Steve Travis was born in Colchester Essex in 1951 and moved to Mersea Island 15 years ago. Steve is more widely recognised as a popular singer with over 10 CD’s albums released nationwide. Steve’s first album sold in excess of 70’000. Although better known as a country singer Steve’s music career began in the 60’s as a drummer with local beat groups. By the early 70’s Steve had swapped the drums for a guitar and became the guitar playing lead vocalist in the glam rock band ‘Plod’ He shared the bill with the top pop groups of the time. Pop legends such as E.L.O. Showaddywaddy, Mud and Slade. After a brief try at a ‘proper job’ in the 80’s Steve resurfaced as the entertainer that he is today. This is Steve’s third book. Other titles are; ‘As I recall it’ Short comical tales set on Mersea Island at the turn of the century. Pure fiction. ‘A Pirate’s Kiss’ This is a book of poetry.