Peter Jay Black loves gadgets, films and things that make him laugh so hard he thinks he might pass out. He went to Arts University Bournemouth and a career in IT followed. One day, a team of super-skilled kids popped into his head and, writing in a Hollywood apartment, he brought them to life. Peter lives in Dorset and in his spare time he enjoys collecting unusual artefacts like Neolithic arrowheads, ancient Egyptian rings and fossilised dinosaur poo.
Things you didn't know about Peter Jay Black....
He has read hundreds of books on physics.
He has a Cabinet of Curiosities with things like – Neolithic Arrow heads, Ancient Egyptian rings, and fossilised dinosaur poo (Coprolite).
His dad was an inventor and taught Peter how to make things.
Aged 6, he fell off a boat into the river Thames, almost drowned, was saved by getting caught in a fishing line and dragged ashore.
Has read hundreds of books about John F. Kennedy.
Has a Pekingese called “George”.
His favourite movie is “The Abyss.”
Enjoys reading and watching documentaries on ancient Egypt.
Only wears long-sleeved shirts, and never t-shirts.
Wrote the Urban Outlaws in an apartment in Hollywood, California.
Aged 29, he decided he would be a writer.
Failed GCSE English at school and had to teach himself creative writing.
Wrote two plays that were published and performed on the stage.
Hates spicy food.
As a kid, dreamt of inventing anti-gravity, and did thousands of science experiments.
His favourite book is “Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.”
His favourite drink is “Tea.” How very British!
Has a HUGE DVD collection.
Has a collection of autographs. His favourite is by Christopher Reeve – SUPERMAN.
Can’t fall asleep without an Ipod.