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Middlesbrough man, 84, takes up writing books in retirement to combat boredom
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Paul Law, an 84-year-old former teacher from Middlesbrough who writes under the pen name Freddy King Esquire, began writing books at the age of 81 after becoming bored in retirement. He has authored a fictional trilogy of historical spy thrillers based on his 1960s service as an RAF navigator during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and has recently completed a series of children's books. Law aims to inspire other older people to pursue their dreams and stay active.
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- Paul Law started writing books at age 81 to combat boredom in retirement, writing under the pen name Freddy King Esquire.
- He has written a trilogy of fictional historical spy thrillers based on his experiences as an RAF navigator during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
- The retired teacher, now 84 and living in Northallerton, has recently finished a series of children's books.
- Law hopes to encourage other older people to pursue their goals, stating that life is short and people should follow their dreams.