I am a London-based writer, speaker and editor who has written a novel, eight screenplays and several business books. I have also ghosted books for biz and show-biz clients.I currently write obituaries and investment columns for the Times. I speak on the nature of money, happiness and how people can become comfortable with it - and therefore make it work for them!My novel is a murder mystery set in Pasadena, California, where I lived for 12 years. I adapted it into two screenplays, and trained as a stand-up comedian, appearing at the Pasadena Ice House and the Comedy Store on Sunset Strip. That inspired a screenplay with strong element of stand-up comedy. Write about what you know!In my London career I have worked for UK national newspapers with combined circulations of more than 10 million, as well as doing magazine and radio work, both on staff and freelance. I have been City (Business) or Financial Editor of The Times, The Mail on Sunday and The Independent on Sunday, and Money Editor of The Independent and the Sunday Times. Specialties: journalism, speaking, media training