How John Stamp was inspired by grandson to write Snarky and Co
But a granddad and his grandson could not be closer in spirit thanks to a lockdown project. John Stamp started to write a bedtime story for his grandson Aubin in April as a way for them to stay connected and indulge in their shared sense of humour. What was originally intended as one short story has since become a published book about the 'crazy times we're living through'. John, who grew up in Stockton Heath and Woolston, said: "In early April, Aubin and I were chatting on Zoom and I said: 'I’ll send you a short story'. "I hadn’t quite worked out what it was going to be about y...