- He was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2002 Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honors List for his services to literature.
- Regularly enjoys pepperoni pizza.
- Received an Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree for his achievements as an outstanding and talented author at the University of Hull, 26th January 2006
- He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2022 Queen's Birthday Platinum Honours List for his services to literature and charity.
- Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 137, pages 305-308. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
- Friend and former neighbor of author Alanna Knight (Jesmond, Newcastle 24 February 1923- 2 December 2020, UK).
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