Born in England, resident in Australia, Chris Barker has been an educator in schools and universities in the UK and Australia. He has published seven non-fiction books including 'Cultural Studies: Theory and Practise' and 'The Hearts of Men'. He writes fiction between stints in the garden, where he grows vegetables and looks after chickens. He has published short stories in the UK, Australia and the USA. His novel 'Hungry Ghosts' will be published by The Book Guild in March 2024.