The Classified section of the newspaper, with its repetitive narrow columns of small almost unreadable type, is hardly the place you would look for excitement.  Yet hidden away in these seemingly dry advertisements are all the elements of a good story. Amongst the cars, flats and lawnmowers it is possible to find love, sex, betrayal, discovery and human drama.

This much-requested follow-up to The Personal Column contains six more stories that might just persuade you to look at the Classifieds a little more closely.

About the author

Born in London, Brian’s education culminated with five years at Hornsey College of Art. Early years (this was the silly sixties) included an overland trip by London Taxi to the Far East and ultimately, Australia. With a US partner, he created a cartoon strip for the Sydney Sun Herald, the London Daily Sketch and ultimately the Chicago Tribune/New York News Syndicate.

He has worked as a designer and Creative Director in London, Sydney, Barbados and Perth. The years in Barbados were spent establishing a London-based design company but in that period he also became a member of the Barbados Arts Council, designer with the Barbados Dance Theatre and initiated design classes at the University of the West Indies.

As a painter, Brian has had seven one-man exhibitions and been included in group shows that include the Biennales of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Medellin (Columbia).

In 1984 he became Senior Lecturer at the West Australian School of Art, Design and Media (Perth), working in graphics and film & television and in this latter role, began to write. A novel, a magazine column and a number of film treatments (all unsuccessful) led to The Personal Column.

He lives and works in Western Australia with his wife of 47 years, his two children and three grandchildren.

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