Writing is a big part of Gavin's life and has been since he first envisioned a fantasy novel called Alba Lands when he was a teenager. Having now completed two books from the trilogy he is working on the last. During this, he competed a Masters Degree in Literature from Glasgow Uni. specializing in European Literature, mainly Scottish. And taught English in Russia and Spain. Now, he is spending most of his ink on Alba Lands as well as Stories that Shocked the World, a web-site about such.

An expert in all things fantasy and sci-fi, including fantasy video games, his favorites include Elder Scrolls, Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect. Otherwise, healthy addictions to Counterstrike:GO and Championship Manager 01/02.

He states writing is like playing games in many ways, the feeling you get when you nail a sentence or tie up loose ends is akin to beating a tricky boss.