Born in Bromsgrove in May 1977, Ian was raised in the heart of the country by his Father, a Company Director, and his Mother, a Secondary School Teacher.  Whilst not really enjoying school he left, at 18, with surprisingly good results.  Opting for a career in the business to business world, he continued relevant academic study alongside a successful career. This took many forms, including external sales, culminating in becoming a highly respected Operations Manager by the age of 26. 

During this time, he also married and became a parent.  However in August 2005 Ian was widowed and left with some very difficult choices.  He decided that a return to full time work was not the best thing for him or his young son.  Instead, he took full time responsibility for his son and started to rebuild their lives without his wonderful wife and child’s dedicated Mother. 

The new start included some very different and new experiences for Ian.  Being a man in the predominantly female world of child rearing has its obvious positives and negatives, but overall Ian always thought it would be something he could do well and still enjoy.  Whilst being a full-time ‘Daddy’ he has also relocated to a picturesque village and is building his own home. 

He now strives to combine being a good father and single parent with a successful career in writing.  Specialising in parenting features from a full time dad's perspective he lists his writing interests as limitless. His writing aspirations include novels, childrens books, comedy and TV drama. 

He’s a keen sportsman, still an active member of a local hockey team.  Occasionally he enjoys playing and watching golf, cricket, football, skiing and watersports.  However a great deal of his time is taken by enjoying new experiences with his son Max, which Ian describes as 

'Why life is still very good'