Author of the Grenshall Manor Chronicles, Russell A. Smith has enjoyed many an adventure both with pencil, paper and dice, and also in real life. Each has been a formative experience for him. A keen petrolhead, he has a long list of things he wants to drive, and the list grows longer every day. Russell has enjoyed a number of exciting roles so far, from editing newsletters and magazines, to time travelling, and portraying soldiers from Tudor times to the early 20th Century. These days Russell spends a lot of time on tour across the UK investigating various houses and even more drinking tea. As well as writing, he enjoys a semi-regular presence on the Brave New Words podcast. Russell is currently a pen for hire in the London area, though will happily travel for further adventures wherever possible,