In a past life, Dougie has been a dockyard worker, student, musician and songwriter, playing in several bands, performing live and recording music. Dougie lives in Dunfermline, Fife, with his wife, daughter, son and golden retriever.His novels are inspired by his favourite city Edinburgh and a passion for Greece, her islands, people, landscapes, sea, light and ambience all of which are important themes and symbols in his writing.