Tim CollinsTim Collins is originally from Manchester, but now lives near Oxford. Previously, he worked in advertising before turning his talents to writing. He is the author of the international best-selling series: Diary of a Wimpy Vampire, Dokius Maximus, Traitors and Sherlock Bones. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and he has won numerous awards in the UK and Germany, including the Manchester Fiction City award and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award. Read More Read Less