Daniel was born in County Durham where he still lives with his partner and her family. He has worked for the Royal Mail delivering post and as a learner support worker. He also taught English for a time at the University of Shandong in China. Daniel currently plays the organ in a couple of churches. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and his Master’s dissertation covered a study of the secular activities of Christian churches. His interest in writing stems from a curiosity about people and what seems absurd depending on your point of view. This interest has been fed by lose involvement in many local bodies over a long period of time.