My passions are travel and music, and my tastes in both are broad. I regularly publish ebooks on these subjects.

I prefer the lighthearted, sceptical approach - to everything, not just the writing.

I prefer to be guided by faith rather than political ideology. The farce of the global economy since 2008 has shown how useless the latter has turned out to be. But I must admit I do like the idea of a special tax for bankers, cowboy builders, footballers and media tarts.

I'm also committed to lifelong learning. There are always gaps that want filling.

More of a cat person than a dog person I think, but I will happily work with either or both. (Especially for money :-))

Work background is in journalism/PR and education (learning support and 121 private tuition). Open to serious job offers.

Enjoy a fair pub quiz (no celebrity dum-dum questions) and a good meal out.