Simon Gilmore was borne in 1953 in Southampton, England.
He spent his early years with his parents in Libya and Malaysia. The family returned to England in 1964 and Simon went to school in West Sussex, England.
During the 1970's he was a professional drummer in London and worked with some well known artists.
Simon also became a well respected international yachtsman and in 1998 he started his own company, Deep Blue International, which operates blue water yacht charters all over the world.
Simon's keen taste for travel and adventure and his vivid imagination led him into writing.
His first novel, "The Adventures of Mr Hawkins -The Golden Secret" is being enjoyed by people all around the world.
Film producers are evaluating the book to be made into a film series.
Simon is currently working on a new thriller. There will be more amazing adventure stories and thrillers to follow.