James Cooper AllenJames Cooper Allen was born in Liverpool but over the years has lived in Germany, France, Spain and Jersey. When not writing, he likes to spend time pursuing his other passions which include painting and listening to music, be it classical or rock. H is also an avid sports' fan, football and cricket being top of the list. His other main interests are travelling and sampling the local cuisine. Although, if the truth be known, his real claim to fame was when aged sixteen, he hitched a lift through the Mersey Tunnel in the back of Paul McCartney's brand-new Ford classic car. Read More Read Less