I grew up in London, and then went to Oxford University to study English. A rather shaky career in TV followed. It was lots of fun - the people were either brilliant - or brilliantly awful. Either way, it made for an interesting life! However, I wasn't very good at producing or presenting, and secretly wanted to write instead. So that's what I'm now trying to do. 'The Flood' is intended as a companion piece to a series of full-length mysteries featuring Tess and Miller. The first of these novels, 'Death at Daytime' is now available as an e-book. Writing about Tess and Miller, I've got very fond of them - despite (or because of) their bad behaviour, amicable sparring and love of corn snacks. I'm already a good way through a second novel, and hope to publish another free short in weeks to come - so keep an eye out!