Author Chris Brown reflects on his school years from 1964 to 1971, admitting he wasn't a strong student, often distracted by playing in a band and football. His initial interest was music, forming a band that, while not very successful, sparked his passion for songwriting.

Despite lacking clear ambitions, he drifted into a banking career, initially struggling but later finding fulfilment in commercial banking, eventually managing his own business. Music and writing remained a passion throughout, leading to the semi-professional band "Ego." Later in life, Brown wrote his debut novel The Z Affair, drawing on his experiences and interests.

Key Takeaways

Chris Brown pursued music passionately but eventually drifted into a banking career without a clear initial plan.

His novel "The Z Affair" draws on Cold War history and features a gritty, working-class protagonist, Philip Trent.

The authors creative journey has blended music, poetry, and writing, with his experiences shaping his characters and stories.

Key Moments

"I ended up drifting into banking and a corporate life for the next 30 years.”

"I always wanted to be a writer, but it took me a while to get here."

"It was the ordinary, working-class character of Philip Trent that fascinated me."

"Trent has lived a life. He's been knocked down, but he’s got back up again and carried on – I think a lot of people can relate to that."

About Chris Brown

C.K. Brown has had a varied career including music and finance. During this time, he has written songs, poetry, short stories, and newspaper articles. This is his first novel and was mainly written in lockdown. Recently retired, Chris then completed this novel. It is a spy thriller with romance underpinning the story, set in 1971, but with some modern themes. Chris lives in South Staffordshire with his wife, Carole.

Connect with Chris Brown: https://linktr.ee/ckbrownauthor

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