Born in John Betjemanâs Metroland suburb of Pinner
Educated at St. Nicholas Grammar School
Failed maths âOâ Level 3 times
A career spent as a copywriter in advertising agenciesâ¦
â¦followed by 5 years working as a gardener
Keen interest in 20th century art, red wine and sport
Scored try in rugby match played in HM Maximum security prison
(not as an inmate!)
Lived in New Zealand for 9 years
Two daughters
First novel The Good Man's Daughter published 2011
Lives in Devon
