Michael is a classically trained artist who has been painting for over 25 years. By combining his creative talents with a passion for art and antiquities he conceived the fictional world of the East London Adventurers Club, home to The Ernie Bisquets Mystery Series. As of January 2012, Michael has completed 2 books in the series and is finalizing the third. He has plans for at least five additional books following the adventurers of this remarkable group of London irregulars. His short story "Oranges and Lemons" was recently published in Suspense Magazine, January 2011. Michael is a proud member of the Crime Writer’s Association.