What are the main themes?

Since September 11th, the public has been forced into a thirst for knowledge on threats to their security. The perceived nuclear threat is one of dirty bombs in the wrong hands. Through first hand investigation, 48 Days examines and critiques this state of affairs.

48 Days is social history. It details ordinary peoples lives in an extraordinary place. It explores the ways and means the locals assess and deal with the nuclear issue alongside the mundainities and realities of day-to-day life.

Located right next to one of the best nature reserves in the UK, Sizewell B is the perfect backdrop for a debate into the contradictions and coincidences of Industry and Nature.

Who will read it?

Obviously the nuclear issue concerns many people. I would however suggest that most see anything nuclear as being technical and abstract and not particularly straightforward. By using a conversational and simple style, I aim to simplify these issues and camouflage and lighten them further by using human stories and flashbacks to my previous life as a full time direct action protestor.

In terms of age group, I would expect the core readership to be young, but I’m ultimately looking at as many people reading this as possible. I like all things pop. I want this to be read by everyone.

What’s unique and good about this book?

With the nuclear issue set to be a large spanner in the works of this wounded government, this book is both current, topical, relevant and guaranteed to get free publicity by the bucket load if Tony Blair decides to build a new wave of nuclear power stations.

‘Terrorist’ working in a nuclear plant - What’s a better story than that?

Novelty aside, this is a good, thorough, well-written piece of non-fiction/social history that pulls no punches.

Why am I the right person to write this book?

Firstly, I have the required experience – the research is already done and reflected on.

Secondly, 48 Days is the start of a serious career in writing. I’ve already started research for my next book about the rise of money as a ‘product’. With bankruptcy looming, I feel very able to come to some interesting conclusions.

After that I want to look into the 2012 Olympics. I’m currently living in a new flat in the area between the main stadium and the VIP car park. I aim to stay here for the next 6 years and watch the circus unfold.

Thirdly, I have extensive media and performance experience. I appeared on Newsnight as a studio guest aged 19, have completed interviews for The Today Program, and The Independent as well as the enclosed piece from the Evening Standard. More recently, I’ve been working in film as an actor and extra.

Lastly, I’m very prepared to do stunts and presswork to publicise the book - In fact, I insist on it.