Born and bred on an island state, I write about the land, sea, sky and people. I’m fascinated by the human condition, crazy on anything that floats or flies, and passionate about the beauty and value of true wilderness.
I’m into writing character-based dramas, thrillers with depth, and stories that dig deep into what it means to be human. I enjoy a meaty theme or two, and I subtly weave contemporary issues into my books when it suits.
When I’m not writing, I earn a living as an education consultant, specialist in the aviation industry, and aerial and landscape photographer. In previous lives I’ve been a senior manager in the public sector and an educational leader in the university sector.
In my spare time I’m a keen sailor and I take to the sky in aircraft whenever I can. I obtained my pilot licence at age seventeen, and later celebrated my forties by building a full-size 737 flight simulator in my garage.
I live in Tasmania, Australia with my wife, and extended family.
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“Getting lost, letting go, taking the journey ... there's nothing better than a truly great read.”
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I support local bookstores
I’m passionate about the importance of local and independent bookstores and their long-term survival. There’s still a significant place for bricks-and-mortar bookstores in every town and city. If you’re after a print version of one of my books, I recommend you drop in or contact your local bookstore and ask for a copy.
Australian stores selling my books
These stores have / are stocking my books. Stock availability will vary.
TASMANIA – SOUTH
- The Hobart Bookshop, Salamanca
- Fullers Bookshop, Hobart CBD
- Sorell Newsagency, Sorell Nextra New Town Newsagency, New Town Plaza
TASMANIA – NORTH
- Petrarch’s Bookshop, Launceston CBD
- Just Tassie Books, Campbell Town
- The Book Cellar, Campbell Town
- Longford Newsagency, Longford
- NewsXpress Newstead, Newstead
- NewsXpress Mowbray, Mowbray
- Seppenfelts Emporium Gifts & Books, Deloraine
TASMANIA – NORTH-WEST
- Devonport Bookshop, Devonport Mall
- Not Just Books, Burnie
- Window on the World Book Lounge, Ulverstone
- Wynyard Newsagency, Wynyard
VICTORIA – MELBOURNE
- Readings, Lygon Street, Carlton
Support your local bookstore
I sell my books online too
I’m passionate about the importance of local and independent bookstores and their long-term survival. There’s still a significant place for bricks-and-mortar bookstores in every town and city. If you’re after a print version of one of my books, I recommend you drop in or contact your local bookstore and ask for a copy.
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Check out what I’m reading and my book reviews on goodreads.com
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I’m a photographer (in another life!) – check out my images at clickedbynicphotography.com