Ross Ian Fleming qualified as a librarian, but moved into software when his first child was born, and now works in quality control. He asserts that if there are two spelling errors in a novel, he’ll pick them both up. In 2010, he and his wife adopted twin boys, now 15 years old. They live in Cape Town. When it comes to his writing, the pain of his adolescence – including a struggle with anorexia – has been good material for his writing. He often finds himself giving voice to outsiders. Animals and lunatics, with their unconditional love and honesty, are often his protagonists, as he identifies with underdogs.