Born in Shropshire, educated at the local Grammar School and subsequently graduated in Geology from London University, Michael Riding spent 5 years as a teacher of Science whilst running an instrumentation company. In 2008 he left teaching to work full time in business as Managing Director. Married to Karen and father of Oliver and John, Callum McBride is Michael's first childrens' book based on the stories he told his children and their friends whilst on holiday on the Isle of Mull.