - which I absolutely love!!!! Reading it feels like any literary chains I once had (which weren't many!) have finally gone! Free at last!!


message 17: by Sarah

Sarah I see you're reading Ulysses! Can't wait to read your review of it... I'm "reading"/listening to the audiobook of Finnegan's Wake [also by Joyce].

I just found out about your novels and have heard nothing but complementary reviews. I can't wait to give the Frugality series a read!


message 16: by Stuart

Stuart Ayris Lanye wrote: "Hello Mr. Ayris,
I finished your book Tollesbury Time Forever last night. And I just thought you would like to know that I was completely blown away by it. I could not put it down. I became lost i..."


Thank you so much Lanye. I don't know what to say except your words made me tingly when I read them. Thanks for making my day here in little Tollesbury. Cheers! Stu


message 15: by Lanye

Lanye Hello Mr. Ayris,
I finished your book Tollesbury Time Forever last night. And I just thought you would like to know that I was completely blown away by it. I could not put it down. I became lost in the village of Tollesbury through the eyes of Simon. You have such a way with words. I am so glad that I have discovered you as an author.


message 14: by Stuart

Stuart Ayris Nice to meet you James! Anything I can help you with, just let me know! If I don't know the answer I can at least point you in the right direction!

Cheers!


message 13: by James

James R. Thanks for the friend request Stuart. I'm still getting to grips with Goodreads, so it's nice to see someone who seems to have it worked out well.


Collette Scott Hello Stuart,

Thank you very much. It's a pleasure to meet you :D


message 11: by Stuart

Stuart Ayris Joe wrote: "Hi Stuart, Thank you! Great to connect here and be friends!"

Indeed it is Joe! Cheers!


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Joe Gande Hi Stuart, Thank you! Great to connect here and be friends!


Stuart Ayris Carole wrote: "Hi Stuart, thanks for the add!"

My pleasure Carole!


Carole Gill Hi Stuart, thanks for the add!


Douglas Wickard Stuart, thank you for your friendship on Goodreads. I have many followers in the UK.
Cheers!
Douglas


Stuart Ayris My pleasure. There's lots of kind people around and it's so nice to bump into a few!


Cheryl Landmark Thanks for the friend request, Stuart.


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Nell Grey Thanks for the friending Stuart - I'm so inept and inhibited about this sort of thing...!


Stuart Ayris friendship is great isn't it?!


Savannah Thank you for the friendship...


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Simon Thanks for looking me up, Stuart.


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