I'm a husband and father of two. I am a former regular with 21 Engineer Regiment, the Royal Engineers, I'm a Stone Mason and have a level 2 FA coaching qualification. I have been writing in the fantasy genre for several years and self-published my first book in 2018. I have a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools, an FdSc in Law with Merit, a BSc with second class (upper division) in Law with Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies. I have a PGCE (incorporating the Diploma in Education and Training) from Plymouth University where I was placed at City College Plymouth teaching units from the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services (QCF). I have a wide range of skills and experience including being a self-employed business owner for 20 years in landscaping, stone masonry and car valet, a Youth Development Officer with Foxhole United FC, Manager of football teams from u8 to adult spanning 12 years , Captain of Stoke Gabriel Sunday CC.