Ian Loftus

Ian P Loftus is a writer and author based in the Lake District. His work explores grief, remembrance, philosophy and the questions that shape a meaningful life. After his son Dominic was killed by a drunk driver, Ian began writing through the shock, anger, guilt and enduring love that followed.

His memoir, Smiler: How Do You Stop the Memories from Fading?, is an honest account of grief without a map and the difficult work of rebuilding a life. Across his books and essays,

Ian writes with honesty, humanity and curiosity, preserving important memories while encouraging readers to question, reflect and grow.