By Betty Gillett – 2019
Ghostwritten by Edward Couzens-Lake
The biography of Betty Gillett, an 80 year-old resident of Hampshire who grew up in the midst of conflicts between Japan and Malaysia in the early part of the 20th Century. Her story reveals the brutality of war and as a child how she escaped death by hiding beneath the floorboards. In later life she flourished and has enjoyed an amazing life of world travel.
By Joyce Spencer – 2016
Ghostwritten by Edward Couzens-Lake
Joyce was born in 1925, a bright and ambitious girl who didn’t want to leave her Hampshire school, having been identified as having a promising future by her Headmaster. Yet those hopes were not to be fulfilled as, at just fourteen, she was forced to leave school and enter the world of work, eventually becoming a Nurse who ended up driving an ambulance in World War Two as Portsmouth was being blitzed by the Luftwaffe. It is an intensely personal journey, one that is full of honesty, compassion and humour.
By Gary Hatt and Vera Thornhill – 2017
Ghostwritten by Edward Couzens-Lake
A deeply personal and intimate biography that tells the story of a mother and son. Vera, a proud ‘South London girl’ and Gary, her son, born blind and having to grow up with all the difficulties and discrimination that anyone born with a disability has to learn to live with and learn to overcome, something which he has done with courage and no little humour. Their respective lives have not been easy yet neither of them have ever seen difficulties and prejudice as an excuse to give up.
By Tony Beasley – 2018
Ghostwritten by Edward Couzens-Lake
Tony Beasley really did run away from home to go to sea. This book recalls some of the adventures that Tony, 85 at the time of writing, had during his time in the Royal Navy from the age of 18. It is a genuinely remarkable story that includes a vivid recalling of the part he played in a mission that took place during the Cold War, on a vessel he had vowed never to serve on yet one that he emerged from regarded as a hero. These are memories of a life spent at sea told with a refreshing mix of dark humour and brutal honesty.
THE STUPID FOOTBALLER IS DEAD. INSIGHTS INTO THE MINDSET OF A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER
By Paul McVeigh – 2019
Professional football in the modern era is played every bit as much in the mind as on the pitch. Natural talent is no longer enough to sustain a career. Players need to be smart. Those who are dedicated, with mental resilience and a winner’s psychology, are prospering and will continue to do so as the game evolves. The stupid footballer, however, is dead and this book explains why.
By Marie Tidswell – 2020
Marie Tidswell has led a life of real adventure, both personally and professionally, meandering through careers in nursing, teaching and chiropody all while conquering high seas on tall ships with teenage crew! This book looks back at the tales and hilarities she’s encountered on her journey, and at the kaleidoscope of personalities she’s provided listening ears to whilst working as a chiropodist.
Written by Kevin Nicholls 2020
Author, Kevin Nicholls, commissioned Tidbury Media to create a book jacket design for his self-published biographical novel about his brother and horse racing legend, David ‘Dandy’ Nicholls. Available for purchase on Amazon.
Written by Stuart Judd 2021
Stuart Judd has led a life of business, sex and violence. Nobody was going to stop Stuart Judd from being successful. And if that meant knocking down anyone who stood in his way, then so be it. Stuart was still in his early twenties when he first started working as a doorman, his very first night in the job seeing some of the customers in the bar asking him how long he’d last? He’s lasted for quite a long time as it turns out. His company is one of the most respected in the security industry. Now he has written about his achievements, a raw and honest autobiography that is a tribute to his single minded devotion to success and self fulfilment. A remarkable story. Available here.
By Lord Russell Baker of Little Moulton
Ghostwritten by Edward Couzens-Lake
A life of adventure, cyber security and philanthropy. Lord Russell Bakers colourful life is told in all it’s glory in this personal memoir. Available through Amazon.
Written by Louise Beckerman
A collection of poetry and illustrations created over a period of time.
Written by Damian McGrath
Damian McGrath has experienced a life of trial and success through a career coaching professional international rugby across the world. In this book Damian looks back at his life and relates his wisdom and accomplishments, in coaching, to succeeding in life and business.
Written and Illustrated by Daniel Tidbury 2021
A children’s picture book illustrated story features a pig who is envious of his farmyard friends and longs for a warm coat like theirs before realising he’s better off without.
