Tag Archives: Ian Probert

Book review: Unexpectedly compelling – ‘Dangerous’ by Ian Probert

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“As I sit here with this remarkable man, I realise that sometimes it takes another person to articulate your own feelings before you can begin to understand them.” Were I to pick one phrase that stands out from this book … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Dangerous by Ian Probert

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

A quarter of a century ago journalist and author Ian Probert decided never to write about boxing again. His decision was prompted by the injuries sustained by boxer Michael Watson during his world title fight with Chris Eubank. Now, in … Continue reading →

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Waterlow Park, a serialised children’s book from Ian Probert

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ian Probert, author of Johnny Nothing, is currently running a serialisation on his blog. Waterlow Park is aimed at the 13+ age group, but, as with any good children’s story, it is a good read for adults too. “It was … Continue reading →

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Replay – “Johnny Nothing” by Ian Probert

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Have you come across Johnny Nothing by Ian Probert? If not, you might like to take a look… Back in January, Ian shared an extract of his book… “Great new kids book alert! My two are in hysterics reading Johnny … Continue reading →

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Johnny’s Dead… excerpt from a work in progress

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ian Probert, author of the hilarious children’s book, Johnny Nothing, has been kind enough to release a sneak preview of his next book, Johnny’s Dead to coincide with the Book Tour and Giveaway of Johnny Nothing. (see previous post) JOHNNY’S … Continue reading →

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Review – Johnny Nothing by Ian Probert

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Never go to Bill and Ben’s tattooist… Johnny Nothing could be, has been and probably will continue to be compared with the works of Roald Dahl. This is a shame, as Ian Probert’s book stands up all on its own … Continue reading →

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