Paul A Knights has always been keen on anything to do with science and science fiction. After gaining a science degree Paul traveled extensively working as a laboratory technician, field officer for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, soldier in the army, invigilator for the Royal College of Surgeons in London, lifeguard, physics teacher in NZ, and an international schoolteacher in Indonesia, Bangladesh and Yemen. Paul continues to travel and loves all sport. He keeps fit by swimming, playing pickleball and badminton, and walking dogs. He and his wife now spend a lot of their time looking after other peoples animals. Paul currently lives in Shanghai, China.