The Fingal Bay resident is on the cusp of releasing his fourth book, Oysterman, written about the Port Stephens oyster industry "back in the day", and already has a manic schedule ahead of him to promote it.

On October 18, Mr Clarke will launch Oysterman at the Karuah RSL to 300 guests followed by the Oyster and Timber Festival in the town the following day.

"The launch is to celebrate the past and the future [of the industry]," Mr Clarke said.

"I want to include the pioneer oyster families who shaped the oyster industry and acknowledge the efforts of the Worimi people who were a very significant part in the workforce."

At the festival on the Saturday Mr Clarke will be joined by Wally Latimore who will be selling 100 of his handmade oyster knives, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The "circus" will roll into Tea Gardens on October 20 where, from 10am, at the pub, Mr Clarke will give a presentation.

The following Thursday, at 2pm, he will present to the Lemon Tree Passage Historical Society.

"It has just taken off," Mr Clarke said.

"I'm supposed to be retired, but one of the most exciting things for me is all my books are now being sold nationally through the ABC shop.

"It's very very hard to get your book in their shop but because I do segments on their radio shows, they picked them up."

Mr Clarke's enthusiasm for Port Stephens has shone through his weekly radio segments.

It is that enthusiasm which has seen his interview with the ABC's Richard Fidler added to the radio hosts end of year release.

"It will get Port Stephens great recognition," Mr Clarke said.