Ian Okell

Ian was for many years a ship's chandler, part of the fourth generation in his family business, supplying merchant vessels around the UK and north west Europe. Deciding that too much of his time was spent in travelling, and looking for a job which allowed more time for a home life, he set up a local business of his own; a registered firearms dealership.

However, although still fun, the gun shop had turned out to be much busier than originally envisaged, and is now run by son Mike, with Ian relegated to the role of general dogsbody. He is also a commercially qualified pilot on medium sized twin engined aircraft.

Ian and his wife, Margaret, another pilot, live in Cheshire, they have three grown up children and, so far, two grand children. For many years writing has been his hobby, resulting in about one book a year, though never with any thought of being published. It was only after taking part in an Arts Council funded literary criticism website that his books found their way into print.

Ian Okell has also published under the name of IAN LINDSAY, principally a book called 'Barabbas' - a biography of that character and a look at the turmoil and tangled relationships which went with the early years of the church.

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