Mike is a retired teacher with a wealth of knowledge in the field of poetry, both classic and modern. He also gives talks on other aspects of literature and history. An ex pop singer, who never achieved any serious success, despite having played at venues around the country, he increasingly turned to poetry rather than songwriting as he headed towards his sixties.

He has written or published a number of books including a book about his music career (My Life as a pop star in Sixty Odd Songs) and one on Charles Dickens' 1853 visit to Doncaster. He also runs the websites Sixty Odd Poets and Sixty Odd Poems which are updated with new material each week, which often leads to a printed publication.

He has has run workshops to encourage people to develop their ability with poetry with a view to publication either online or in print.

His talks are both interesting and informative but delivered in an informal style with plenty of humour and opportunities for the audience to interact, ask questions, and offer their own experiences where appropriate.

He is always willing to discuss your needs and tailor an event to meet the specific needs of your organisation.