Jez Pinfold taught English and Film Studies in London for twenty years, including eight years as Head of English, before leaving to pursue writing. Prior to landing in secondary teaching he had various jobs, including roadie, sound engineer, guitar tutor and teacher of English as a foreign language. 

After writing, his other passion is music. He plays guitar in a rowdy covers band currently called The Maverick Detectives, although they frequently change their name to avoid becoming too recognised and succumbing to the trappings of fame.