Previously a teacher for 12 years teaching both English and ICT in secondary schools across the UK Justin Arnold has been writing full-time since 2006, since when he has written extensively, both under his own name and as a ghostwriter. He also visits schools delivering writing workshops. Justin is native to the UK, being able to trace his ancestors back to Warinus de la Strode who fought in the Battle of Hastings (on the winning side). He has one son, plays the tin whistle and lives in Yorkshire.