Born 1956 in Yorkshire.
Lives in Montrose, Scotland.
Married to Catriona; one son, Ben.

Publications
1997, Zaire, Dedalus.
1995, Fool's Pardon, Faber and Faber.
1993, Shoah, Faber and Faber.
1991, Pierrot, Faber and Faber.
1991, Criticism and Public Rationality, Routledge.

CV
Autumn 2000: started Fine Art degree at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee.

1985- Freelance writing.
1981-85: staff of Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship.
1978-84: Ph.D, Aberdeen.
1974-78: B.Sc in Geography, Aberdeen.
1967-74: Batley Grammar School, Yorkshire.