Hi I’m Brian, I write exciting adventure books for young people
Oh, and I also run writing workshops for keen young writers, maybe that’s you.

If you’ve stumbled across this website by accident, my apologies, I’m sure you have more interesting places to go. But if you’ve come here to find out more about me, my books or my workshops then welcome!

In latest news, my new book 'Spider Games - In the City of Spies' will be released by Bateman Books in early 2026. This is the book I have spent a year in Berlin writing and was heavily influenced by my experiences there. Thanks again to Creative New Zealand for funding the writing residency that made this novel possible.



In other news, I was humbled to be once again shortlisted for the prestigious Ngaio Marsh awards, for 'Katipo Joe: Wolf's Lair'. The winner, announced on August 28th, was 'Miracle' by Jennifer Lane. Congratulations Jennifer, and all the other shortlisted books.




To find out more about me and my books simply choose something from the menu at the top. If you’re not sure what to do, why not check out these silly pics of me.