About the author

J Walter Hodgson

<p>After a successful business career as CEO of organisations in manufacturing, retailing and management consultancy, John joined the IoD (Institute of Directors) as a business consultant.</p><p>He went on to become a senior lecturer on finance for non-financial directors, business strategy and negotiation skills.&nbsp; He describes his time there as one of the most memorable and fulfilling chapters in his life. &nbsp;</p><p>After retiring, he turned his hand to writing, beginning with a series of self-help books that drew on personal experience.</p><p>Titles include: <strong>&nbsp;Top Tips: Interviewing, Top Tips: Writing a CV/Resume, The Interview Bible, Test Your Financial Awareness and Where to Find Things When I&#39;m Gone.</strong></p><p>His venture into writing short stories began in 2016 with the publication of his first Novella:&nbsp;</p><p><strong>GUILTY UNTIL PROVED INNOCENT</strong> which was quickly followed in 2017 with the sequel:</p><p><strong>THE BRAINTEASER. </strong></p><p>John lives with his wife Anyta in Cambridge, England.</p><p>They have three children and eight grandchildren.</p><p>Hobbies include travelling, eating out, playing golf and fly-fishing.&nbsp;</p><p>He is a passionate supporter and fund-raiser for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.</p><p></p><p></p>