Ben Nuttall-Smith taught Music, Theatre, Art, and Language until he retired in 1991. He now lives in White Rock, near Vancouver B.C.
Past President of the Federation of British Columbia Writers, Ben’s poems and short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies and online publications. Ben’s major publications from Rutherford Press – Qualicum Beach, B.C. include A memoir: Discovered in a Scream, (2017), an historical novel: Mad God of the Toltecs, (2017), an illustrated biography of Fraser Valley homesteader and pioneer bush-pilot, Pat Carey – Flying With White Eagle, (2016), several books of poetry including: Crescent Beach Reflections, (2017), Margot – Love in the Golden Years (2019) dedicated to his lately deceased wife. Three illustrated children’s books: Henry Hamster Esquire (2018), Grandpa’s Homestead – Haiku (May 2021) and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish (November 2021). The Rawness of Time – Poetry, Commentary and Short Stories (January 2022).
A 115 page film script based on Mad God of the Toltecs placed as a Finalist in the Wiki Screenplay Contest November 2021. Seeking production.
Ben was the winner of The Surrey Board of Trade Special Achievement Award 2011 for work as a writer and for service to the writing community. He was also awarded an Honorary Life Membership by the Federation of British Columbia Writers, May 2013, “in recognition of extraordinary service and dedication to the ideal of Writers Helping Writers”.
Reading and sharing three illustrated children's books. – Henry Hamster Esquire, Grandpa’s Homestead – teaches children to write their own Haiku, and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish.
Dynamic Presentation for poets and authors. Exercises in clear speech and projection.
Reading and sharing three illustrated children's books. – Henry Hamster Esquire, Grandpa’s Homestead – teaches children to write their own Haiku, and Rhyming Fun With Billy and Trish.
Helping children to write and illustrate their own stories and poems.
