Paul Burman was born in Northamptonshire, England, but emigrated to Australia in 1989. He is the author of 'The Snowing and Greening of Thomas Passmore' (first published 2008, Legend Press) and 'The Grease Monkey's Tale' (first published 2010, Legend Press). He has also published short stories and articles, and wrote for the literary zine 'The View From Here' for several years. He currently resides in Port Fairy, Victoria.