Ian developed an affinity for Science Fiction and fantasy at an early age, and was reading various fantasy and SF novels from the age of 8. Then, Star trek, Star wars, and various Sci-Fi shows came to his attention during his early years in high school, and it was here where Ian’s creative writing really began to take root.
His english teachers would give him the occasional creative writing exercise to complete, and he always loved them, excelling at them. His teachers noted that one of his main strengths was in fact creative writing, possessing of a boundless imagination that shows through in his writing.
His debut novel, E.D.F chronicles : The Krenaran massacre was written in just 3 months, while taking some time out with family in Bulgaria.
Ian is a keen historian and was shortlisted for the 2008 writers reign short story contest, with 'Just ten pounds' a contemporary story telling the dangers of knife crime within modern day Britain.