Stephen M Irwin has lived in and around Brisbane, Queensland all his life.
At an early age, he was discovered to be a notably lousy swimmer and an
outstandingly poor cricketer, but fortunately he found and fostered a love of
reading and writing.

His tertiary study in film production led to a career in restaurant
and handyman work. Nevertheless, his love of writing
overcame his interest in cupboard repairs, and his portfolio
of documentary and film projects resulted in a reputation
as a respectable, if shabbily dressed, screen-writer and
director.

His short stories, films and poems have won
numerous national and international competitions
and awards.

THE DEAD PATH is his first novel. Stephen lives
in Brisbane’s North-West with his wife and son.
His swimming has improved, but the cricket
remains a lost cause.

Photo by Stephen Henry