Biography
The first novel, “Ticket to Ride” ISBN 0-9545945-7-6, by Devon based author, musician and music publisher Graham Sclater was published in 2006 by UK publisher Flame Books - www.flamebooks.com His second novel, “We’re gonna be famous” ISBN978-0956397706 aimed at the girls 9+ market was published in April 2009 by Tabitha Books - http://www.tabithabooks.webs.com Graham’s third book - his first historical novel, “Hatred is the key” 978-0956397713 was published in November 2009 and is currently available in America from Amazon.com and will be available in the UK early 2010 from Tabitha Books - http://www.tabithabooks.webs.com Graham studied at the Phoenix Arts Centre in Exeter, where he concentrated on creative writing for the screen and television. His key interests are teleplays, and screenplays as well as developing and writing original drama series’ for television. Those recently completed include “The Other Side of the Tracks,” “Streetlife” and an action/drama series “Pebble on the Beach,” set on the beautiful island of Cyprus. Dave Penn. Adam Faith, John Altman and a number of actors, directors and producers have favourably reviewed his work and several television and production companies have taken options on his work. Born in Exeter in 1947 he spent many years living and playing Hammond organ in a number of groups in Germany and Scandinavia during the sixties. He returned to England in the early seventies where he worked as a session musician in many of the London studios. An accomplished songwriter and musician, Graham has been featured in a number of arts and musical programmes and has performed and recorded with many artists including Jimi Hendrix, Fats Domino, Ritchie Blackmore, James Taylor, Elton John and numerous name musicians. Many of his songs have won competitions in France, Spain, Gibraltar and Japan as well as being recorded by many well-known artists. Tabitha Music Limited, the independent music publishing company formed by Graham in 1975, has a catalogue of more than fifteen hundred songs and has published hit records in much of Europe and the Far East including Japan. The company’s songs have been featured in a number of films, television programmes, documentaries and releases on major record labels including EMI, CBS and Phonogram. Tabitha Music continues to actively promote its catalogue and artists around the world. Graham also managed many bands in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s including, Urchin, Martin & the Brown Shirts, Key West, Sovereign, Daylight Robbery, Alien, Receivers, Venus and Mars, The Smith, Colin Wilson, Eye Spy and Red i. He is currently working with The Meteors, Feddy Lavrof, The Boys from Melbourne Street and a number of songwriters. Graham has produced records in varying styles as diverse as punk, folk, country, heavy rock and MOR in studios as far afield as Trinidad and Jamaica. Many of these productions were released on the Tabitha Record label in the Benelux and Spain and major or independent labels around the World. Graham’s production credits have resulted in a number of hit records by many artists. Graham in is now working on the novels “Love Shack,” based in the east end of London and the red light district of Amsterdam and “Receivers,” based around the current recession. Active on developing a number of projects at any one time, Graham is a prolific writer who carefully researches his subject before reaching for the PC. Many of his projects involve music and his background enables him to combine an unusual mix of original music and script. Graham Sclater enjoys working in many arenas, using first hand experience of as many subjects as possible, often spending time researching overseas. He is at home writing and developing any concept. He has an understanding of budgeting, the logistics of production, location and direction. Graham is currently working on a number of film scripts including the titles: More than a woman and Lyin’ eyes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1c-LEOWtt8 http://www.anis-online.de/2/artclub/ticket-to-ride.htm
Inspiration
I am inspired by the news, newspapers and people I meet. John Le Carre - he lives near me. I also enjoy Lee Child's work.