Born in 1959 in the South of England Jim has worked as a specialist psychiatric nurse in the field of child, adolescent and family therapy. He has also worked as a freelance gardener, an artist and he was the host of a weekly whisky based podcast. He loves to travel, especially with his wife and always likes to have a 'project' on the go. He lives in Derbyshire, has five children and an increasing number of grandchildren. More information about Jim and his works can be found at themaltedmuse.com