So. The salients... Manchester-based writer with an interest in books (obviously), movies, the arts, boxsets, all things sci-fi, superheroes; random nerdy bits of pop psychology, anthropology or philosophy; and of course his beloved home city of Manchester, England. Also, Brave New Words finalist. British Fantasy Award shortlistee, and author of Lost Gods and Pale Kings - ancient Africa/Middle East-inspired epic fantasies about betrayal, hidden mythologies and adolescent assassins.