Keith Frederick Broad

Born, Peckham, England, August 7, 1950

At the tender age of five, I was ripped from my comfy British homeland and dragged into Canada (Hamilton, Ontario), by my parents during a frigid January 1956 

Following my father's dream, I moved to Vancouver, B.C. January 1971

Following my own dream, I now live in Annieville, North Delta, British Columbia, Canada

• Began writing 1974, drawing in 1956 , drawing in earnest 1993, carved first sculpture in 1994. 
• Academic Artistic Training:   Currently enrolled in the School of Life.

• Iinterview and photograph artists and write the monthly article for the Squamish Public Library Foyer Art Gallery, published by the Squamish Chief, entertainment section.

• Created Smashing Homes!, a bi-monthly article for the Squamish Chief — articles about buying, selling, and fixing up homes.

• Created and drew a cartoon panel called Hardhats for BC Builder magazine. 

• Wrote, illustrated and published Peregrine’s Christmas Adventure, Book 1 of The Pottontot Chronicles, a 21,000 word children’s fiction chapter book.

• Wrote, A Home for the Pottontots, Book 2 of The Pottontot Chronicles, a 27,000 word sequel.

• Wrote and illustrated, My Name is Margaret!, a children’s picture book.

• Published by The Royal BC Museum, Free Spirit: Sories of You, Me & BC, 'Paul George'. 

• Currently writing an adult fiction novel, OUR FATHER and Book 3 of the Pottontot Chronicles.