AUTHOR, A UK PATRON OF READING, READING & WRITING MOTIVATOR & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER .A professional author, and a UK Patron of Reading, he actively promotes the importance of reading, literacy and creative writing by visiting primary and secondary schools, colleges, libraries and literary events in the U.K. delivering his acclaimed, interactive, motivational and inspiring sessions designed to excite and energise young people’s imagination and interest in the power of words. His talks to all audiences including adults, give a humorous and informative view of an author’s journey, including a wealth of useful and practical information to inspire any would-be or practicing writer.

He has been touring the UK since 2010 taking in venues across the South West, South East, Midlands, London, and the Home Counties, featuring on BBC Radio programmes, and appearing at events including, Appledore Book Festival, Penzance Literary Festival, Furness Litfest, Berkshire Book Awards, Wessex Amazing Book Award, Sherborne Literary Festival, Swindon Youth Festival of Literature, The Concorde Book Award, The Earl’s Court Literacy Festival, Wells Festival of Literature Schools Programme and The Frome Festival. Joffre has now made more than 1500 appearances with return visits being requested regularly. *Sessions for Key Stage 2, Secondary, College and post 16 groups. *Supports the role and development of libraries, particularly in education. Specialties: *Reading motivator - Delivering inspiring and motivational sessions and workshops to children and students. Promoting the importance of reading and literacy. *Teacher training sessions focusing on techniques to motivate and inspire pupils with the power of words.

Author of the hugely popular 'Frog' fantasy adventure series - Frog. 2010 Frog and the Sandspiders of Aridian. 2012 Frog and the Tree of Spells. 2016 EARTHLAND, a stand alone dystopian novel for teenagers and young adults.2017 Aura Boy, an individual adventure novel aimed at middle grade readers and above. 2023