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Biography:
Miller Caldwell graduated from London University's School of Oriental and African Studies after he had spent six years in Ghana as a fraternal worker and Secretary to the Tema Council of Churches. He is the former Regional Reporter to the Dumfries and Galloway Children's Panels and Branch Chair of the Scottish Association for the Study of Offending. He is a past President of the Dumfries Burns Club, a direct descendant of the poet Robert Burns and a Founding Fellow of the Institute of Contemporary Scotland. He retired from being the first Writer in Residence at Dumfries Prison in 2005.
In March 2006 he returned from the North West Frontier Provence of Pakistan having been the Camp Manger at Mundihar where some 2,245 people were tented after the Earthquake of 8th October 2005. A diary of this experiernce has been published by ALBA Publishers (Dumfries) to raise funds for the next stage of Reconstruction after the Quake. See the Website. Contact Miller if you wish a copy.
He has had articles published in New Society, the Scottish Review, the Christian Herald and Good Health.
OPERATION OBOE is his first novel. Yet it is 85% true. Read the biographies of Vera and Fleur in this exciting novel where romance, music and cultures clash in an era of espionage and war. Now in preparation for a Film in Los Angeles!
HAVE YOU SEEN MY...UMMM....MEMORY? Memory failing? Early signs of dementia or just increasingly forgetful? Then this is book is for you. Tips for those with short-term memory problems but riddled with humour to keep you amused. Come on! Let's untie that knot in the elephant's trunk together! Ideal companion to support and entertain early dementia sufferers.
PONDERINGS. Need slightly larger and bolder text to enjoy reading? Eyesighight fading? Here is a varied collection of 6 poems and 7 short stories written IN BOLD CLEAR TEXT. Excellent for your failing/tired eyes. Specially produced in large bold text for comfortable, easy reading.
POET'S PROGENY, is a tribute to Robert Burns' descendants written by Miller's late father, Rev James Caldwell. Based on the notes of Mary Pender 1845-1916 as remembered by her daughter Mima 1875-1968. Miller has edited and expanded this book. Discover the truth behind Burn's first child, Dear Bought Bess. Burns speaks to the universal fraternity of ordinary folk. That means he has a special message for the followers of Al-Quiada. Find this book under Author, James Caldwell.
RESTLESS WAVES, a travel novel, is now published. So lock the cabin door, or curl up into your duvet and pretend you are on the high seas. Settle down to your world cruise with Jeff. the Writer in Residence aboard. There are adventures, romance and surprises aboard the Eros. All good clean fun.
Chaz the Friendly Crocodile is about to become an animated film! It will be rolled out to be shown in Primary Schools in Scotland to teach social resposibility, manners and decorum.
An unnamed novel about the First World War is underway. Give me a call if you wish to know more about it. Meantime, your purchase of any of my books is much appreciated whether you be at home or abroad. All authors welcome positive feedback on their productions. No matter what you tell us, it is a valid view point. I'd be glad to hear from you at mhcaldwell@btopenworld.com
Now may I welcome you to my webpage? www.millercaldwell.org
Best Wishes for your reading and writing,
Miller.