Graham Sclater
The first novel, “Ticket to Ride” ISBN 0-9545945-7-6, by Devon based author, musician and music publisher Graham Sclater is now available from UK publisher Tabitha Books
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 “Street life”- Buskers and “Love Shack.”
Adam Faith, John Altman and a number of actors, directors and producers have favourably reviewed his work and several television companies including Central Television have taken options on other television series’.
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.
Graham recently completed his first novel “Ticket to Ride” set in Hamburg during the 1960’s, is now working on his second novel “Love Shack” based in the east end of London and the red light district of Amsterdam.
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 the titles: More than a woman, Lying eyes and his first children’s novel.
