These Years

R. N. F. Skinner is a scientist through education, a writer by inclination, and a mental health worker (now retired) for remuneration. He has published several collections of poetry (as Richard Skinner), and two works of fiction: a novel, Still Crazy... (SilverWood, 2020), and a collection of short stories and comedy sketches, After All... (SilverWood 2022). He has also composed lyrics for a range of songs including the Christmas musical Bethlehem!While an undergraduate at Cambridge University, as well as being a member of the famous Footlights club, he co-founded and performed extensively with the cabaret-revue team Seventh Sense. He continues occasionally to write and perform sketch-based comedy.Though a Londoner by upbringing, he has lived in Exeter for many years. He has qualified as a social worker, and in 2012 he was awarded a doctorate from Exeter University for his thesis on religion and evolutionary theory. He lives with his wife, three hens, a dog and a cat.For further information about his books please visit his website at rnfskinner.com or contact him at richardskinner.exeter@gmail.com.