Ian Ayris

ianAs well as being the author of One Day in the Life of Jason Dean, Ian has forty short stories published online and in print. His debut novel — Abide With Me — was published in 2012 by Caffeine Nights Publishing, and its sequel — April Skies — is to be published in April 2016.

Ian is a qualified counsellor, a creative writing tutor and runs his own editing business.

At weekends he works in a care home for adults with learning difficulties and mental health issues, whilst also indulging in his lifelong passion for the Mighty Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club.

Ian lives in Harold Hill, Essex, with his girlfriend, Karen, his three children, Mollie, Charlie, and Summer, and two guinea pigs by the name of Sanchez and Bob.