'If something is calling you, an urge that overrides everything else, then you have to go with your heart, otherwise you might just spend the rest of your days wondering "what if ? " Remember what I've always said to you, son: follow your dreams.'
It is the summer of 1982 in a small County Durham town. Eighteen year old Dom Blackburn, inspired by the words of his dying grandfather, unexpectedly turns his back on a career in the navy to pursue his ambition of becoming a pop singer. As he begins his journey, Dom finds the road to fame and fortune to be a rocky one littered with countless obstacles: a disapproving father, rival bands, a local gangster, and warring bandmates all prove problematic and threaten to derail his dream.
A Solid Bond In Your Heart, with its themes of love, friendship, loyalty, hope and desire is an emotional rollercoaster ride packed with laughter, drama, humour and pathos.

Paul Dixon was born in Washington, Tyne and Wear. He currently lives and works in County Durham with his wife and two children.