● Tech & gaming journalist · Hadfield, Derbyshire

Writer, author
& podcaster.

I'm a tech and gaming journalist, previously Software Writer at TechRadar and freelance since 2024. I've written three books on gaming history — including the brand-new The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997–2000.

I cover reviews, features and interviews across gaming, tech and culture — and speak at events and on podcasts about Tomb Raider, retro games and more.

3
Published books
1000+
Articles written
10+
Years experience
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The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997–2000 cover
Out Now · Pen & Sword

The Making of Tomb Raider: 1997–2000

The untold story of a pivotal era at Core Design — 90,000 words of original interviews, with the front cover by Inna Vjuzhanina.

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Writing on gaming history, developer interviews, Apple, mobile and the indie scene.

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Freelance

Work with me

No AI. No preservatives. Just real writing.

Press releases

Snappy, credible announcements that editors actually want to read.

Emails & newsletters

Setup and management across Substack, Ghost and more.

Website content

SEO-minded blogs, ebooks and copy that drives traffic.

Ghostwriting

Your voice, professionally crafted — all authenticity.

Corporate copy

Brand messaging that resonates with your audience.

Mock reviews

Detailed feedback on games and products in development.

Content planning

Strategic roadmaps for your content calendar.

Consulting

Expert advice from the cutting edge of tech and gaming.

Live talks

Panels, interviews and event hosting with authority.