A humorous fictionalised account based on the author, Hornchurch author Chris Bastin’s many years as an unwitting therapist and witness to many colourful passengers.

Inspired by the author’s own work and personal experiences, Busy This Evening? presents a humorous and often tongue-in-cheek insight into the life of a London minicab driver, through the eyes of the sincere and endearing Thomas Buckley.

This dip-in style fictional book covers many aspects of the job, such as minicab etiquette and notable passenger encounters, but also shares Buck’s innermost thoughts and his amusing insights into situations, people and relationships as he goes about his daily business, and is complete with a smattering of his favourite jokes along the way.

Readers will find it easy to relate to a great deal of the subject matter in Busy This Evening? It is an amusing, uplifting and original read that will make them not only see minicab drivers in a whole new light – but life itself.

Chris Bastin has held a range of positions in construction, social care and theatre, and now works as a London minicab driver. He has a degree in Psychology, lives in Essex and is married with four children. Chris has a keen interest in comedy and has performed in several amateur comedy events over the years. Making people laugh is one of his greatest joys, and he sincerely hopes to achieve this with his first book, Busy This Evening?

Chris says, “A number of my passengers over the years have encouraged me to pen my experiences as a London minicab driver. So I finally took up the challenge, and look forward to surprising them with a copy on our next trip together.”

Publication Date: 28/07/2023

ISBN: 9781915853035

Price: £8.99