A lighthearted book that aims to share inspiring cancer stories and connect those living with the disease has been penned by Essex-based author Brenda Burling. The writer of both fiction and non-fiction, who grew up in Stansted and went to school at the former Margaret Dane School (now Birchwood High) has just launched her seventh book, Cancer Quips, published by Matthew James Publishing. Her new book of short stories from men and women from across the UK who have experienced cancer has been curated into an easy-to-read collection. It reworks many of the inspiring stories that were originally …