Darian Smith lives in Auckland, New Zealand with his wife (who also writes) and their Siamese cat (who doesn't). He has a degree in psychology and English, a Diploma of Counselling, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. Darian set up a free counselling service near his home, ran a private counselling practice for several years, and currently works with people living with neuromuscular conditions such as muscular dystrophy. He has won prizes for short stories and a novel and been a finalist for the Sir Julius Vogel Award three times. For more information about Darian an...