Steve Morris has spent the vast majority of his career – twenty-three years and counting – in primary education. From class teacher to headteacher, he has a lot of experience dealing with six-year-old pupils. He’s especially passionate about encouraging children to read and write, both for the sheer enjoyment of it and the escapism it sometimes offers. Away from his day job, Steve is married and has two teenage children. He enjoys getting out regularly on his bike, exploring the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The Distant Beat is his debut novel.