Born in Shropshire, England over 50 years ago I was variously a farmer, game warden, dog warden and Environmental Health Officer. After 20+ years in local government I set up my own trekking company in Nepal (which I subsequently quietly wound down after 9/11 and the Maoist problems). I still trek widely, having just returned from Patagonia in early 2006.

I started Cookinabook (about 4 years ago) which contrary to all normal business practices thrives on my haphazard management. I say haphazard, not because I don't know what I'm doing, but because it has grown like topsy. In 2005 we produced many thousands of books, calendars and cards. Not because I have a magnificent business plan or sales team but, in my opinion, because I deliver what I promise. I'm sure one day I'll get an order wrong (hey that's life) but when I do -well I'll put it right and have a laugh about it.

I now live and work in Dorset, England. I have a fast developing interest in photography (which comes in useful with the books sometimes) and examples of my work can be seen here.