I am the writer, co-writer or ghost of 21 non-fiction books. One title was self-published for the high street through 22five Publishing Ltd, a company set up with co-writer Jennifer Wiley. With other titles I have been directly commissioned by authors or publishers, while for others, I have developed ideas thanks to the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency. Every title I have worked on has received national media exposure.
The Confession 
Maike Mullenders was just 21 when police broke the devastating news her father had taken his own life. Not only that, but he also left behind a handwritten confession suggesting that he had been ‘physically inappropriate with my daughter’ – something she had no memory of. Maike spent the next twenty years trying to uncover the truth. Had he, or hadn’t he? This is Maike’s remarkable journey to hope and peace after her father’s chilling final message pushed her to the brink of insanity.
Published by Mirror Books in June 2023.
Bite Club 
Packed with dramatic and inspiring accounts from survivors of some of the most dramatic animal attacks worldwide, Bite Club explores the impact such attacks have on the victims and the wider human psyche. After John Blake approached with the initial concept, I researched and approached survivors to hear their stories.
Published by Ad Lib in May 2023.
Bird 
Aviator Tracey Curtis-Taylor describes her three epic journeys in a vintage biplane and tells how she cheated death twice in the course of her remarkable life. After being introduced by Andrew Lownie, I developed a proposal for Tracey, which was acquired by Mirror Books and published in March 2023.
India Uniform Nine 
Former Customs investigator Mark Perlstrom charts his career chasing drug smugglers and money launderers. Published by Icon after an initial contact through Andrew Lownie and Kris Hollington.
Son of Escobar: First Born 
Commissioned by John Blake, of Ad Lib publishers, to ghost the incredible memoir of Phillip Witcomb, aka Roberto Sendoya Escobar, the first born son of the most notorious criminal the world has ever known … Pablo Escobar.
The Bad Room 
The staggering true story of a girl subjected to physical and mental torture by the foster carer who was supposed to look after her. Inspired by Collette Elliott’s book Unforgivable, Jade Kelly me after approaching Collette for advice on how to tell her story. Sold to Harper Element via Andrew Lownie.
Into The Bear Pit
The autobiography of former Rangers owner Craig Whyte became an instant Amazon #1 bestseller on its release.
‘incendiary … packed full of explosive revelations’ – Herald
‘deliciously indiscreet’ – Scotsman
‘entertaining’ – Telegraph
Against My Will
Sophie Crockett’s harrowing but powerful story of how she was groomed, abused and controlled by a manipulative and violent bully was developed after Sophie got in touch looking for a ghostwriter. I developed a proposal and it was sold to Harper Element via Andrew Lownie.
Barrie 
Commissioned by Hodder to help complete the manuscript. Worked with the author Sean Laidlaw and delivered the last five chapters on his heartwarming story of how a rescue dog in Syria helped the former bomb disposal expert overcome PTSD.
Hope And A Hockey Stick
Sam Quek played a starring role in Team GB’s inspiring gold medal triumph in the women’s hockey at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Her rise to the top was anything but easy as she overcame adversity to reach the top of her sport. Commissioned by Sam and White Owl to ghost her remarkable story, which was longlisted for 2019 Autobiography of the Year Award at The Telegraph Sports Book Awards.
Say Goodnight JV
Commissioned by publisher John Blake to ghost the memoir of former snooker star and commentator John Virgo. Published November 2017.
Dark Destroyer: Nigel Benn
Commissioned by the publisher John Blake to work with former world boxing champ Nigel on an updated edition of his autobiography. Provided five new chapters for the 2017 edition.
Hot Right Now: The Definitive Biography of Rita Ora
Written and published with Jennifer Wiley, co-founder of 22five Publishing Ltd. Our book on the chart-topping singer and X Factor judge received a front-page two-day serialisation in The Sun, generating widespread coverage.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Right-Now-Definitive-Biography
Calvin Harris: The $100 Million DJ
Commissioned by Black & White Publishing to write the first biography of Scottish musician-producer-turned-DJ Calvin Harris who has risen to become one of the most successful chart stars in the world. Nationwide coverage came with a serialisation in The Sun.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Calvin-Harris
Unforgivable 
For years, Collette Elliott’s only outlet from her mother’s violence was writing down experiences, however traumatic. After a landmark case against social workers who failed to protect her she contacted Talk to the Press who put her in touch. Rights were sold directly to Penguin and Collette’s remarkable story was published in April 2014. Serialised in the Sunday Times, the book was a top ten bestseller and has sold 30,000 copies.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unforgivable-Collette-Elliott
True Lies
Initial contact with Ross Slater came through Talk to the Press agency. After I developed the proposal, the idea was sold to John Blake by the Andrew Lownie Press Agency. It was published in March 2014 and was serialised by the Sunday People.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Lies-Ross- Slater/
Crossing the Line
After an initial introduction through Talk to the Press, I developed the proposal and sold direct to Mainstream Publishing. On publication, in May 2013, serialisation was sold to The Sun newspaper.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crossing-Line-Losing-Undercover-ebook
Wish I Was There
After interviewing Emily for the News of the World, I worked with her to develop a proposal for her memoirs, which were sold to John Blake Publishing through the Andrew Lownie Literary Agency. After publication, in May 2013, extracts appeared in the Mail on Sunday’s Event magazine and I conducted an interview with Emily that appeared in the Sunday People.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wish-Was-There-Cinema
The Laundry Man
Commissioned directly by Viking to ghost write the astonishing story of Kenneth Rijock, a Miami-based money launderer. On publication, in July 2012, an extract was placed in the Mail on Sunday’s magazine.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Laundry-Man
Leonardo DiCaprio: The Biography
Commissioned directly by John Blake Publishing to write a biography of an actor enjoying a golden period in his career, Following publication in April 2012, an extract appeared in The Sun. Foreign rights have been sold in France, Poland and China.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leonardo-DiCaprio-The-Biography
A Stone in My Shoe: The Caroline Macdonald Story
Worked with Caroline Macdonald to develop a proposal for her life story, which was sold directly to Lipstick Publishing. On publication, in May 2006, the book received publicity through a two-part serialisation in the News of the World.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-My-Shoe