Peter J Merrigan was born in Northern Ireland and became interested in writing from an early age. He was first published at the age of 17. He went on to study a Bachelor of Arts in Writing at university in London. He has worked in advertising and marketing for almost 20 years and now freelances as a copy writer. Peter returned to Ireland in 2016 where he now lives with his partner. His latest novel, STONE FORGED, is his second venture into historical fiction, following on from STONE HEART, set in ancient Ireland in a time of Celtic warriors. He is now working on the AILIGH WARS SAGA.