Simon Klapish

Simon Klapish was born in Manchester, England. After graduating as a microbiologist, he came to Australia in 1979 on a one-year work permit. He then migrated in January 1982.
His family’s experiences of life and work in Northern Ireland provided the backdrop for much of his first book, Ripples of Revenge.
Simon joined the Australian Army Reserve in 1982 and went on to be a Captain, holding various roles in an infantry battalion, and then training officer cadets in tactics.
He retired from the Army Reserve in 1993 in order to complete a Masters Degree in Business (Marketing) at RMIT University.
Simon worked with Telstra for 11 years and is now the Marketing Executive for Hazelwood Power. Simon has travelled extensively, having visited over 50 countries. He is married to Leslie and has a daughter, Emma. They live in East Bentleigh, Melbourne.

Books by Simon Klapish

Chasing Margaret

With a dream that goes beyond her number one position in the International Tennis world, Amelia Chloe Emmansard has $80 million and a determination beyond her 19 years to make that dream become a reality. Read more about Chasing Margaret

Dancing for an Angel

Cassy is eleven when her mother dies suddenly in an accident. Her father decides that they need to get away, in order to heal, and they set off around the world for a year to wild and wonderful places. Read more about Dancing for an Angel

Rubbish

Rubbish and money are all Dave cares about, although he does have a growing desire for the local pig farmer's daughter. Read more about Rubbish