A Glasgow-born pensioner has urged people to follow their dreams at any age after finding his book of short stories displayed in his local library.

William Brown, 67, was inspired to take up writing as a career after finding a talent for penning children’s stories and humorous poems in his retirement.

His book, Twice Last Night, is a compilation of fictional tales inspired by a life lived in and around Glasgow - from childhood adventures in Nitshill to lively conversations with strangers in pubs.

Glasgow Times: Pictured: William Brown at the Thornliebank libraryPictured: William Brown at the Thornliebank library (Image: newsquest)

He said: “I went to a school with kids from all over the place.

“Later I went on to work at a savings bank in Cowglen and then spent years in the civil service.

“It really opened my eyes to all of the different kinds of people there are in the world.

“Glasgow characters are full of life.”

A milestone achievement for the newly established author came recently as he visited the Thornliebank library to find a copy of his book in person.

He said: “It was an unreal experience to see my own work in the library.

“It’s sold a lot of copies already but it’s difficult to market as a first-time author.

“It would be great to see more support for local writers and I’d love to see the book in libraries across Glasgow.

“Really, I just want to be able to leave something behind for my children.”

Following the success of his first publication, William is considering trying his hand at writing a novel and has shared an inspirational message for anyone else who might need a push to pursue their passion.

He said: “I retired just a few years ago and decided to put a lot of effort into my books.

“I would say to others that nothing is impossible and that if you have something to give, then you should give it everything that you can.

“You’ve got to keep going and stay motivated, especially when there are so many stories to be told.”