L.R. Attridge, originally from South East London, has lived in Cornwall since 1978. Now retired, he spent much of his working life travelling, often staying in hotels and writing The Chronicles of Crett in railway carriages. Inspired by a fellow author, Les decided to publish Rumours of Magic in 2024. The sequel, Chasing the Magic, has since been released. Now, Fire with Fire is the third in the series, with more volumes planned.