Inveran, Scotland, United Kingdom
Experienced journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the newspaper industry. Author of fiction and non-fiction books, including the award-winning 'Lennon Bermuda' and 'The Bird at the End of Time'. As a journalist, skilled in investigative reporting, storytelling, news writing, headline writing, proofreading, page layout, subbing, and web content management. Strong media professional with a diploma focused in journalism, and journalism college education in the UK and US.
Freelance writing, journalism, and sub-editing. Author of 'The Bird at the End of Time', a novella that was a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the IAN Book of the Year Awards. A screenplay of the novella was a semi-finalist in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards and a quarter-finalist in another three screenwriting competitions. Additionally, a screenplay of the novel 'Dolphin Girl' for the BBC Writers: Open Call 2025-26 finished in the top 2.4% of the 5,727 eligible submissions, reaching a full read in stage three.
Reporter covering various beats during 16 years at Bermuda's daily newspaper, including news, business, features and sport. Worked as a desk sub-editor for six years, and as assistant business editor for four years.
News, features and business reporter, including five years as chief reporter of district office in Poole.
THE BASINGSTOKE GAZETTE (Hampshire): News, features and sports reporter from 1996 to 1998 at the twice-weekly Gazette, and chief reporter at the Winchester Extra.
Producing bilingual publications and promotional materials.