Born and bred on an island state, I write about the land, sea, sky and people. I’m fascinated by the human condition, mad on anything that floats or flies, and passionate about the beauty and value of true wilderness.

I’m into writing character-driven dramas and my stories are most often thrillers. Thrillers with depth, that is. I love plots that dig into living in this crazy modern world and characters who explore what it means to be human. I enjoy a meaty theme or two and I sometimes weave contemporary issues through my stories. 

I’ve had a varied career as an educator and learning designer, a specialist in the aviation industry, and as an aerial and landscape photographer. I’ve owned and managed quite a few businesses, and worked as a senior manager at universities and in government where I was an anti-corruption specialist.

In my spare time I crew on racing sailboats and I take to the sky in aircraft and simulators (which I also build) whenever I can. 

I live in Tasmania, Australia with my wife and extended family, plus two dogs, a cat, and three chickens.