P.J. Laverty is a Scottish-Australian writer specialising in historical football fiction (with a comedic spin) with a PhD in Creative Writing from Curtin University.Under the moniker Paul J Laverty, he is the host of 94.9 Main FM literary book show, The Quiet Carriage, which also airs nationally on the Community Radio Network. He has written two novellas, Man Overbored and Cider Country (RoadHouse Media). He also wrote the first biography on Grammy award winners Arcade Fire and another on Beck (Artnik / Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf Verlag).He is a football tragic who will never tire of telling anyone within earshot all about his adventures in Germany during World Cup 2006. He lives in Castlemaine, Victoria, with his wife and two children.His first football novel, The Gaffer, was published in 2022.
'A breeze of a read from a fresh new voice in the world of football fiction. This novel will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. A breeze of a read from a fresh new voice in the world of football fiction.' John King, author of The Football Factory 'Refreshingly fizzy and fiercely funny, Rippa! has been written with a lot of humour but also a lot of heart. A fresh face of football fiction, Laverty has scored a winner here. I loved it.' Ashley Hickson-Lovence, author of Your Show 'Loved it! A genuine 'ripper' of a read!' Laverty has the rare ability to get you involved in the story from the first page. It's excellent stuff and football fans are going to love it'. Dougie Brimson, screenwriter of Green Street, author of The Crew and Top Dog