Mike is a retired primary school teacher. He spent his teaching years sharing his love of learning with students of all ages, from pre-schoolers to adult learners. His desire to write began as a student at primary school when one of his short stories won second prize in a local writing challenge.Mike hosts a blog through his website, mikecooper.au, where you can also find links to his exciting, child-friendly, fantasy novels. Mike's other interests include playing piano, watching basketball games (his playing days are over) and story-telling with his grandkids.