Memoirs

David meets Meg. They fall in love and, despite a turbulent relationship, have a child together fulfilling David’s dream to be a father. After they separate, David has to fight the mother and Family Courts to see his daughter and also battles against the incompetence and lies of the Child Support Agency who seem hell-bent on ruining him, emotionally and financially. A quite extraordinary true story.

A damning indictment of the Child Support Agency and Family Courts.

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What Wayne’s World did for evoking memories of their teenage years, BD’s Rock Show did for BD & Thrashman’s lunacy and passion for rock, hard rock and heavy metal like no show had ever done so previously.

BD & Thrashman – The Express FM Years tells the story, with more than 170 photos, of their rise to fame, and infamy, the bands and artists they met and interviewed along the way, and the adoring fans who made their experiences all the better.

BD & Thrashman – Proudly the last bastion of political incorrectness.

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Join David E. Gates as he explores his experiences and the impact and legacy which they have had upon him and his life in Cinema. Includes extensive interviews with Robert Davi, Peter Atkins and other film-makers (David E. Gates previously interviewed Clive Barker, James Herbert and Terry Pratchett), as well as reviews of several movies and cinematic events. 

With additional material from Deb Hallett.

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Fully illustrated with colour photos. 

David E. Gates brings you a joyful reminiscence of his days of motorcycling. A memoir for bikers, of all ages, everywhere.

Experience the thrills and spills of a young man’s foray into motorcycling. From simple scooters to high-powered super-bikes, from commuters to tourers, revel in the highs and lows from the author that brought you Omonolidee.

With additional material from Dean Hopton.

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David E. Gates has played poker and gambled on sports and other games, for most of his adult life.

In The Curse of Online Poker, he details what led to his involvement with Texas Hold ‘Em, the results he achieved, the various pitfalls and experiences, both positive and negative, and shares his recommendations to new and seasoned poker players alike.

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David E. Gates recounts his time at City of Portsmouth Boys School and the adventures, or misadventures perhaps would be a better description, whilst he attended the famed institution.

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