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lesbillgates
Number of posts : 9 Registration date : 2008-02-01 Age : 74 Location : Hamilton, New Zealand
| Subject: Hi from New Zealand Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:06 pm | |
| My name is Les Gates and I’m living in New Zealand. I’m a newbie here and quite new to writing, but really an oldie.
I was born in, England in 1949 and graduated from Keble College, Oxford University in 1972 with an Honours degree in Mathematics. The following year I completed a Post-graduate Certificate in Education at Exeter University.
I have toured the world extensively and lived for more than twelve years in the Solomon Islands and ten years in New Zealand.
I married Sarah in 1986. We have three children and two grandchildren.
For most of my working life I have been a High School teacher of mathematics in New Zealand, England and the Solomon Islands. In 1998, I was appointed Principal of King George VI National Secondary School, Honiara, Solomon Islands. I moved back to New Zealand in 2001. I am now pursuing a new career as an author and freelance writer. My first novel, ‘Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope’ was published last year. Read a sample chapter at http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
I have recently launched a new website. It's been designed to allow self-published and POD novelists to promote their book and share their ideas, though any published novelist can join. It also has its own forum. Join, share your novel and make friends. Visit http://www.shareyournovel.com to find out about this exciting new venture, or please ask if you want to learn more. |
| | | Shelagh Admin
Number of posts : 12662 Registration date : 2008-01-11 Location : UK
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Fri Feb 01, 2008 3:16 pm | |
| Hi Les, Welcome to the forum! That sounds like a full, varied and interesting life. Thanks for the links and good luck with your publishing ventures! ~Shelagh |
| | | George Maciver Four Star Member
Number of posts : 376 Registration date : 2008-01-11
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:59 am | |
| Good morning Les and hi from the Highlands of Scotland. Thanks for taking the time to say hello. Enjoying your summer, I trust! |
| | | zadaconnaway Five Star Member
Number of posts : 4017 Registration date : 2008-01-16 Age : 76 Location : Washington, USA
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:25 pm | |
| Hello, Les. You certainly have a lot of projects going on. I will try to make time to visit your sites. |
| | | flashgordon Four Star Member
Number of posts : 241 Registration date : 2008-01-11
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:30 am | |
| Welcome to the forum Les, looks like you got your hands full. |
| | | Abe F. March Five Star Member
Number of posts : 10768 Registration date : 2008-01-26 Age : 85 Location : Germany
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:38 am | |
| You have an interesting program. I hope to learn more about you and your work. |
| | | starrwriter
Number of posts : 5 Registration date : 2008-05-01
| Subject: Re: Hi from New Zealand Thu May 01, 2008 8:21 am | |
| I visited New Zealand years ago when I was doing a lot of traveling. The Kiwis were the friendliest people I ever met. The food wasn't so friendly (ha!) |
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