Welcome…
Hello, and welcome, to my small slice of internet real estate. The majority of what you’ll find here relates to my writing–which is generally horror/sci-fi based, but they’ll be other bits and pieces from time to time, including reviews, musings and recommendations.
Should you wish to contact me about my work, I’d be more than happy to hear from you: drew_brown@live.com
ABOUT ME
I was born in 1981, the first child of David and Catherine, although it wasn’t long before I had a sister, Natalie. We grew up in a small Bedfordshire town, about thirty minutes drive from London, and I spent my days jaunting between various sports fields and the nearby woods, where fun and adventure were never far away.
The first book I remember wanting to read was The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, and I’m embarrassed to say the school-library copy is still on my bookshelf. As a nine-year-old I think the story was somewhat lost on me, but the pictures were very cool.
My love of horror, sci-fi and films with lots of action goes back as long as I can remember, and undoubtedly stems from my mum, who is similarly afflicted with a soft-spot for anything on the telly that goes bang or makes her jump. Some of my fondest childhood memories are staying up late on a Saturday night to watch a James Bond or Schwarzenegger film with my parents on either side of me. I have my own sofa now, but I’m still channel hopping to find the same thrill!
It’s the horror genre that I find most captivating and I watched, read and played within it as much as I could growing up. During my teenage years, with the release of the Resident Evil 2 video game, I found a particular fondness for zombies that has stayed with me ever since. There is something about the duality of a recognisable world filled with the stuff of nightmares that resonates with me as much now as it did then. In fact, as life progresses, and I’ve made the gradual (and sometimes reluctant!) change from carefree-teen to responsible adult, the thought of such events is even more terrifying…
My life changed when I met Serena in 2001, and I’m proud to say we married three-and-a-half years later in 2004. Without her love and support, I’m not sure where I’d be now. In 2009 we were blessed with the birth of our son, Luke. He came home for the first time on the morning of my twenty-eighth birthday.
When I’m away from work I still enjoy various sports and I have a masochistic streak for undertaking DIY projects that I should probably leave to someone else. For the record, I don’t regret the week that Serena and Luke had to move out because we had no running water while I put down a new floor in the bathroom. Perhaps I simply like to see Serena’s wide-eyed expression when I utter the now dreaded words: “I reckon I could do…”
Hi Drew,
I am almost finished your book Last Hope and i wanted to let you know it’s one of the best books i’ve read in a while and really look forward to the second book now.
Kind regards
Kevin
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for getting in touch with your kind words regarding Last Hope. The second book should be along shortly; hopefully you’ll enjoy it just as much! Thanks again.
Best,
Drew.
Really good! read it in one go,couldn’t put it down, Budd the ‘anti hero’ makes the character real.Just wanted it to go on so roll on part two.
Alan
Thank you, Alan. Great to hear that you enjoyed Budd’s reluctant adventure in part one… Book Two should be along before too long. Thanks again for getting in touch.
Best,
Drew.
Ah! Just seen what I have been searching for, an answer to the question – Where is book two? Really enjoyed book one, loved the pace and the variation. Next book please.
Thanks, Alan. I really appreciate your kind words about book one – hopefully you’ll find even more to enjoy with the next one!
Best,
Drew.
Loved reading Last hope. Downloaded it to my kindle this morning and couldn’t put it down. Amazing suspense! Can’t wait for book two. Keep up the great work!
Thank you, Tasha. I’m really pleased you enjoyed Last Hope. Thanks so much for getting in touch
Best,
Drew.
Hi Drew, I’ve just finished reading Last Hope and can’t wait for the next one!
I’ve always been a huge horror fan, especially where zombie or apocalyptic end of the world scenarious are concerned …. your book provides both
My son (who was also born in 1981) is also a fan (probably my influence lol!!) so I will direct him to your book as I’m sure he will love it too.
Looking forward to the next one.
Cheers
Jackie
Hi Jackie,
It’s certainly what I was aiming for! And I’m sure you’re correct about influencing your son’s preferences for such things; my mum has similar tastes and I grew up watching films like ALIENS and The War Of The Worlds. It didn’t do me any harm… Mums are great 
Thanks so much for getting in touch.
I’m pleased to hear that Last Hope ticked the apocalyptic/zombie boxes
Best,
Drew.
Drew,
I just finished Last Hope after downloading it this afternoon. Great read and what a way to stop on a cliffhanger! I can’t wait to read more about Budd Ashby. Your characters are well-developed and the action truly is edge-of-the-seat. Thanks for such a super book! Write faster, please!
Hi Jan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to say that you enjoyed Last Hope. The second one will be along soon, I promise.
Best,
Drew.
Drew, I just finished Last Hope at 3:40 AM having read it straight through beginning at 1:00 AM. Great Writing and unparalleled development of suspense! I can’t wait forthe next book in the series. You have a bright future ahead of you as a writer.
Best, Bill
Bill,
Thanks ever so much for your kind praise; especially as you’ve stayed up even later to offer it! Book Two is on course for a Spring/Summer 2013 release, and I really hope you enjoy it just as much.
Best,
Drew.
P.S. I only wish I could write half as quickly as you can read!
Hi Drew, I just had to comment as I loved your book…. Loved it as in read it in 24 hours! Do you have any idea when the next book will be released… I can’t wait! :0)
Keep up the amazing work!
Rachael
Hi Rachael,
Thanks for getting in touch and for all your kind words. I’m really pleased you enjoyed Last Hope–24 hours is certainly a quick turnaround!
The second book has an expected release of Spring/Summer, which hopefully isn’t too far away…
Once again, thanks for saying hello, it makes those 3am finishes more than worthwhile
Best,
Drew.
Enjoyed your stories,seldom find anything i like amongst the free stuff so i was happily surprised to read yours. Keep on keeping on the universe likes to make things possible ginger
Thank you, Ginger. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the stories; hopefully there’ll be another batch along in the very near future. I appreciate you taking the time to say hello and for your words of encouragement.
Best,
Drew.