Andrew Pender-Smith

Andrew Pender-Smith writes: Greetings. I taught dramatic arts and English for over thirty years. Much of my writing has been for children in the form of short plays, theme programmes and poems. I have written two children's books, a book of children's poems and two novels, one of which has been written under a pseudonym. I have also published twelve short stories in five different anthologies. My children's poetry is written for children to perform and the children's books contain many passages that can be used as prose passages in festivals and speech and drama exams. My background and many years in Speech and Drama is never far from my writing. The books 'COLOUR ME MORE: Teaching English Literature and Language' and 'COLOUR ME MORE: Teaching Dramatic Arts' are filled with hints, tips and discussion to help any teacher new to the teaching of these disciplines.

My latest writings include two novelettes in the horror and mystery genres. The fourth book in the 'Be Brave' series 'Big in the Big Top' came out recently. A novella will follow later this year.

My teaching career includes many years with what was once one of the biggest schools of the arts in South Africa. At its height, students could attend courses in Speech and Drama, five different types of musical instrument, six types of dance and martial arts. The department, unfortunately, no longer exists. I have also had periods teaching abroad. While working and travelling I visited and lived in places such as Oman, the UAE, Bahrain and parts of India. Earlier travels include brief periods in a number of European countries and the UK. I would love to travel more.

My hobbies include bonsai, breeding tropical fish, photography and dog training. The current dog in my life is a high-energy German shepherd rescued from a local shelter. I also regularly adjudicate public speaking and forum discussions.

The photos are of my large shepherd swimming in a local pond, our garden at home, and some of the flora and fauna found in South Africa. The picture is of the river that forms the border of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, the province that starts several hours' drive south of the port city of Durban, which is where I live.

To other writers out there: HAPPY WRITING. May the stories you tell resonate with many readers.

Andrew Andrew Pender-Smith writes: Greetings. I taught dramatic arts and English for over thirty years. Much of my writing has been for children in the form of short plays, theme programmes and poems. I have written two children's books, a book of children's poems and two novels, one of which has been written under a pseudonym. I have also published twelve short stories in five different anthologies. My children's poetry is written for children to perform and the children's books contain many passages that can be used as prose passages in festivals and speech and drama exams. My background and many years in Speech and Drama is never far from my writing. The books 'COLOUR ME MORE: Teaching English Literature and Language' and 'COLOUR ME MORE: Teaching Dramatic Arts' are filled with hints, tips and discussion to help any teacher new to the teaching of these disciplines.

My latest writings include two novelettes in the horror and mystery genres. The fourth book in the 'Be Brave' series 'Big in the Big Top' came out recently. A novella will follow later this year.

My teaching career includes many years with what was once one of the biggest schools of the arts in South Africa. At its height, students could attend courses in Speech and Drama, five different types of musical instrument, six types of dance and martial arts. The department, unfortunately, no longer exists. I have also had periods teaching abroad. While working and travelling I visited and lived in places such as Oman, the UAE, Bahrain and parts of India. Earlier travels include brief periods in a number of European countries and the UK. I would love to travel more.

My hobbies include bonsai, breeding tropical fish, photography and dog training. The current dog in my life is a high-energy German shepherd rescued from a local shelter. I also regularly adjudicate public speaking and forum discussions.

The photos are of my large shepherd swimming in a local pond, our garden at home, and some of the flora and fauna found in South Africa. The picture is of the river that forms the border of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, the province that starts several hours' drive south of the port city of Durban, which is where I live.

To other writers out there: HAPPY WRITING. May the stories you tell resonate with many readers.

Andrew Pender-Smith

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.