Will Ottley grew up in a rural Suffolk, England. He has travelled extensively and his experiences found expression in Mountain Garden, a book that he had always wanted to read. He lives in London.

Will studied at university in Bristol, becoming a Chartered Surveyor in the corporate world and a successful property investor. As a karate black belt, pilot, and yoga teacher, he has broad interests, with a passion for skiing, fencing, and Argentinian Tango.

Will is currently working on his next book Whitemane, the next installment in the Mountain Garden series.