Philippe Blenkiron was born in the Black Country and grew up in Shropshire. He holds an MA in Creative Writing from Keele University. His previous work can be found on Ink, Sweat and Tears, in anthologies by Offa's Press and New Writing Dundee, and squatting in various other online and print publications. He currently lives in Staffordshire with his partner, their black cat, and a ridiculous bull terrier.