He has been teaching in Japan for over 18 years and holds a PhD from Aston University. He has been an active member of the Japan Association for Language Teaching since 2004, has presented at numerous conferences, and has published articles on teacher development, motivation, and methodology. Books written for Macmillan include Research & Write, Homestay in the UK, Culture Shock in Japan, This is Facebook, Campfire Ghost Stories, and Conspiracy Theories.