David Thomas-Stone

David was born and brought up in North London, England, which may explain a lot of things. A lack of academic prowess meant he left education without the weight of expectation that comes with too many qualifications.

However books of all types were a passion. David enjoyed writing stories, radio scripts, song lyrics and even created two thirds of a musical libretto (although without the music, so technically it was two thirds of half a musical). Since finding a musical collaborator proved fruitless, the libretto was never finished and was eventually consigned to the wastepaper bin. In doing so, David did his bit for musical theatre.

He served in the British Army, passing the Airborne Force’s famed P Company in the Reserves, before joining the Regular Army. David still has a tank driving licence, should that ever come in handy. Public service followed, where he gained a variety of qualifications in property inspections, IT stuff and training.

David wrote his first full novel way back in the nineties, called ‘The Sons Of Ra’. In common with first novels everywhere, it gained rejections like badges of honour. To be fair, it now reads very much like a rough first draft. However, it’s unlikely to ever see the light of day as stories involving Egyptian myths and mummies is a saturated market.

He has lived half his life in Norfolk, England. There he spends time at his computer with a mug of coffee, wondering why the characters in his head won’t do what they’re told.

‘The Witch, the Monk, and the IT Guy’ is David’s debut novel, with the second instalment in the pipeline and some shorter tales to follow.