Carlo Gébler was born in Dublin in 1954.  He is the author of several novels including The Cure (1994) and How to Murder a Man (1998), the memoir Father & I (2000), the narrative history The Siege of Derry (2005), as well as several plays for both radio and the stage including 10 Rounds, which was shortlisted for the Ewart-Biggs Prize (2002). He is also the author of two music theatre pieces specially written for the composer Roger Doyle, Adolf Gébler, Clarinettist (2009) and The Room in the Tower (2010).  He has also written for children and reviews widely. In 2009, he published his novel, A Good Day for a Dog and the memoir, My Father’s Watch, co-written with Patrick Maguire. Carlo Gébler has taught at Trinity College, Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, and HMP Maghaberry where he has been writer in residence since 1997.