What's the story behind your latest book?
The Hat Club was inspired by my interest in both the potential of 3D printing and the often scary possibilities suggested by the Internet of Things. The main settings and characters were inspired by my own experiences, first as a programmer working for a large aerospace corporation in Los Angeles and more recently as a resident of the city of Sheffield. As the world is becoming a more and more depressing place, I try to incorporate satire, escape, and new possibilities in my fiction, which I hope I've done in The Hat Club.
When did you first start writing?
I first started writing as soon as I could read, which was at the age of 4. My initial efforts were all works of fiction, mostly short stories about cats, although there was one longer feline saga that I worked on for a few weeks. Needless to say I've branched out a bit.
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