Thought i had finished, when i looked at Q32 English Author who relocated to the US in 1979 and started writing novels because he was unable to get a work permit. I had the answer Leslie Charteris, but the letters are 7 & 8 Any help appreciated
Bernard Cornwell ?
I found the following under his wikipedia entry
He married an American, Judy, in 1980 and relocated to the U.S.. Unable to get a Green Card, he started writing novels, as this did not require a work permit.