Author of "The Blood Farm" series. A relative latecomer to writing, J.J.Y. Sharpe has worked as a removals man, stable lad, egg factory worker, TEFL teacher and translator. Luckily you're never too old to start! His ambitions include being a champion at lawn bowls, and making enough of a success at writing to give up the day job. A native Scot, he has spent many years "in exile" in England, as well as Ukraine, Russia and Spain. And yes, I've got a black dog.