Wellington writer Gerard O’Brien has worked as a professional DJ, IT consultant, photography assistant, business owner, personal trainer and volunteer in the Solomon Islands. He’s now turned his enthusiasm to writing and brings his sense of humour and varied life experience to his work. He holds a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) (2021) from Victoria University’s (Te Herenga Waka) IIML and tutors part-time at NorthTec Te Pūkenga.