Previously writer of 'Distracted Dad' (hence Twitter name). Occasionally writes plays. Nominated for Best New Play Brighton Fringe a few years ago. Didn't win.
Joined January 2010
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Richard Hearn retweeted
Jun 6
The Somerset Farmhouse of 1 North Street, Williton were approached by a "food influencer" that wanted to charge them £2,000 for a review.
They put out a video of Sally eating a sausage roll instead 😆.
Lets make Sally and the Somerset Farmhouse famous for free.
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Jun 7
Love this story. I think it was this i wrote a couple of articles inspired by our then 3-year old for Prima Baby. Tomorrow he takes his final exam in third year of University.
Well done @RoyalMail - took a mere 19 years to deliver this magazine. Inconvenience? Well the kids have now left home ….
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May 20
Anyone fancy a #writing-themed T shirt? …
A few recent sellers on Paragraph Planet’s store. Thanks to all who’ve ordered. paragraph-planet.teemill.com #writingcommunity #writers #writersgifts #amwriting
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May 4
A long time ago, in what seems a galaxy far, far away (early #parenthood) i wrote a piece about my then 4-year old talking about #starwars. It led to being asked to write over 200 Distracted Dad columns for a #brighton magazine richardhearn.co.uk/star_wars… #maythefourth #starwarsday
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Apr 16
I’m actually writing a play about Sycamore gap but it’s taken so long, one guy’s served his sentence
Adam Carruthers who felled Sycamore Gap tree released from prison after 10 months behind bars
itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2026-…
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Apr 16
Allowed to leave
Adam Carruthers who felled Sycamore Gap tree released from prison after 10 months behind bars
itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2026-…
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Apr 9
My wife just said something about her book preferences and it reminded me of this…
17 Jul 2022
Remembering randomly that time when my wife said her favourite type of crime drama was when the victim was male in their late 40's, early 50's as she doesn't then find it too upsetting.
Reader, I am 51.
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Richard Hearn retweeted
17 Jul 2022
Remembering randomly that time when my wife said her favourite type of crime drama was when the victim was male in their late 40's, early 50's as she doesn't then find it too upsetting.
Reader, I am 51.
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Apr 7
I’m on a podcast wittering on about Paragraph Planet
If any Paragraph Planet contributors are not following the @failingwriters podcast, this is an ideal time to start. The excellent and funny Tom & Jon discuss writing goals, plus I attempt to string sentences together in an interview about Paragraph Planet podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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Apr 5
Recently, Talking Rubbish - which started as my monologue starring Ian Donnelly and got expanded, produced and directed by Ian into a short film (also featuring Alison George and Pamela Mayoss) won Best Comedy Short Film at The Funny Life Film Festival
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Apr 2
Very proud to say a short play i’ve written ‘Grace Period’ is being performed in Manchester later in April, produced by @ActShowcase - directed by Kerry Parkins, starring Toby Rothwell and Lucy Abigail Wareing
fatsoma.com/p/act-your-age-p… 21st - 23rd April
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Mar 25
Congratulations to @IanDtheActor and the rest of the Talking Rubbish Team for winning Best Short Comedy Film at the @thefunnylifefilmfestival on the weekend. Starting life as one of my monologues for @ActShowcase Ian starred, expanded it then took it to new heights
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Richard Hearn retweeted
Calling all #writers: Paragraph Planet seeks 75-word #stories, with one having been published every day since 2008 on its home page. Submit today! paragraphplanet.com/submissi… #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Mar 9
I’d like to think when they get to checkout the price has gone up to 845m (plus 9.50 booking fee) #ticketmaster #dynamicpricing #satire
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