Born in Birmingham, Desmond now resides in Lichfield with his family and two dogs. He is a dedicated outdoorsman who works for the local Authority. He spends much of his leisure time tending to his garden, where he likes to grow various fruits and other produce. Desmond’s poetry draws from real-life experiences and the complexities of human relationships, with an added element of fantasy. His work has been featured in anthologies by Hedgehog Press, and his poem Bedlam won, A Bestiary of Night.

“Vagaries of the Heart” is his first standalone publication.