Location
Oxford, United Kingdom
School
University of Derby
Expertise
Home furnishing tips and shopping advice, Cleaning and organizing, Home design best buys and ideas
- Chris has a passion for interviewing industry subject experts to gain insight and to share their valuable knowledge with readers.
- A keen amateur musician, Chris has decorated his home with instruments he has procured during his travels.
- Chris believes in putting design and DIY tips to the test because there is nothing more reliable than hands-on experience.
Experience
Chris studied creative writing at university and has worked as a freelance writer for many years, covering subjects as diverse as Norwegian folk music, treasure hunters, and time travel. He has written home and lifestyle content, offering tips on when to clean windows, the best way to store clothing, and how to uncover the often hidden, creepy-crawly downside to thrift store purchases. His articles have been featured on respected websites such as Longreads, Next Avenue, Mental Floss, and Polygon, and in national publications including Record Collector, Songlines, Prog Magazine, and Vintage Rock. He is also a published author, with one full-length mystery novel, "The Vorticist," and several short stories that can be found in the anthologies "Urban Crime Short Stories" and "The Best Laid Plans: 21 Stories of Mystery & Suspense."
Education
Christopher holds a bachelor's degree with honors in creative writing from the University of Derby.
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