Allan Russell has Bachelors Degrees in Anthropology and Education, but he has also studied Archaeology and History.
For over decade he has worked for charities, most recently for one that supports the homeless.
A self declared history nut, he has only just released his first novel a thriller set in WWII.
As well as being mad keen on all things historical, he is passionate about wildlife and photography.
In between all this he is researching and writing his second novel.
Currently he lives in Melbourne Australia with his family.