Mike Gibson was born in Somerset in 1942. He emigrated with his parents to Australia in 1953, then returned with his wife, Daphne, to England for a few years, before moving to Germany in 1973, where they now reside. After a career in computer system design for commercial applications, Mike retired in 2006. Since then, he has devoted his time to voluntary work, particularly teaching English to mentally handicapped people and supporting the elderly. A grandfather to five, Mike has always enjoyed creating stories for their enjoyment.