Graham Sclater
The first novel, “Ticket to Ride” ISBN 0-9545945-7-6,
by Devon based author, musician and music publisher Graham Sclater was published
in 2006 by UK
publisher Flame Books - www.flamebooks.com
His second novel, “We’re gonna be famous” ISBN978-0956397706 aimed at the
girls 9+ market was published in April 2009 by Tabitha Books - http://www.tabithabooks.webs.com
Graham’s third book - his first historical novel, “Hatred is the key” 978-0956397713
was published in November 2009 and is currently available in America from Amazon.com and will be available in
the UK
early 2010 from Tabitha Books - http://www.tabithabooks.webs.com
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 “The
Other Side of the Tracks,” “Streetlife” and an action/drama series “Pebble on
the Beach,” set on the beautiful island
of Cyprus.
Dave Penn. Adam
Faith, John Altman and a number of actors, directors and producers have
favourably reviewed his work and several television and production companies
have taken options on his work.
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. Many of his songs have won competitions in France, Spain,
Gibraltar and Japan
as well as being recorded by many well-known artists.
Tabitha Music Limited,
the independent music publishing company formed by Graham in 1975, has a
catalogue of more than fifteen hundred songs and has published hit records in
much of Europe and the Far East including Japan. The company’s songs have
been featured in a number of films, television programmes, documentaries and
releases on major record labels including EMI, CBS and Phonogram. Tabitha Music
continues to actively promote its catalogue and artists around the world.
Graham also
managed many bands in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s including, Urchin, Martin &
the Brown Shirts, Key West, Sovereign, Daylight Robbery, Alien, Receivers,
Venus and Mars, The Smith, Colin Wilson, Eye Spy and Red i. He is currently
working with The Meteors, Feddy Lavrof, The Boys from
Melbourne Street and a number of songwriters.
Graham has
produced records in varying styles as diverse as punk, folk, country, heavy
rock and MOR in studios as far afield as Trinidad and Jamaica. Many
of these productions were released on the Tabitha Record label in the Benelux
and Spain
and major or independent labels around the World. Graham’s production credits have
resulted in a number of hit records by many artists.
Graham in is now
working on the novels “Love Shack,” based in the east end of London and the red
light district of Amsterdam and “Receivers,” based around the current recession.
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 a number of film scripts including the titles: More than a woman
and Lyin’ eyes.
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