About me

A review of my first novel...

"This is a lively read, with more than enough fantastical inventions and

thrilling cliffhangers to keep children turning the pages; just don't expect impressionable readers ever to settle for a proper job in future."

Financial Times 2007

Four years ago I sold my London office and stepped back from my design business to write a children's trilogy. 200,000 words later, having 'got it off my chest' I've emerged, blinking into the sunlight to find that what I really want to do now is write copy as well as design, preferably as a creative director within a large, award-winning agency.

My CV and company website * (I recommend the portfolio-quick tour) demonstrate a wealth of award-winning design experience. What I also offer is the additional ability to write what the FT implies is exciting, persuasive text.

My other details:

Professional qualifications:

Elected Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers

Past member of D&AD

Member of the Society of Authors

Design Awards:

International Advertising Festival of New York - Gold & Silver

National Graphic Design Awards - Gold & Bronze

London International Advertising Awards - Gold

The Creativity in Direct Marketing Awards - Gold & Bronze

Graphic Design USA (DESI) Awards - Winner

Writing:

Intermittent copywriting for business clients

'Shipley Manor'- Faber July, 2007

'The Flying Fizzler' - Faber, July 2008

'Rise of the Rattler' - Faber, May 2009