Phil Mews is the Author of Orphan Boys, the bestselling memoir that lays bare the loss of both his parents when he was just seven-years-old. Not only did he have to deal with grief at such a young age, he also had to cope with a whole new way of life at boarding school with his younger brother, Roger.
But Orphan Boys isn’t just consumed by grief. Phil’s debut book is a coming-of-age story that celebrates cherished childhood memories and the immeasurable importance of love, family and community.
Growing up in the close-knit village of Stanhope in North East England in the 1970s, Phil has since gone on to establish a successful career in TV broadcasting for more than 20 years, a creative industry which in itself has taken a battering as a consequence of the pandemic.
So in this episode, Phil shares how he now dedicates more time to his joy and passion for writing and the challenges that have come from revisiting the memories that formed Orphan Boys and putting pain to paper.
Find out more about Phil's writing at: facebook.com/philmewsauthor