I was raised in outback Australia, where I grew up on a farm with cattle, pigs, and siblings—who were just as wild. I fell in love with novels as they offered unlimited adventures at the turn of a page. After finishing school, I traded fields for distant countries, joining the army and embarking on a journey that took me around the world.​

My foray into writing wasn’t a sudden leap, but a gradual shift that began with scribbles that evolved into my debut novel, The Traitor in the Trees. While I jokingly say my writing career started with struggling to spell his own name at fifteen, the truth is, the seeds of storytelling were planted long before then, in the dusty paddocks of my childhood.​

Seventeen years in the army taught me more than just discipline; it opened my eyes to the wonderful cultures and experiences that shape our world. Now, having switched the uniform for a writer’s desk, my focus is on writing stories that capture the essence of my travels and the diverse beauty of the places I've seen. I hope to bring a piece of the world to my readers, encouraging a curiosity and appreciation for the cultures that enrich our planet.