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Patrick C. Notchtree

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Patrick now lives in the north of England with his wife and has his son and granddaughters nearby. Much of his life is reflected in the biographical trilogy "The Clouds Still Hang", so to repeat too many biographical details here would be something of a 'spoiler'!
The memoir was my first book. My fifth book is now out on Kindle and paperback, called "Maxym".
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At the start I found much of this incomprehensible. There was a lot of slang which to this British reader was a barrier. Also I found it hard to find any empathy for the narrator.
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“In Simon's eyes, he was the most beautiful creature walking on God's Earth.”
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“Her hand touched his hardness "You're a big boy," she said, playfully."Had no complaints," replied Simon.”
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“So began a divorce between his body and brain that would be problematical for Simon in the years to come.”
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Patrick Notchtree C.J. wrote: "C.J. Heck
C.J. Heck

Hello Patrick,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work. Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ"


Thank you. I hope you find it interesting. My daughter lives in Worthington so who knows, if I get across the Pond, we might meet up! :)


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C.J. Heck C.J. Heck
C.J. Heck

Hello Patrick,
It's such a pleasure having you for a friend. I am looking forward to reading your work. Thank you and best wishes to you.
Warmest regards,
CJ


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