Richard W. Hardwick

Richard W Hardwick is a writer, writing tutor and publisher. His first novel "Kicked Out" was published by Beautiful Books in 2009, becoming Waterstone's Recommended Read and Borders Book of the Month. The following is a quote from Patricia J Delois, author of 'Bufflehead Sisters' - British Arts Council and YouWriteOn.com Book of the Year in 2007. "The narrative is so strong, the characters and dialogue so real, the situation so heart breaking. This is masterful and should win several literary...See more

Richard W Hardwick is a writer, writing tutor and publisher. His first novel "Kicked Out" was published by Beautiful Books in 2009, becoming Waterstone's Recommended Read and Borders Book of the Month. The following is a quote from Patricia J Delois, author of 'Bufflehead Sisters' - British Arts Council and YouWriteOn.com Book of the Year in 2007. "The narrative is so strong, the characters and dialogue so real, the situation so heart breaking. This is masterful and should win several literary prizes" The second book? Not quite what he expected ... When Richard's partner Anna was diagnosed with breast cancer he wrote everything down because it was the only way he could cope. Then the results of her operation came through and they were the worst possible. And so he wrote about their past adventures in Israel, Amsterdam and Greece too - because he was afraid she wouldn't be alive to help him remember it for their young children. But when Hardwick wove the two threads into a book he was advised by the publishing industry to turn it into a novel instead. And so he set up his own publishing company, Lapwing Books, instead. When 'Andaluc�a' was finished, he sent a copy to one of his literary heroes, multi-million selling novelist Pat Barker. And to his relief, the former Booker Prize winner loved it... "Told with courage, humour and love, Andaluc�a weaves past and present with great skill so the pace of the narrative never falters. There is a zest for life on every page of this book which I found both moving and inspiring" Janette Jenkins, author of 'Little Bones' and 'Angel of Brooklyn' had the following to say about 'Andalucia' ... "This absolutely captivated me. I couldn't put it down. One of the best books I've read...breath-taking" See less