Peter Sissons qualified in England as an architect in Yorkshire, then practised in Hull, Oxford and London. Taking a break from building design, he became a professional artist, painting pictures for famous people and companies (see http://www.petersissonsfineart.co.uk. In 2008, he obtained a first-class honours degree in industrial design, and for five years lectured in the subject in Southampton.

Peter lives, works and writes in rural Oxfordshire. The Rosario is his first novel.