Bradley Conrad Jr.

As a former rower, ultra-marathon runner and cyclist, I try to bring in as many real and imagined experiences as possible to life to engross my reader in a world that not everyone gets to be a part of or understand.

For me, rowing isn't just a sport: it's a lifestyle and a whole world of its own which can be fairly hard to access. I lived in London for ten years along the River Thames and was a member of a whole load of Boat Clubs during my time on the water.

I like to tell stories about relationships, friendships and groups of people who find themselves falling in love, spending time together and building bonds and friendships that last for decades. Some parts are imagined and I have changed details, including rowing clubs and people's names, but many of the experiences are real.

Not all of my days were fueled by champagne at fancy bars; I also spent my time working in the non-profit industry while doing my master's degree. It was a busy period of my life, but London proved to be more welcoming and varied than anyone could imagine.

Enjoy my work. Enjoy my world!