S. J. Arnott is a UK writer, born abroad, who now lives in East Anglia. He’s worked as a freelance feature writer and magazine editor, and has had writing jobs in television and radio. His favourite historical authors include George MacDonald Fraser (Flashman), C. S. Forester (Hornblower), Patrick O'Brian (Aubrey-Maturin), Bernard Cornwell (Sharpe), Alfred Duggan and Mary Renault. The author’s avatar is a shield design based on one mentioned in Leofric: Sword of the Angles – the emblem of Leofric’s father, Radulf of the Three Ships. You can find out more on his author website: www.sjarnott.com.