Author from Lanarkshire who struggled with communication overcomes the odds to release two books

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The Lanarkshire author of a new novel is living proof that almost anything is possible if you put your mind to it.Ronin Flight is D.D.

Braithwaite’s second book and his first in the sci-fi genre, his previous work Ride or Die was a romantic drama set in Glasgow with a foxhunt as the background.Writing books can be a daunting task for anyone, but D.D. (Dary), who lives in Pather, has had more than writer’s block to contend with.

The 42-year-old has overcome dyslexia and the often misunderstood condition dyspraxia to release two books in the space of a few months.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Dary has a third book in the pipeline and is an inspiration to others who are considering writing novels of their own but have doubts over their writing ability for whatever reason.The former St Ignatius and St Aidan’s pupil told Lanarkshire Live: “I struggled at school with dyspraxia and still struggle even now with it. "Not a lot of people understand it. "It has similar symptoms to autism and OCD, and it has caused me problems throughout my life with talking to people.“Even now I have problems communicating with people so writing and being creative is a way to express my thoughts."Writing is a release for me.