Born in London of Guyanese and Welsh descent, Gareth R. Miles was raised in Georgetown, Guyana, and has also lived in Venezuela, the USA, Brazil, and presently in Wales. He has degrees in Anthropology and Communications and has worked as a journalist, warehouse worker, community/labour organiser, supermarket cashier, care home assistant, volunteer English teacher and social researcher, amongst other occupations. His first novel "Soul Shakedown: A Metaphysical Adventure" is the fruit of his lifelong fascination with both SF/fantasy and Guyanese folklore, and is best read by candlelight during a power-cut under a humid tropical sky - but just sitting in your armchair will do. He's working on a sequel as well as on several other novels. He's also a hip hop/reggae MC, rapping as SKS de Arrowhead. His website is www.garethrmiles.com.