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Liz Coward is a published author and produced scriptwriter I’m a published author and produced scriptwriter with over 15 years of writing experience. One of my passions is World War Two history and I co-wrote the acclaimed Blood and Bandages – fighting for life in the RAMC Field Ambulance 1940-1946 with WW2, veteran William Earl.

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I’m currently having fun creating an original TV series with Triality Productions and writing non-fiction articles for Asia Media Centre.

It is with great sadness that I announce that William Earl passed away peacefully on 11th March 2022. He was 106 years old. Here’s a personal tribute to my good friend.

Blood and Bandages

‘This is not big history, but the humble account of a medic who fought for his country with bandages not bullets… it needs to be on your bookshelf.’
Peter Craddick-Adams, historian, author, broadcaster and journalist

‘For the most part, it is often a pleasure to be asked to do a review but it is not often that it feels like an honour and a privilege. Blood and Bandages is such a book.’
David Matthews, Society of Women’s Writer’s and Journalists

‘A ‘full story,’ factual yet interspersed with the human element that evokes the raw emotion both on and off the battlefield. This is far more than just a ‘military’ history.’
Rob McIntosh, Museum of Military Medicine

‘Superb account of William Earl’s career as a Nursing Orderly in various WW2 campaigns.’
Books Monthly

‘The account of a remarkable man, superbly written by Liz Coward.’
Peter Finch, radio presenter and producer

‘Liz Coward and William Earl take the reader on an unforgettable journey and I was quite bereft when the book came to an end.’
Dr Penny Starns, historian and author

‘This meticulously researched and well-written book provides a rare insight into the role of RAMC medical orderlies whose work saved so many lives in the Second World War.’
John Broom, historian and author

‘Through his unflinching memories, Earl reveals moments of understated courage and comradery, laying bare his lowest moments, his rumination on the terrible cost of war, and the pain of being separated from his young wife.’
James Hoare, freelance writer and historian

What makes us human?

I am also a passionate advocate of the rights and respect due to those with physical or mental impairments. In 2012, I published a series of blogs on disability. As a result, I was proud to be commissioned by Alison Lapper MBE to co-author her contribution to the BBC Radio Two series, What makes us human?

Read it here.

‘I have been visiting a client in Bath this morning and on the way back listened to the Radio 2 broadcast by Jeremy Vine. The guest speaker was Alison Lapper and the subject matter was “what makes us human”. I had never heard of Alison Lapper before but she managed in 10 minutes to connect with me and many others…’
– Barrie Jenkins, Radio 2 listener and blogger.

‘My editor and I both love this. You’ve fulfilled the brief wonderfully. Thank you.’
– Priya Shah, Producer, Jeremy Vine Show, BBC Radio 2.