Ian Bain was born in Scotland. Except for a brief interlude in the merchant navy, he worked in journalism and public relations in the UK, South America and the Middle East for close to 40 years. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and dog.
Written with warmth, charm and a great deal of humour. Not only a memoir, but an homage to times gone by. I was captivated by Mr Bain's reminiscences, and his skill as a professional writer shines through in every paragraph. - RJ Ellory, multi-award-winning author of A Quiet Belief in Angels and a dozen other best-sellers; Unsettlingly honest. - Brian Freemantle, best-selling author of the Charlie Muffin series of espionage novels; Really excellent writing and compelling story-telling. Ian Bain displays a journalist's eye for the telling detail as he lays his life bare in this extremely readable memoir. Forensic honesty and a deal of good humour. - Richard McNeill, author of What Genius Wrote This?; This is the extraordinary story of an extraordinary man. Ian's story is poignant, funny, startling and beautifully written. - Tony Boullemier, author of The Little Book of Monarchs; Ian Bain tells a gripping story with drama and a keen sense of the absurd. There's the tough personal story of a writer's life here - the story of a professional, told by a professional. You finish the book with a deep breath, and the feeling that you've been in the company of a good friend.v- Andrew Taylor, author of Books That Changed the World and others