The Boyzie Trilogy

About the Book

It's 8p.m. on thursday, December 28th, 1989 In the Public Bar of the Gunners, Boyzie lifts a pint and drinks deeply. He is looking forward (albeit with some apprehension) to the project on which he is about to embark, i.e., the 80-hour Music Marathon which will commence at Midnight. He has meticulously planned this event, which is supported by the Station Manager and staff of Sunny Gold Radio in Gaynsford, North Midlands. He has high hopes for this 80-music marathon and intends to enjoy himslef. As long as there are no major traumas! And no dramas! Oh please! no dramas! When he arrives at the Studio, he discovers his fans are already "rallying to the cause", there are cards, flowers, a cake and even a bottle of champagne in the studio! The latter reclines in an ice bucket in the corner. He wonders who sent this last-named present. Oh God! He hopes it wasn't her! But she is still incarcerated in the High Security Unit. Isn't she? And if she's not, and she is out looking for him, then he should be very afraid. Because as sure as God made little apples, she will "do for" him if she gets half the chance. Johnquel Amelia Friscoe. Psychopath and ex "lover" of Boyzie!

About the Author

John Broome was born in New Silksworth, Sunderland, County Durham in June 1947. He has been blind since birth, and was educated in a number of "special" schools in various parts of the country. At the age of 16 years, he went to an Assessment Centre in Reigate, Surrey, where he met his future wife, Kathleen. The couple have been married for 37 years and live amicably and comfortably in the East Midlands. John Broome moved from the South-East to Derbyshire in August of 1969, and he and Kathleen were married in June 1970. John works for a Charitable Association, and has been attempting to write a novel for over 30 years. But two and a half years ago, after a long illness and several major operations, he decided to endeavour to make his dream a reality. Now, he is about to see the culmination of his dream as his first novel is published. John Broome has just turned 60 years old, and has also recently undergone training with his fifth guide dog. He loves life and lives it to the full, despite his visual impairment.