Greater Oxford Area
Author of seven books. My latest, published October 2021, is Phenomenon: the authorised biography of the record-breaking racehorse trainer Mark Johnston (Published by Welbeck). Also author of the best-selling: The Sure Thing: The Greatest Coup in Horse Racing History (Published by Century/Penguin Random House) in 2014 and in paperback by Arrow/Penguin Random House in 2015. Tells the story of Irish gambler-trainer Barney Curley's audacious attempts to take on the bookies and win. Have also collaborated with Olympians Sir Ben Ainslie on his autobiography, Close to the Wind (Yellow Jersey, Random House), and Sir Steve Redgrave on his life-story, A Golden Age (BBC Books). For all book queries, please contact: Melanie Michael-Greer, Lead Agent, Michael Greer Literary Agency 0207 735 4890 / 0777 592 0885 As a journalist, my specialist subjects covered include: horse racing, football, Olympic sports. Have written for many publications, including The Daily Mail (staff sports feature-writer) The Sunday Times, The Independent on Sunday (football correspondent and chief sports writer), The Racing Post. Currently write interviews for Racing Ahead. Other background: Was Secretary of the Sports Journalists' Association (2016-2020). Was acting secretary of the British Association of Journalists, November 2013 - May 2015. Worked on a number of cases on behalf of members, primarily involving employment issues, in conjunction with barristers from Outer Temple Chambers. see less
Columnist & interviewer of major sports personalities. Events covered include 2006 World Cup, 2005 Ashes Series, and Athens Olympics