Peter started writing stories, scribbled in Biro in exercise books, while a schoolboy at Enfield Grammar. Studying Maths and Physics A levels didn’t work out and he joined a local company as a management trainee, while changing tack to study economics at night school. Looking for excitement he traveled across Europe on a Triumph Motorcycle, before returning to education at Middlesex University where he graduated with a degree in Humanities. then spent time working with the Students Union and editing the Student magazine, “Mouthpiece.” He moved into magazine publishing, working in Sales and later in Publishing Management. After 20 years working in magazines, Peter set up his own company providing publishing services and organising business events. In 2012 the company switched direction to concentrate on organising mass participation running events, including the highly successful Hampton Court Half Marathon and Kingston race events.

Outside of writing Peter has always been active in outdoor sports including rock climbing, windsurfing, sailing and running. He has completed 27 marathons and many shorter distance races. as well as over 650 parkruns., and is an active member of The Stragglers Running Club..

​Peter lives with his wife Stella and their dog, a miniature schnauzer called Harry. They have has three grown up children, Alex, Victoria and Olivia. Since 2023 he has been semi retired, taking advantage of reduced work pressure to devote time to writing. In 2025 he published his first novel, Piscium. Further manuscripts are near completion and he intends to publish a second title shortly!

Peter says, ‘Wherever I go I find stories waiting to be told. People in the street inspire curiosity. Where are they going, what are they thinking? And then there is always the what if. Writing is my way of exploring the ideas that spring to mind.