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Simon Leighton-Porter

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Simon grew up in Sussex. After graduating from Southampton University with a degree in economics, he spent sixteen years in the Royal Air Force and was the first RAF pilot to fly the Mirage 2000 on operations over Iraq while on exchange with the French Air Force. Leaving the Service with the rank of Squadron Leader, he worked in the City of London as a derivatives broker and in various technology roles before becoming a director of a financial software company. He has also provided consultancy and software development services to a small group of global financial institutions and is a regular speaker on the international conference circuit.

His passion for history, languages and archaeology have come together to create Flora Kemble, Oxford U
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Simon Leighton-Porter Never had it, thank goodness. If you spend enough time mapping out your plot, all you need to do is plug away and then edit. However, if you follow St…moreNever had it, thank goodness. If you spend enough time mapping out your plot, all you need to do is plug away and then edit. However, if you follow Stephen King's advice and just sit down and start writing without a plan to follow, you'll end up either down a plothole or running into writer's block... unless of course you have Stephen King's level of talent which most of us (me included) don't.(less)
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The Manhattan Deception

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Bomber Boys

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Death to Bankers

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A Great Day

Wendy and I had a lovely day at the Expat Woman Christmas Fair, held at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club on Saturday. Book sales went well, the sun shone (well, it tends to in the UAE) and we met some lovely people.







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